Kyle is an associate planner at Asakura Robinson who is driven to explore the intersection of community capacity, ecological restoration, and green design to pursue more substantively sustainable modes of life. They are driven to better understand the relationship between communities and their environment, and to further equip cities and community organizations with the tools, strategies, and support necessary to foster resilient, adaptable communities capable of maintaining a high quality of life in the face of a rapidly changing climate. In project work, they help bring technical expertise about sustainable building, planning, and design alongside a depth of experience working alongside community leaders to foster greater collective impact.