“If you are looking for a professional who can quickly relate to your needs and offer intelligent, practical solutions, then look no further than Joelle. She is smart, personable, and thorough. She approaches her work with enthusiasm and delivers results that you can actually use. I’ve worked with her for a number of years now and our projects have been the better as a result.”
- Jim Hamilton, Executive Director
The Nuclear Decommissioning Collaborative
Hi, I’m Joelle greenland
I founded Green Lands Consulting with the mission of providing holistic planning services to meet the needs of those wanting and needing effective and efficient strategies for implementing meaningful changes. I became a planner 20 years ago because I wanted to make people’s lives better and be a steward of the environment. Planning with intention to bring about positive change for a resilient future that is inclusive and equitable is a central tenet to the values of GLC.
I don’t like wasting time, money or resources. Knowing your “Why?” will be tantamount to working with me as it will be the first question I ask you - “Why do you want to do this? Why are you doing that? Why do you want to make these changes?”
If you are ready for this, and want a strong working relationship built on open, honest and direct communication - I’m in. I’ll be there 100% to find solutions that meet your needs, and that are sustainable and are realistic.
I look forward to hearing from you and discovering what works for your community, organization or whatever it is you are working on to make a change for the better.
P.S. I also have an unhealthy obsession with giraffes - how can one not?!
Background
With almost 20 years of planning experience, Joelle is an accomplished rural, urban and regional planner, and an expert in brownfields redevelopment. She has successfully secured over $2 million in grants, and developed comprehensive Brownfields Programs bringing about meaningful “shifts” to stimulate economic development. Her project have earned local, regional and national recognition including a Region 8 Phoenix Award. As a former Community Development, Long Range Planning and Brownfields Program Manager for one of the largest county governments in Colorado, she spearheaded its first Brownfields Program, created its 2018 Balanced Housing plan and oversaw numerous community development programs including the creation of over 400 units of affordable housing.
A published author and frequent speaker, Joelle has been a strong advocate and supporter of the the power of brownfields, and their ability to bring lasting changes and socioeconomic benefits to communities. She holds a BS in Biology from the University of Richmond and MURP from the University of Colorado. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and cultivating her vegetable and flower gardens (especially irises). Oh, yes, and she LOVES giraffes.