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This is Jackson LaSarso’s personal website. He is a city planner in upstate New York, working in housing, economic development, economic analysis, and GIS.
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Experience
| Dates | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024–present | Saratoga Associates | Community Planner · Saratoga Springs, New York |
| January 2025–present | University at Albany | Adjunct Professor · Albany, New York |
| December 2022–May 2024 | Smith & Roller | Real Estate Analyst · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Fall 2023 | University of Pennsylvania | Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Property Development · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| November 2021–August 2022 | University at Albany | GIS development and research · Department of Geography and Planning |
| June–August 2021 | Orange County Planning Department | Transportation Planning Intern · Goshen, New York |
Education
- Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania, 2024. Stuart Weitzman School of Design; Concentration in Public and Private Development; Certificate in Real Estate Design and Development.
- Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning, University at Albany, SUNY, 2022. Minor in Public Policy.
Work
- Schenectady’s parks
Examining what Schenectady's parks contribute to the city, from recreation and economic activity to the cooling effect of tree cover.
- Housing & real estate finance
Affordability scenarios, development pro formas, and public funding at Smith & Roller.
- Albany Grave Finder
Burial search, tours, and mobile navigation for Albany Rural Cemetery.
- Urbana & Hammondsport
I helped prepare the joint NY Forward applications for Urbana and Hammondsport, which received a $4.5 million award in 2024.
- Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center
An assessment of visitation, economic contribution, and options for year-round use.
- Maps & spatial analysis
Terrain, visibility, and field documentation for planning and environmental review.
- Transportation & transit
Freight analysis, transit access, and public participation for OCTC and Transit Orange.
- Environmental Planning
Environmental review and planning decisions, taught at the University at Albany.
- GIS Project Management
Scoping, managing, and delivering a GIS project, taught at the University at Albany.
Sources and credit
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