City of Santa Monica
Jing Yeo is an experienced urban planning professional with over two decades of expertise in municipal planning and project management. Currently serving as Planning Manager for the City of Santa Monica since February 2006, Jing Yeo has held multiple titles including Principal Planner and Special Projects Manager. Prior experience includes a role as Principal Planner for the City of Palm Springs from January 2002 to February 2006, where key achievements involved leading a General Plan Update, managing an award-winning downtown urban design project, and overseeing a new GIS program. Jing Yeo holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Geography from The University of British Columbia.
City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica is an 8.3 square mile city situated at a gateway to the Pacific Ocean on the west side of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational and art venues. Named by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beach Cities in the World, Santa Monica is home to three miles of wide beaches and the Santa Monica Pier, and attracts over 6 million visitors annually. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 90,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with visitors and employees. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City has reduced water usage community-wide and is working toward water self-sufficiency by 2020, has increased solar capacity, and has adopted policies prohibiting single-use plastic bags and motorized leaf blowers to promote sustainable practices. Partnerships with local schools and Santa Monica Collage have created top-notch educational institutions, complemented by public libraries that are rated among the nation’s best. Outstanding educational opportunities are a prime reason that families choose Santa Monica. Learn more at www.santamonica.gov and follow the City on Twitter (@santamonicacity).