Shea architect appointed to Minneapolis City Planning Commission

Check it out: Ryan Kronzer from our office, has been appointed a seat on the City Planning Commission. Pretty cool! Congratulations Ryan!

Ryan Kronzer AIA, LEED AP O+M, Shea Inc.

Ryan Kronzer AIA, LEED AP O+M, a senior architect at Minneapolis-based design firm, Shea Inc., was appointed to the Minneapolis City Planning Commission in December. His seat is a City Council-nominated appointment that went into effect on December 12, 2011. He filled a seat that was recently vacated and will be reappointed for a two-year term at the end of this month.

The Planning Commission is charged with long-range planning for the City and is responsible for advising the City Council on matters of development, zoning, and capital improvements. It is a citizen's committee that works with the staff of the Planning Division of the Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) on the development of plans and the review of development applications. The Planning Commission consists of mayoral appointments and representatives from the School Board, Park Board, Hennepin County and the City Council.

Kronzer has been a practicing architect and urban designer since 2001 and has been with Shea since 2007. His experience includes numerous Minneapolis-based commercial, multi-family and residential development projects. Through diligent professional and civic involvement, he has dedicated his time, talent and service to a multitude of efforts. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He has a long history of public service and volunteering centered on his interests in planning, design and the arts. He serves as Board Chair of the Soap Factory, is an active member of civic planning groups including Hennepin Avenue 2012 and 2020 Partners, and was a part of the Mayor’s Great City Design Team Steering Committee, among others.

Shea Inc. founder and owner David Shea states, “As cities evolve in the 21st century, Ryan has demonstrated a clear understanding of the importance of smart growth through creative design. His forward-thinking approach combined with his dedication to historic preservation and urban design has been a major asset to Shea, to our clients, and ultimately, the communities he serves.”