Rosa Bustamante, RPP

Director

Rosa Bustamante is the Director of Planning & Housing Policy at the City of Kitchener, one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. Her current portfolio includes policy planning, project management, zoning, realty services and various housing-related initiatives. Rosa has supported transformative projects in Kitchener, including the award-winning downtown policy and zoning framework (Growing Together); the comprehensive review of the zoning by-law; and housing initiatives and programs. Known as an innovative and strategic leader, Rosa brings a solutions-focused approach to her team’s work, advancing light rail transit-oriented development, growth management and housing-related initiatives.