Kate McGee Development Consultant

Senior Legal Analyst, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP

At Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, I worked as a Senior Legal Analyst where I conducted due diligence reviews and provided risk analysis for property acquisition projects. I also proposed amendments to entitled but not yet built projects, which required a keen understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and land use laws. Additionally, I provided expert review and comments on environmental impact reports, ensuring that clients' projects complied with environmental regulations and policies.

During my time in this role, I developed strong analytical and critical thinking skills, which allowed me to provide insightful recommendations to clients. I also collaborated effectively with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.

Senior Planner, San Francisco Planning Department

As a Senior Planner at the San Francisco Planning Department for 13 years, I was responsible for developing and managing policy, legislation, and implementation programs that enhance economic development opportunities, affordable housing, and the public realm. Notable achievements include drafting the Executive Park Sub Area Plan, revising San Francisco's Residential Design Guidelines, creating the Balboa Park Station Area Plan and Implementation Program, and leading the Northeast Embarcadero Study.

I developed and managed the Sustainable Development Program, which aimed to facilitate the implementation of sustainable infrastructure systems by coordinating private development and public improvements through community engagement. In this role, I led an inter-departmental team and engaged stakeholders to identify projects in the city’s pilot areas. I worked on projects centered around implementing Eco-Districts in the City, including locally generated renewable energy, district-scale water, and exploring ways to track performance metrics across public and private sectors at the district-scale. I also identified ideal partnership structures for project identification, implementation, and monitoring, and received over $1M in grants and technical assistance awards from the State, the Federal Government, and private foundations to support this forward-thinking work.

My  skills include communication, bid analysis, building codes, site plans, site inspections, entitlements, community engagement, community development, renewable energy policy, thinking skills, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, presentations, position papers, legislative relations, and government relations. My work at the Planning Department was groundbreaking and piqued the interest of a wide range of stakeholders locally, nationally, and internationally who seek to apply these emerging models of urban planning, finance, and partnerships to their own work.

      Projects

• Drafted the Executive Park Sub Area Plan which includes 1500 housing units
• Revised San Francisco's Residential Design Guidelines
• Created the Balboa Park Plan Implementation Program and Area Plan - created the nexus study that resulted in development impact fees and the policy document that guides future growth
• Lead Planner and Project Manager for the Northeast Embarcadero Study
• Wrote the Environmental Policies Chapter for the draft Central SoMa Area Plan
• Created the Planning Department's Sustainable Development Program
• Planned infrastructure for the SF Giants Mission Rock project
• Numerous residential and commercial development projects

Infrastructure Analyst, London Underground Ltd.

As an Infrastructure Analyst at the London Underground Ltd., I played a key role in preparing the London Underground for its public private partnership. In this capacity, I focused on developing and testing information sharing and asset management strategies to help ensure the smooth transition to this new operating model. This work involved collaborating with colleagues across the organization to gather data, identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions. Through my efforts, I helped to position the London Underground for long-term success and provided a foundation for continued growth and innovation.

Skills: Strategic Planning, Project Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Innovation

Researcher, Downtown Eastside Resident's Association

Helped to receive government support for SRO development and maintenance in Vancouver's downtown eastside.

Membership and Advisory Committees

• Programs Committee Co-chair, Women's Development Collaborative (2023-Present)
• Strategic Review Committee Member, Lambda Alpha International (2023-present)
• Housing Policy Board Member, SPUR San Francisco (2022-present)
• Regulatory Review Committee Member, Housing Action Coalition, San Francisco (2017-present)
• Project Review Committee Member, Housing Action Coalition, San Francisco (2017-present)
• Technical Advisory Committee Member, Port of San Francisco (2010-2012)