Kate Whitfield

Kate Whitfield is a Term Adjunct at the School of Urban and Regional Planning, affiliated with the Department of Geography and Planning. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Registered Professional Planner (RPP), she bridges engineering and planning disciplines, emphasizing project implementation from functional planning to construction. As a certified Project Manager, she combines technical expertise with public engagement skills, contributing to multimodal transportation systems and stakeholder involvement.

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering from the University of New Brunswick
• Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University

Research and Professional Focus

Kate integrates engineering and planning frameworks to advance multimodal transportation systems. Her work emphasizes project implementation, public consultation, and stakeholder collaboration, informed by her dual qualifications and leadership in temporary academic roles. She actively contributes to the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals and manages Alta’s Canadian operations, ensuring practical application of technical planning principles.