Mr. Bill Mahar

Bill Mahar is dedicated to collaboration, consensus-building, and authentic community placemaking, with a focus on sustainability and public health. He keeps these cornerstones firmly in view in his public and private planning and design work, leveraging over two decades of experience in urban planning, entitlements, landscape architecture, and community engagement. With extensive expertise leading multidisciplinary teams, he guides communities toward visionary yet practical solutions. An advocate for integrating public health and community into planning, Bill has spearheaded citywide initiatives to create walkable neighborhoods and connected, accessible parks, trails, and open spaces. His leadership in comprehensive planning addresses housing, transportation, economic development, and placemaking—ensuring solutions are tailored to each community's unique needs. With a keen ability to move seamlessly from big-picture strategy to technical details, Bill balances visionary thinking with practical execution. An enthusiastic explorer of places that bring people together, Bill has never met a city he doesn't appreciate. His curiosity and adventurous spirit fuel his passion for connecting with communities and uncovering the possibilities of place wherever he goes. Bill serves as a National Health Leader for the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a member of ULI's Public Development and Infrastructure Product Council, and co-chair of ULI Colorado's Urban Plan program. He is also a Board Member for Denver Urban Gardens and a frequent speaker at conferences across Colorado and the nation, where he shares his expertise and inspires communities to pursue actionable, impactful goals.