Robert Michael Searns

Background

Searns, Robert Michael was born on May 14, 1946 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of James Milton and Bernice (Frankel) Searns.

Education

Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1968. Master of Architecture, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1971. Master of Architecture, State University of New York, Buffalo.

Career

Research associate, BOSTI, Inc., Buffalo, 1969-1971; associate planner, Erie/Niagara Company Regional Planning, Buffalo, 1971-1974; section head, Denver Planning Office, 1974-1976; consultant to mayor, City of Denver, 1976-1978; principal, Urban Edges, Inc., Denver, since 1978. Appointed member Governor's Open Space & Agricultural Group, Denver, 1981. Development consultant South Suburban Foundation, Denver, since 1982.

Achievements

• Robert Michael Searns has been listed as a noteworthy urban planner, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, since 1987. Member Colorado Outdoor Recreation Resource steering committee. Member American Planning Association (National Current Topic award 1986), Urban Land Institute (associate), National Recreation and Parks Association, Colorado Urban Design Forum, Denver Urban Design Forum (trustee since 1988), American Institute Certified Planners.

Interests

• Avocations: flying, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, skiing.

Connections

Married Sally Preston, June 6, 1982. Children: Bryn, Noah.

Father:

James Milton Searns

Mother:

Bernice (Frankel) Searns

Spouse:

Sally Preston

child:

Noah Searns

child:

Bryn Searns