The chief planning officer will be instrumental in advancing the city\u2019s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a planning document intended to provide a roadmap<\/a> for the city\u2019s land use, budget priorities and annexation plans through 2050. The hire will do so by \u201csetting cross-cutting priorities, influencing policy, and fostering accountability for long-term, sustainable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis is your opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where your voice will directly influence how one of America\u2019s most vibrant cities grows \u2014 physically, economically and equitably,\u201d the brochure states.\u00a0<\/p>\n A job posting for the position is available online<\/a> and will remain open until the position is filled. The position\u2019s salary is advertised as $145,000 to $195,000. CPS HR Consulting, a human resources consulting firm based in California, is leading the recruitment process.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sana Syed, the city\u2019s interim chief communications officer, did not return a request for comment on the position, why it is needed and how it will benefit Fort Worth. Abby Ackers, CPS HR Consulting recruiter leading the job search, did not immediately return a request for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n Local business leaders and planning experts told the Fort Worth Report the new position is \u201ca natural next step\u201d for Fort Worth as the city continues to rapidly grow and approaches the position of 10th-largest city in the nation.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI applaud the city\u2019s decision to create this position,\u201d Steve Montgomery, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement. \u201cIt shows great responsiveness to the market our rapidly growing community finds ourselves in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Ann Zadeh, a former City Council member and executive director of the planning- and design-focused nonprofit Community Design Fort Worth, said she\u2019s excited to see the chief planning officer help \u201cbuild bridges and break down silos\u201d \u2014 both inside and outside of City Hall. She foresees such a position, particularly with the high-level authority of a city management position, streamlining communications and coordination between city officials, various city departments, external agencies and city residents.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBecause we are at that inflection point with a new city manager and a mayor whose \u201cGo Time\u201d slogan focuses on how fast we\u2019re growing, I think there is a desire from the city to not just kind of have growth come and impact us, but actually have some plans in place with robust community engagement, so that we\u2019re not constantly just hearing from citizens that are upset about the plans,\u201d Zadeh said.\u00a0<\/p>\n She and other Community Design staff worked collaboratively with Fort Worth staff to refine the job description and recruitment materials. She said she hopes to see \u201csomebody visionary\u201d hired for the role and empowered by city management to spearhead change and overcome the city\u2019s reputation of reactive rather than proactive planning.\u00a0<\/p>\n Carlo Capua, former chief of strategy and innovation<\/a> for the city, said the average Fort Worth resident doesn\u2019t witness the majority of planning and oversight that happens behind the scenes to keep the city running smoothly \u2014 things like road infrastructure and maintenance and transit access and efficiency. The chief planning officer will oversee such issues and more to ensure the best resident experience possible across the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t expect anything less from Fort Worth,\u201d Capua said. \u201cWe are such a fast-growing and forward-thinking city with a dynamic mayor and an incredibly experienced city manager and city management team. I think this is just a natural next step.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Bob Francis is business editor for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at bob.francis@fortworthreport.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cecilia Lenzen is a government accountability reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact her at cecilia.lenzen@fortworthreport.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n Fort Worth Report is certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative<\/a> for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.<\/p>\n Republish This Story<\/p>\n
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