Principal Planner & Partner
RPP, MCIP
Jesse Auspitz is the Principal Planner & Partner for NPG Planning Solutions. Jesse became a land use planner because of his passion for serving the public by building more equitable and inclusive communities. He joined NPG in September 2021 after working as a planner with the Town of Niagara-on the-Lake for over 8 years where he was involved in reviewing and responding to a range of applications under the Planning Act and Ontario Heritage Act pertaining to infill and intensification proposals, greenfield development, agricultural and agriculture-related uses, and heritage conservation.
Jesse joined NPG because of the firm’s strength in land development and its commitment to facilitating positive change for communities. The NPG Team has been greatly enriched by Jesse’s excellent understanding of Ontario’s land use planning system, land development, and planning policy. His skills in, and enthusiasm for, resolving complex planning challenges is also appreciated.
In 2009, Jesse completed his Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environment and Resource Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Waterloo. In 2011 Jesse completed his Master of Planning in Urban Development at Ryerson University. Jesse has also been a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute since 2016.
In his spare time, Jesse enjoys travelling and participating in walking tours to learn about the history and culture of communities.