Jacqueline Petersen

Background

About Jacqueline Petersen

I'm an urban planner with a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning and a strong foundation in entitlements, real estate strategy, and land use research. My experience spans public and private sector work, with a focus on navigating complex regulatory frameworks to advance development projects from vision to entitlement. At Walt Disney Imagineering, I support master planning initiatives that require coordination across planning policy, zoning, infrastructure, and long-term development strategy. My work is grounded in due diligence, entitlement analysis, and scenario planning to guide land development decisions that are both feasible and impactful. Key areas of focus-Development entitlements and regulatory approvals -Real estate planning and site feasibility -GIS and data-driven land use research -Long-range planning and urban design integration I’m passionate about delivering plans that align market realities with community goals—balancing vision, technical detail, and execution. Let’s connect if you’re working at the intersection of planning, development, and place-making!