HR Green is pleased to announce that Patrick Small, AICP, has joined the firm as a Lead Planner for the Municipal Services business unit.
Patrick brings over 25 years of experience helping public agencies navigate complex planning, infrastructure, and policy challenges. A recognized leader in military-community collaboration, he has led high-profile initiatives focused on climate resilience, land use compatibility, infrastructure vulnerability, and redevelopment.
His extensive background spans military installation resilience, zoning reform, economic development, hazard mitigation, and intergovernmental coordination. Patrick has guided efforts for clients ranging from small towns to federal agencies—including DoD, USACE, DHS, and NASA—crafting solutions grounded in policy, data, and stakeholder engagement.
His work has helped clients strengthen resilience, sustain defense missions, modernize zoning, align land use with long-term goals, and deliver redevelopment strategies that reflect both technical and community priorities. Patrick is known for turning strategic vision into implementable plans rooted in civic responsibility and cross-sector collaboration.
At HR Green, Patrick will serve as a senior technical lead on multidisciplinary planning projects that help public-sector clients navigate growth, change, and resilience. He will lead planning initiatives for communities facing complex development challenges, including those with defense-related constraints or significant redevelopment opportunities. Drawing on his deep experience at the intersection of military and civilian planning, Patrick will support installation resilience and compatibility efforts. He will also advise clients on zoning and regulatory reforms that align with evolving land use, infrastructure, and capital improvement priorities.
In addition to his technical work, Patrick will mentor staff and foster cross-team collaboration to enhance project delivery and strengthen client outcomes. His strategic and integrated approach will help HR Green support communities in achieving long-term, sustainable planning goals.
“What drew me to HR Green was the genuine integrity of the people and the meaningful work they do alongside communities. I’ve spent my career helping public agencies solve complex challenges—not just on paper, but in ways that make a difference to people’s daily lives. I’ve always believed that the work we do matters—not just for our clients, but for everyone depending on them. From my first conversations with the team here, it was clear that HR Green doesn’t just talk about impact—they live it.”
Patrick earned a B.A. in Urban Studies from the University of Winnipeg, a B.S. in Urban Studies from the University of Minnesota, and a MEDes (Master of Environmental Design in Planning and Urban Design) from the University of Calgary. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and the American Planning Association (APA).
