Catherine Hamacher, AICP
Associate Director
Catherine brings her urban planning, strategic planning, and community engagement experience to the PGAV team. A native St. Louisan, Catherine has worked for several organizations helping to improve efficiency and effectiveness through long-term planning, marketing, and community development. Prior to working at PGAV she worked at a small consulting firm in St. Louis, helping organizations plan for periods of transition.
She has a Masters in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development from Saint Louis University, is a graduate of the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs, and received her undergraduate degree from Trinity University in San Antonio.
In addition to her work at PGAV, Catherine serves on several boards in the St. Louis area, helping to provide her expertise to community organizations.
Preservation Board - City of St. Louis, Board Member
Lafayette Park Implementation Advisory Board, Board Member
Coro Advisory Council, Board Member
Young Friends of Tower Grove Park, Founder and Former Co-Chair
““The only thing worse than not having a plan is having a plan and not following it”
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FAVORITE CITY TO VISIT
As a planner, I LOVED visiting Copenhagen. There were just so many great aspects of quality urban planning — from well maintained infrastructure to wide open green spaces.
RECENT PROJECT
I recently led the Asheville, North Carolina Tourism Management & Investment Plan process, working with residents, business owners, and regional leadership to create a shared path forward.
EVERY CITY NEEDS MORE…
Public Art! It adds so much interest and character and you truly can’t have too much!