| Eric Cattell has been named Director of Community Development for the City of Manhattan, effective today. Cattell has been the assistant director for planning for the city for the last 18 years.
“Eric has been a valuable asset to our organization for many years helping to guide growth, development, and redevelopment along with all the processes and parameters that help make a community thrive. I am pleased to promote Eric to lead the community development department going forward,” said City Manager Ron R. Fehr. As director, Cattell will be responsible for directing all long-range and current land use planning efforts for the city including the preparation of comprehensive plans, neighborhood, corridor and district plans and plan updates, and the implementation of these plans and policies through the zoning and subdivision regulations and other city ordinances. He will also direct administration of grant programs from various sources including U.S. Housing and Urban Development and other state and federal agencies. The community development department works closely with the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals and the City Commission. “I am honored to be given this opportunity to continue serving our great community and to work with such talented and professional staff, advisory boards and elected officials to help improve the quality of life of Manhattan,” Cattell said. Cattell will lead a number of upcoming planning projects including:
Cattell began his professional career with the city in 1983 as a project planner. He has a master’s degree in regional and community planning from Kansas State University and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners. He replaces Karen Davis, who retired from the position Dec. 16 after more than 35 years with the city and the last 20 as director of community development. |
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New community development director appointed
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