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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
11 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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17 To appoint Kimberly Burrowes to the Commission on Health Equity.
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19 RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
20 resolution may be cited as the “Commission on Health Equity Kimberly Burrowes Appointment
21 Resolution of 2024”.
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23 Sec. 2. The Councilofthe District of Columbia appoints:
24 Ms. Kimberly Burrowes
25 Lanier Place, NW
26 Washington, DC 20009
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29 as a voting memberofthe Commission on Health Equity, established by section 5043ofthe
30 Commission on Health Equity Amendment Act of 2016, effective October 8, 2016 (D.C. Law
31 21-160; D.C. Official Code § 7-756.01), replacing Dr. Christopher King, to serve a 3-year term
32 to end July 7, 2027.
33 Sec. 3. The Councilofthe District of Columbiashall transmit
a copyofthis resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the appointee, the chairperson of the Commission, and to the Officeof the
35 Mayor.
36 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 KIMBERLY N. BURROWES
CAREER BIO
Kimberly Burrowes is a training and technical assistance senior manager with the Research to Action Lab at the Urban Institute,
where she plans, coordinates, and delivers training and technical assistance in close consultation with local government agencies
and nonprofits. She anchors her technical assistance work in high-quality evidence, bringing the expertise of Urban Institute
scholars directly to community change-makers tackling policy challenges. Her research has focused on advancing racial equity
in parks and public spaces, practices and policies for affordable housing solutions, and participatory engagement.
EDUCATION
Clark University, Worcester, MA
Master of Arts, Community Development & Planning
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Majors in Geography and International Development
QUALIFICATIONS
 Experience providing technical assistance to local government stakeholders in urban development and housing
 Background in placemaking, park equity, and equitable development
 Foundation in community engagement tools and strategies for encouraging public participation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Urban Institute, Washington, DC
Training and Technical Assistance Senior Manager in the Research to Action Lab September 2016 – present
 Develop and implement training and technical assistance for agencies seeking solutions for vulnerable populations
 Leverage research and data to support decision-making and develop solutions for local government
 Provide advisory support on peer-learning and network building opportunities at Urban and with external clients
 Research promising policies and practices to advance park equity and placemaking in underserved communities
 Author report, briefs, blogs, and guidebooks for policymakers and local leaders aimed at improving public space equity
 Lead and support proposal development teams for technical assistance and park equity work
 Fundraise park equity and technical assistance support from RWJF, JPB, BMGF, Kresge, among other funders
Research Assistant in Metropolitan Housing & Communities Center August – September 2013
 Researched place-based service delivery and asset mapping in major metropolitan areas in the US
 Conducted quantitative analysis using STATA and GIS tools with census tract level data
 Visually surveyed communities and collected statistical data on infrastructure improvements
The World Bank, Washington, DC October 2013 – August 2016
Urban & Disaster Risk Management Analyst
 Lead technical assistance efforts for stakeholder engagement to address housing and resettlement options in Jamaica
 Provide project management and evaluation support for resilience and urban development projects in the Caribbean
 Published research and best practices on the addressing urban poverty in East Asia and the Pacific islands
Massachusetts Housing Partnership, Boston, MA September 2012 – June 2013
Research Associate in Communications & Public Policy
 Authored a housing density analysis on rapidly urbanizing communities in Metropolitan Boston
 Produced maps using GIS software to illustrate property use, lot size, and housing densities
 Built policy recommendations for smarter and denser housing to encourage economic development
Island Housing Trust, Vineyard Haven, MA
Program Assistant June – August 2012
 Surveyed the development of housing projects on Martha’s Vineyard and assessed the changes in property values
 Developed community engagement activities with residents in supportive housing
 Raised $150,000 in donations and pledged giving to fund future housing developments
Archventures, Boston, MA
Community Relations Fellow June 2011 – April 2012
 Research and identify potential nonprofit partners for Archventures’ community and design-build work
 Maintain and update funding database of grants and foundation support
 Compile a report on the current state of philanthropy in low-income communities 2008 - 2011
 Wrote a $5,000 capital grant for the 2012 Haley House Construction Project that is pending approval
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA
Published Reports
Kimberly Burrowes, Mark Treskon, Jessica Shakesprere. 2022. A Framework for Assessing Equitable Health Outcomes of
Parks. Washington, DC: Urban Institute.
Sonia Torres Rodríguez, Mikaela Tajo, Shamoiya Washington, Kimberly Burrowes. 2022. Changing Power Dynamics among
Researchers, Local Governments, and Community Members. Washington, DC: Urban Institute.
Mychal Cohen, Kimberly Burrowes, Peace Gwam. 2022. The Health Benefits of Parks and Their Economic Impacts.
Washington, DC: Urban Institute.
Kimberly Burrowes and Joseph Schilling. 2021. From the Streets to Citizen Spaces: Positioning Parks and Green Spaces in an
Equitable COVID-19 Recovery. Washington, DC: Urban Institute.
Corianne Payton Scally, Diane Levy, Camille Anoll, Alyse Oneto, Clare Salerno, Christina Plerhoples Stacey, Joseph Schilling,
Claudia Aranda, Ananya Hariharan, Jorge Morales-Burnett, Peace Gwam, Kimberly Burrowes, Amanda Gold. 2020.
Assessing HUD Technical Assistance Programs. Washington, DC. Urban Institute.
Martha Fedorowicz, Olivia Arena, and Kimberly Burrowes. 2020. Community Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic
and Beyond: A Guide for Community-Based Organizations. Washington, DC: Urban Institute.
Baker, Judy L., and Gadgil, Gauri. 2017. East Asia Inclusive Cities Urban Poverty Report. Washington, DC: World Bank.
World Bank. 2016. Supporting Incremental Neighborhood and Housing Development: A Guide for Practitioners working with
Communities. Washington, DC: World Bank.
Multimedia
Mark Treskon, Kimberly Burrowes, Matthew Eldridge, Gabi Velasco, Katie Fallon. “Not All Parks Are Created Equal”: How
Communities Can Ensure Parks Are Accessible for All Residents.” Housing Matters, Urban Institute, August 18, 2022.
Emily Peiffer, Kimberly Burrowes, and Aaron Shroyer. “Strengthening Families’ Financial Resilience through Savings” How
Housing Matters, Urban Institute, July 22, 2020.
Peiffer, Emily, Maya Brennan, Kimberly Burrowes, John Wehmann, Daniel Wood, and David Hinson. What Are the ‘Right
Moves’ for Your Family? How Housing Matters, Urban Institute, July 12, 2018.
Blog Posts and Commentaries
Kimberly Burrowes. “Three Ways Local Leaders Can Champion Equitable Parks for Healthy Communities.” Housing Matters
(blog), Urban Institute. December 20, 2022.
Kimberly Burrowes, Gabi Velasco, Matt Eldridge. “Centering Community Ownership and Voice to Combat Green
Gentrification” Housing Matters (blog), Urban Institute. May 4, 2022.
Kimberly Burrowes. “Placemaking Strategies Can Promote Greater Racial Equity in Infrastructure Investments.” Housing
Matters (blog), Urban Institute. August 26, 2021.
Kimberly Burrowes. “Five Ways to Center Equity in Park and Recreation Spending That Can Help New Funding Go Further”
Housing Matters (blog), Urban Institute. November 20, 2021.
Kimberly Burrowes. “Is COVID-19 Uncovering Park Inequities?” National Recreation and Parks Association Magazine. April
23, 2020.
Kimberly Burrowes. “How to Put Racial Equity at the Center of Neighborhood Investment.” Urban Wire (blog), Urban
Institute. February 13, 2020.
Kimberly Burrowes. “Three City Parks that Encourage Inclusion in Their Communities.” Urban Wire (blog), Urban Institute.
January 16, 2020.
Matt Eldridge, Kimberly Burrowes and Patrick Spauster, “How Cities like Birmingham, Alabama, Are Unlocking New
Funding for Parks and Green Space.” Urban Wire (blog), Urban Institute. August 13, 2019.
Kimberly Burrowes. “Detroit Shows How Placemaking Can Undo Neighborhood Segregation.” Urban Wire (blog), Urban
Institute. July 15, 2019.
Kimberly Burrowes. “Making Places for Everyone — With Everyone.” Stanford Social Innovation Review. June 18, 2019.
Kimberly Burrowes and Maya Brennan. “Seeing Green: Prioritizing Tenants’ Needs in Sustainable Affordable Housing.” How
Housing Matters (blog), Urban Institute. April 18, 2018
Janae Ladet and Kimberly Burrowes. “No One Left Behind: How Placemaking Can Promote Equitable Development.” How
Housing Matters (blog), Urban Institute. April 4, 2018.
Presentations and Webinars
Advancing Equity by Leveraging Community Infrastructure Financing: A Federal Interagency Roundtable. Greener & Greater
Conference. City Parks Alliance. June 2022. Moderator.
The Power of Equity-Centered Communities. Democracy Dinner. March 2022. Presenter.
Creating Inclusive Public Spaces: Lessons from Barcelona and Beyond for Local Leaders in the United States. Urban Institute.
November 2021. Moderator.
Who is public green space for? Equity Summit: Vestiges of Redlining Boundaries and Barriers Visible & Invisible. Sinclair
Community College. November 2021. Plenary Speaker.
Return on Investment of Parks and Trails: Economics and Beyond. American Trails and National Recreation and Park
Association. July 2021. Panelist.
The Power of Equity-driven Placemaking. Impact of Placemaking and Adjusting Your Metrics. Corenet NYC. November 2020.
Presenter.
Reflecting Community Priorities in Sustainable Park Planning. Green Cities Summit. Casey Trees. Washington, DC, December
2019. Presenter.
Inclusive Recovery: Integrating Informal Settlers into Jamaica’s Community Resilience Strategies. 8th Annual Caribbean Urban
Forum. University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica, June 2018. Presenter.
Racial Equity and Justice (part 1 & 2). Urban Institute and Everyday Democracy. Safety+Justice Challenge. September 21.
Facilitator.
Communication Strategies Webinar. Urban with presenters from Durham County, NC and Santa Clara County, CA.
Safety+Justice Challenge. March 2018. Organizer.
Selected Media Citations
Policy Lessons from Abroad to Inform Pandemic Recovery. Critical Value Podcast. January 2022.
Bryan Lufkin, “What outdoor space tells us about inequality,” BBC. June 17, 2020.
Brooke Wolford, “May 1 is approaching. Tenants plan rent strikes as pandemic cripples US, survey says,” Miami Herald. April
28, 2020.
Carol Levine, “Chicago Residents Seek to Stem the Tide of Park-Lined Gentrification,” NPQ. February 11, 2020.
ADVISORY BOARD INVOLVEMENT
Island City Lab, Research & Publications Committee (2024)
Association of Community Design (2022-2024)
International WELL Building Institute Community Concept Advisory (2020-2021)