Gordy Moore, AICP

Planning at the intersection of transportation, land use, and the environment—Focusing on solutions that benefit communities first while addressing climate change.

Gordy Moore has been an Associate in Clarion’s Chapel Hill Office since 2022. Prior to joining Clarion, he earned his Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs and worked in the government and non-profit sectors. Whether in graduate school or the professional world, Gordy’s work has been multidisciplinary. He has conducted research on autonomous vehicle policy and microtransit, employed GIS mapping and analysis to support sustainability and environmental initiatives, and helped develop corridor studies for future arterial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines. At Clarion, Gordy has contributed to comprehensive plan and zoning code updates across the Southeast, and has enjoyed planning at the intersection of transportation, land use, and the environment to benefit communities and help them solve complex challenges. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography, with a concentration in urban studies, from Macalester College..

Contact Gordy at gmoore@clarionassociates.com

• How has your understanding of critical planning issues affected one of your lifestyle choices?: The necessity of addressing climate change-related environmental and planning issues has led to my involvement in bicycle/pedestrian and zero waste/composting advocacy. I have made a choice to use non-car transportation as much as possible and compost/reduce individual waste—while helping inform others about how they can do the same.
• Dessert: A scrumptious fresh fruit tart or streusel with vanilla bean ice cream.
• Recent read: Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives by Melissa and Chris Bruntlett
• Favorite City to visit: Hamburg, Germany! It’s a beautiful, multifaceted city that just feels alive and is a joy to explore on foot and by bike or public transit.