Mark Zitzow
Education
University of Oklahoma
Master of Regional and City Planning
University of Central Oklahoma
BA, Public Administration
Contact
In addition to serving as an Adjunct Faculty Member of the Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma, Mark Zitzow is currently a Principal with Johnson and Associates in Oklahoma City. Here, he leads a team of five Urban Planners/Designers that work across the spectrum within the Planning profession. Mark oversees the current and long-range planning efforts for the firm with projects ranging from land use entitlements to comprehensive plans. Prior to joining J&A, Mark worked for the both Greater Oklahoma City and Stillwater Chambers of Commerce in economic development. Professionally, Mark is heavily involved in several local professional organizations, Oklahoma APA, Urban Land Institute, Oklahoma and the Congress for the New Urbanism Local Conference Host Committee. In 2016, Mark received his master’s degree in Regional and City Planning from the University of Oklahoma and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science-Public Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Certifications
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Congress for the New Urbanism (Accredited) (CNU-A)
Expertise
Land Use
Zoning
Infrastructure
Long Range Planning
Comprehensive Planning
Urban Design
Regional Planning
Site Planning
Master Planning
Economic Development
Report Drafting
Project Management
Research
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
Oklahoma Chapter – American Planning Association (Former Board Member)
Urban Land Institute (Programs Chair)
Congress for the New Urbanism
Achievements
Next Gen Under 30 – Ion Magazine (Oklahoma)
Top Planner Under 40 – Planning Peeps (National)