12/01/2011City Welcoming New Community Development Director
DUNWOODY WELCOMING NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Dunwoody, GA – December 01, 2011 – The City of Dunwoody announces Steve Dush as the new Community Development Director, effective January 23, 2012.
Dush is currently the Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director for Fort Collins, Colorado, named twice as a Money Magazine Top Place to Live.
“We are thrilled to welcome Steve to Dunwoody,” said City Manager Warren Hutmacher. “His wide experience, continuous track record of success and his passion for community building provides the City with a great leader for this Department. There are considerable challenges ahead for Dunwoody as we move this Department forward. Steve is the right person to lead this department.”
Dush has significant experience managing short and long-term planning, development services, zoning analysis, code compliance, historic preservation and redevelopment activities. He joins the City with over 19 years of experience working for different municipalities and counties around the country. Dush earned his Bachelors degree in Political Science and Masters degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Nebraska. He is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
“I am honored to be Dunwoody's Community Development Director,” said Steve Dush. “The ability to be part of maintaining and enhancing Dunwoody through thoughtful and collaborative planning is a great opportunity.”
The City of Dunwoody’s Community Development Department is responsible for managing the planning and zoning functions of the City as well as development regulation, code compliance and sustainability programs. The Community Development Director will play a key role in managing development and land use matters and working cooperatively with the City Council, Planning Commission as well as homeowners and businesses involved in the development process. The Department is committed to excellent service and high standards for quality development.
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