Francesca Lawrence, AICP
Associate Principal
Francie is an urban planner with a decade of experience working with communities to define and plan for their desired futures. She leads comprehensive, corridor, and subarea plans and engagement processes across the Chicago region and beyond, turning public input into clear, actionable policy. Francie thrives when working with collaborative and organized teams to develop plans that reflect each place's distinct identity.
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Master’s in Urban Planning, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor’s in Urban Planning, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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American Institute of Certified Planners
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APA-IL Daniel Burnham Award · Village of Lake Zurich Comprehensive Plan
APA-NC Marvin Collins Award · Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan
OFF THE CLOCK
Long podcast walks.
ODDLY SATISFYING
Choosing the perfect size container.
MEET FOR LUNCH
Poke Bowl from Pono Ono in Evanston.