Since 2011, Elizabeth Decker has led JET Planning in developing land use policies and tools to realize community goals for vibrant places.

PRINCIPAL

Elizabeth Decker is a land use planning consultant, whose expertise is centered around creating, applying and interpreting development regulations with a focus on expanding housing opportunities and creating vibrant places. Ms. Decker has twelve years experience as a planner, the majority as sole proprietor of JET Planning, and completed a graduate degree in planning at Portland State University. Her current policy and zoning work draws on her experience on behalf of cities to complete comprehensive planning through code enforcement, and as an applicant negotiating the land use permitting process. Prior to planning, Elizabeth received an undergraduate degree in history and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Azerbaijan.

FIRM

JET Planning provides land use planning services to local governments across Oregon and the West Coast. As a small firm, JET has developed broad expertise in every aspect of planning projects, from scoping through final delivery, with a particular focus on writing and implementing zoning code. Its small size also allows for flexibility to partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects. JET is a certified DBE/WBE/ESB business.

Philosophy 

Elizabeth believes that land use planning tools should be crafted to implement a community's vision and goals, whether it be facilitating diverse housing options, centering activity in key neighborhoods and downtowns, or expanding local business opportunities. She is drawn to underlying policy issues to better understand current community outcomes, and the potential for change in our communities.

SERVICES