Robert Atkinson

Biography: Robert is very active in ULI Washington. He chaired the membership committee and founded and co-chaired the Placemaking Initiative. He is an Urban Plan volunteer and has participated in numerous TAPS's and previously served on the management committee and advisory board. Nationally he is a member of the TOD Product Council. Until recently Robert was a Vice President and Associate Principal with Davis Carter Scott (DCS) architects where he was responsible for identifying new opportunities, expanding relationships with existing clients, writing design guidelines for mixed-use development projects, and serving as project leader on multiple urban planning commissions. Widely known throughout the Washington area real estate and development communities, Robert has extensive knowledge of local development conditions and opportunities. Prior to joining DCS, Robert spent fourteen years with the Department of Economic Development in Arlington County, Virginia, where he was responsible for the development of the award-winning Rosslyn Station Area Plan Addendum, which led to the creation of the new 10 FAR zoning district. Robert contributed to the development of the County through his various positions at the Department of Economic Development, including Senior Development Specialist, Business Conservation Coordinator, and Urban Designer. Previously, Robert was the City of Little Rock's first Urban Designer. Robert holds a Bachelor of University Studies from the University of New Mexico, with concentrations in Architecture, Planning, and Architectural History.