Valerie Berstene

Valerie tackles complex problems with interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative best practices, uniquely tailored to the community and the realities of implementation.

Valerie brings more than 15 years’ experience in urban planning and design at all scales. Whether working at the scale of a building, block, or district, Valerie brings innovative solutions to each project. She is experienced in strategic planning that balances the needs of the community and stakeholders. As a project manager and design leader, she is skilled at guiding multi-disciplinary teams from planning through implementation. Valerie serves on the Executive Committee for the Chicago Metro Section of the APA Illinois, and as a member of ULI Chicago’s Public Policy Committee & Climate Initiative Committee.