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South Miam~ FL 33143
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SUBRATA BASU
6624 SW 78 th Terrace
Soutb Miami~ Florida 33143
Cell: (786) 447-9544
email: subratabasu1945@gmajLcom
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To utilize my ~ducation, multi disciplinary training and my sense of commitment to the.fullest
extent to make our communities better places to live, work, learn and grow.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Peace Corps
Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Cayo. Belize
March 20ll to July 2014
Business and Organizational Volunteer working with Denque Viejo Del Carmen
Mayor and the Town Council to develop a comprehensive Tourism Action Plan and
identifying strategies to Revitalize Historic downtown.
Miami Dade County Planning and Zoning Department
Miami, Florida
July 2003 to January 2011
Assistant Director for Planning
July 2003 to January 201,1
Direct and oversee all growtll management related iniliatives
.. Conduct special studies to facilitate growth management pol1cies
.. Direct and oversee requests to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan
.. Provide leadership in keeping a proactive pJanning approach
.. Keep open lines of communications with constituents
Interim Director
March 2007 to June 2008
.. Direcl all growth management and development related initiatives
.. Direct day to day operations ofthc Planning and Zoning Department
.. Provide leadership in keeping 8. proactive planning approach
.. Keep open lines or communications with constituents
City o\" South Miami
South Miami, Florida
November 1998 to July 2003
Community Redevelopment Agency Director/Community Development Director
September 2002 to July 2003
• Directed the Community Redevelopment Agency
.. Supervised all Development related activities within the City
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director
November J 998 -September 2002
Acted as the City Manager in the absence of tile Manager
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Managed and directed aU development related activities
Coordinated all downtown development and improvement issues
Directed Planning, Zoning, Building and Capitallmprovement functions
Represented City to various City and County groups
City of Coral Gables
Coral Gables, Florida
January 1984-January 1999
City Architect
Jan. 1984 -JanuaJy 1999
Directed all Public Facilities related capital improvements
Prepared, implemented and supervised annual budget
Written various successful grant requests
Provided Urban Design Services for the City
Developed and implemented consultant selection process for the City
Administered all architectural services agreements and directed all consultant work
Directed projects from conception through occupancy
Provided technical assistance for maintenance of all City-owned facilities, i.ncluding several
historic propcl1ies listed on the National Register
Directed Lease and property management effortslProvided staff assistance to Property
Advisory Board
Supervised and recruited pJ'Ofessional staff
Acting Developmen t Director
April 1988-September 1989
Developed, administered and implemented goals, objectives and plan of action to
promote Coral Gables
Developed and implemented mban design plans to upgrade downtown environment to
revitalize commercial and retail l1r.:tivitics.
Directed effort to define develop~1ent potential for a major development project and
authored the request for proposat document
Directed preparation of the advertising plan for tbe City to attract multinational
companies Developed procedures to follow up leads and prospects
Assisted organizations tu locate in Cured Gables
Directed updating and upgrading of all print and audio/visual promotional material
Developed and maintained effective relationship with the local Chamber of.
Commerce, the MerchaBls' Association and other related organizations
Provided staff assistance to Economic Development Board
Acting Public '\-Vorks DirecioriFacijities
July 1985 -Feb. 1986
Supervised and directed Architectural, Facilities Maintenance and admini$lrative staff
and activities
PI-oject Manager
Borema Berme!lo Kurki and Vera Inc., Architects/Planners
(Currently known as Bennello Ajami! nnd Pan!1cr~)
Miami, Floric!n
1980-1983
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Project Planner
Pre-design analysis, zoning studies, programming, site analysis of mixed-use projects
Development potential studies
Conceptual design through construction documentation
Schimpeler, Corradino Associates (a joint venture finn of Kaiser Transit Group)
Miami, Florida
1977-1979
Day to day supervision and direction of the preparation of the Station Area Design and
Development program
Review of station plans for compliance with station area developmem plans and
objectives
Review projects with joint venture potential between Dade County and private
developers along 1he Metl'orail cOITidor
Urban Design/Planner
Depal1mem of Development
Division of Planning
Columbus,Ohlo
1975 -1977
Community planning, neighborhood definition study
Urban design studies, site plan reviews
Various Architectural Firms
New York City
1969-1974
EDUCATION
Architectural Design, feasibility analysis
Site planning
Urban design
JFK School of Govcmment, Harvard Universi1y/Senior Executive Program 2007
Master of City and Regional Planning! Ohio State University J 978
Master of Architecture! Ohio State JjniversilY 1975
Graduate courses in Urban Design/Columbia University 1972-1974
Bachelor of Architecture! Indian Institute ofTechllology 1966
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Architecture: Registered in Florida (cun'eotly inactive slatus)
American Jnstitute ofCeltified Planner (AICP)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILlA nON (currently inactive since 2011)
American Institute of Architects (AlA)
American Planning Association (APA)
COMMUNTTY INVOLVEMENT
Chairman, eil), of South Miami Chaner Review Committee, 2009 to Date
American institute of Architects Sll$tajm~b!e Design Assistance Team Member, 2008
Advisory Group Member, Regional and Urban Design Knowledge Committee, 200R to 2009
AdVISOry Group Member and Chair 2002, Public Archilect} Professional IntereSI Area, American
Inslitute of Archilects, since 1997 to 2003
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Architect Member, Miami-Dade Public School Site Planning 'and Construction Committee 2002-'04
Member, Tnmsportation Planning Council for Miami-Dade MPO
to '98
Member and Ch<lir / Planning and Zoning Board, City of South Miami, 199410 '98
Board Member, Miami Dade County Asian American Advisory Board 2002-Present
ChairffreasurerlBoard Member, American Planning Association/Gold Coasl Section, J 994
Member, South Miami Rotary Club, 1996 to '03
Signature Member of Miami Watercolor Society
Member and Vice Chair/Code Enforcement Board I City of South Miami, 1988 to '92
Board of Director, Miami Chapter, American Institute of Architects, 1989
• Served as Design Critic at various urban design, architecture and interior design ~lUdios
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Construction Florida International University, 1985-'87
Advisor/Junior Achievement. 1981~'82
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
"2011 Orchid Award: Lifetime Achievement Planning" by Miami Urban Environment League
Proclaimed "January 28. 20J 1 as Subrata Basu Day" by M-D County Board of County
Commission
Governmental Leadership Award, American Institute of Architects/Miami Chapter. 2009
Public Service Award of The Year, America11 Institute of ArchitectslMiami Chapter, 2002
Photography and Water Colors entries in various juried shows
Kiwanis Club of South Miami. Citizen oflile Month Award, January 1999
Plaque/Dedicated Volunteering and Community Service/City of South Miami, Feb. 1999
Plaques and letters of appreciation from the Coral Ga~les Garden Club, Gables by the Sea
Homeowner's Association, Lola B. Walker Homeowner's Association
Obtained grant funds for the City ofeoml Gables and the City ofSoutb Miami
Merit Award/American lnsritute of Architects Photography Competition, 1993
President's Award/Miami Chapter American Institute of Architects, 1992
Honor AwardJCoraJ Gables Chamber of Commerce City Beautiful Award for Pierce Park Design,
1992
Certificate ofMeritiCoral Gables Chamber of Commerce City Beautiful Award for the Coral Way/
Red Road Entrance design, 1992
Grand Award/Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce City Beautiful Award for the design of Biltmore
Club House, 1990
Outstanding Division Award/City ofCaTa1 GabJes, Department of Public Works Employee
Recognition Program, 1991
REFERENCES
On request