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I'M DAVID BERNIKER.

Planner. Urban Designer. Champion of Great Places.

  • I help communities move from ideas to action.

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  • With experience spanning architecture, urban design, planning, economic development, and public-sector leadership, I connect people, places, and policies to implement meaningful change. My work focuses on aligning infrastructure, transportation, land use, and placemaking investments to strengthen local economies and improve quality of life.

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  • I am particularly interested in the intersection of community vision, practical implementation, and long-term stewardship—helping organizations navigate complexity while keeping people at the center of the decision-making process.

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  • Having worked in both the public and private sectors for more than twenty-five years, I bring a systems perspective, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to build consensus across disciplines, organizations, and communities.

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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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