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I'M DAVID BERNIKER.

Planner. Urban Designer. Champion of Great Places.

I connect people, places, and policies to move ideas into action.

 

My work is grounded in the belief that thoughtful planning, resilient infrastructure, and vibrant public spaces are essential to strong local economies and healthy communities. Through a collaborative, systems-based approach, I help align transportation, infrastructure, land use, and placemaking to create communities that are inclusive, adaptable, and connected.

 

As a trained architect, planner, and urban designer with more than two decades of experience across the public and private sectors, I develop practical, implementation-focused strategies that bridge the gap between vision and reality.

 

I approach every project holistically—considering both physical systems and community dynamics—to strengthen connections between infrastructure, public space, economic vitality, and everyday life. At the core of my work is collaboration: partnering with municipalities, agencies, neighborhood groups, and private citizens to create places where people can thrive.

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IT'S ABOUT STORYTELLING.

Define The Issue - Listen. Observe. Understand.
Identify Opportunities - See the Big Picture.
Build Alignment - Engage Stakeholders. Share Ideas.
Create A Buzz -
Be Strategic. Be Actionable. Build Momentum.

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LET'S CONNECT.

If I were to build a project design team, municipal design commission, or other cohort tasked with solving the most challenging urban design issues from scratch, I would begin by drafting David Berniker to my team. His high professional standards and authentic passion for making great places makes him indispensable.
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JOSH FUHRER       / Former City of Gresham Councilor, Executive Director of Gresham Redevelopment Commission, President of Citizen Development Group, Inc.

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DAVID BERNIKER
503-863-8499
PORTLAND, OR
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