Taylor Kay is an Assistant Planner for the City of Inglewood where she serves as a project manager as well as a land-use policy author and advisor. She processes land use entitlements and permits for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects according to federal, state, and municipal laws. She also identifies and presents actionable mitigation measures for both development teams and elected officials when proposed real estate projects have foreseeable impacts. Taylor also conducts research and recommendations for City-wide land use entitlements, land use policies, and economic development programs. Previously, she interned for an elected official, a public opinion research center, an affordable housing firm, and a redevelopment agency.
Taylor earned a dual master’s degree in Urban Planning and Public Administration, with an Economic Development concentration, at USC. There she earned honors on her Comprehensive Exam with City of Long Beach as the client. Previously, she earned a B.A. in Urban Studies from LMU. She most recently completed the REAP program in Los Angeles. She is a member of ULI, NAIOP, ICSC, and APA. She is on track to receive her AICP credential as well. Her priority is to improve urban quality of life through a triple bottom line approach, produce projects that create a unique sense of place within communities, and ensure the highest and best use of land.
Taylor resides in Los Angeles and loves traveling as well as curating and attending arts and culture events.
Email: taylorakay04@gmail.com