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John Zinner, LEED AP

John Zinner, ZC’s principal, has developed and managed groundbreaking sustainable development and environmental mitigation programs for, among others, Whole Foods, Boeing Corporation and the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

John, a LEED AP since 2002, brings clients a broad environmental perspective as well as experience in policy development, project and program planning, and project management. His leadership has been recognized through numerous awards, he has lectured nationwide before professional, university and public audiences, and he has been interviewed on Good Morning America.

Prior to founding ZC, John founded and managed the Los Angeles office of an environmental consulting firm, and served as both Energy Coordinator and Planning Advisor for the City of Los Angeles Office of the Mayor. He holds an MA in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Southern California, and a BA in Political Science from The Colorado College.

Awards

CHPS Green Apple District Awards
Los Angeles & San Diego Unified School Districts CHPS programs

APA-LA Focused Planning Issue Award & Westside Urban Forum Westside Prize Honor Award
Playa Vista Residential Sustainable Guidelines

American Planning Association's Outstanding Planning Program Honor Award
Energy/LA Action Plan

Proclamations
Los Angeles City Council & then Mayor Tom Bradley

Leadership & Community Involvement

Member, Board of Directors
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS)

Former Member, Board of Directors
U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter

Vice President
Santa Monica Conservancy

Former Chair
City of Santa Monica Planning & Housing Commissions

Former Member, Board of Directors
Westside Urban Forum