Purpose
Civic Sphere is a mobility and public transportation technology consulting firm. Mobility systems are built iteratively, adding tweaks and new initiatives over the years that contribute to major improvements. Civic Sphere helps transit operators, multi-modal transportation planners, and mobility professionals take on new initiatives that involve complex decision-making processes and require deep technical knowledge -- supporting the client's vision for improving mobility through technology.
owner & Consultant
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Janae Futrell, AICP, LEED AP, an urban planner and architectural designer with 15 years of experience, is a specialist in mobility technology planning. Prior to starting Civic Sphere in 2017, she worked with the City of Atlanta as Senior Program Manager for Smart Cities and the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) overseeing work programs for the Regional Transit Committee and Human Services Transportation, which integrates disability, aging, and low income needs. In addition, she has worked with John Portman and Associates, the International Federation of the Red Cross, Caritas Germany, and the Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative.
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As an international practitioner, she has worked in Haiti, Netherlands, Philippines, and the USA. Janae received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lambuth University, a M.S. in Architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a M.S. in Urban Development and International Cooperation from the Technische Universität in Darmstadt, Germany. She was the recipient of an Erasmus Mundus scholarship from the European Commission, an Urban Studies Scholarship from TVS Design, and a Presidential Scholarship from Lambuth University. To find out more about Janae's work, see her Linked In profile and pre-Civic Sphere project portfolio.
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Contact
Contact Civic Sphere at info@civicsphere.com
Location
Civic Sphere opened its office in Atlanta, Georgia, USA in 2017.
SPEAKING
Civic Sphere staff speaks at events to help professionals learn how to advance their mobility and transportation technology. If you'd like Civic Sphere staff to speak at your event, contact us.
