George Homewood, FAICP
FAICP Statement
George Homewood is the unabashed defender of good planning. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of the planning profession and local government as an advocate for sound planning legislation, leading APA Virginia to become one of the most effective chapters in legislative affairs and advocacy. George has served APA and APA Virginia in both leadership and advocacy roles. Professionally, George has successfully brought together rural and growth interests in York and New Kent counties and he has set Norfolk on a course to embrace resiliency planning in light of increasing threats from sea-level rise.
Professional Biography
George M Homewood, FAICP, CFM, currently serves as Director of City Planning for the City of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia. He has been a national leader in promoting a long-term vision of resilience to strengthen physical, economic, and social resilience in a rising water environment. During his tenure in Norfolk, the city has updated their plan to establish resiliency goals, and adopted a new zoning ordinance that is the most resilience-focused zoning approach in the nation. He has served as President of the APA Virginia Chapter 2012-2017 and currently chairs APA's Legislative and Policy Committee.
Education
US_VA_Newport News_Christopher Newport CollegeGraduation Date: May, 1984
Degree Level: Undergraduate
College of William & Mary
Graduation Date:
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Job History
New Kent CountyDirector of Community Development
November,2001 - June,2011
New Kent, VA
23124
United States
York County
Chief Planner
April,1986 - August,1997
Yorktown, VA
23690
United States
General Dynamics (FCBS)
Project Manager/Scheduler
September,1997 - September,2001
Fairfax, VA
22031
United States
City of Norfolk
Director of City Planning
November,2013 - March,2018
Norfolk, VA
23510
United States
City of Norfolk
Interim Director of Development
March,2018 - Present
Norfolk, VA
23510
United States
City of Norfolk
Assistant Director of City Planning
July,2011 - November,2013
Norfolk, VA
23510
United States