Taylor Keegan
About Taylor Keegan
Taylor Keegan is a landscape architect currently working for the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, where they have served since 2015. With a background in landscape architecture and political science, Keegan specializes in project management, data analysis, and community outreach.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Taylor Keegan has been employed as a Landscape Architect and Park Planner at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2015. In this role, Keegan is responsible for managing construction projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements, and coordinating improvement projects with various departments and agencies. Keegan also conducts site inspections to verify that projects adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and ordinances. Additionally, Keegan serves on the GISCOE team for the Parks and Recreation Department, providing mapping services and engaging in data analysis and proofing across multiple departments.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Keegan holds a Master of Architecture (MArch) in Landscape Architecture from Temple University, where studies were completed from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, Keegan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from The College of Wooster, graduating in 2011. Keegan also attended Holy Name High School, receiving a High School Diploma in 2007. In addition to formal education, Keegan participated in a study abroad program at the Tagore-Gandhi Institute for Service Learning in 2008.
Background
Before joining the Municipality of Anchorage, Taylor Keegan gained experience in various roles. Keegan worked as a Community Organizer for the Texas Campaign for the Environment in 2011 and served as an Adoption Specialist at the Austin Humane Society in 2012. Keegan also held positions at Temple University as a Graduate Student and as an ArcGIS Research Assistant, where responsibilities included technology consulting and research support from 2014 to 2015.
Public Engagement and Outreach
In the role at the Municipality of Anchorage, Taylor Keegan organizes and facilitates public outreach meetings. These meetings engage diverse stakeholders, including schools, recreation centers, local non-profit organizations, community advisory groups, and community councils. This engagement is essential for gathering input and fostering collaboration among community members and organizations.
Project Management and Analysis
Taylor Keegan is involved in the analysis and estimation of cost implications related to construction projects. This includes assessing bidding processes, staff time costs, and change orders. Keegan's role requires a comprehensive understanding of project management principles to ensure that construction projects align with budgetary constraints and project specifications.