Nico Bootsma

Nico Bootsma is an accomplished advisor in spatial planning with significant experience in various municipalities. Currently serving as adviseur ruimtelijke ordening at Gemeente Gooise Meren since October 2022, Nico has previously held roles such as project leader and advisor in spatial planning at Werkmaatschappij Achtkarspelen en Tytsjerksteradiel, and beleidsadviseur ruimtelijke ontwikkeling at Gemeente Westerveld. Over the years, positions have included guiding zoning plan procedures and advising on spatial planning matters at several municipalities, including Gemeente Schiermonnikoog and Gemeente Hollands Kroon. Nico holds a Juridisch Beleidsmedewerker Ruimtelijke Ordening degree from BAZN de Bestuursacademie and a Master's degree in Planologie from the University of Groningen, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Sociale Geografie & Planologie and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from SUNY Geneseo.