Jason Thorne, RPP

General Manager of Planning and Economic Development, City of Hamilton

Jason Thorne joined the City of Hamilton as General Manager of Planning and Economic Development in May 2014.  Born and raised in Hamilton, Jason has been working in planning and community development his entire career.  As a Manager with the Ontario Growth Secretariat, Jason was one of the key architects of the Places to Grow initiative and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.  As Director of Policy and Planning for Metrolinx, Jason was one of the lead authors of the Big Move, the regional transportation plan for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.  For the past five years, Jason has worked as a planning consultant for communities across Canada and in Africa and Latin America as a Principal with the Toronto-based planning, architecture and design firm planningAlliance.  Jason has also worked for a wide range of non-governmental organizations including the Bay Area Restoration Council, Bruce Trail Association and Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment.  Jason is a passionate advocate of community-based planning, sustainable and inclusive development, and the creation of complete, vibrant cities.  Most importantly, he is a proud Hamiltonian who is excited to be working in his hometown.

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