https://www.tycheplans.com/about daily 0.75 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg About https://www.tycheplans.com/our-team daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/5781095a-1640-4757-a3fe-a0817402edbf/CathMike-CSE-Rosedale-Vineyard-CT-071-lowres-engagement.jpg Our Team - Michael D’Amato, AICP, CZEO Co-Founder, Principal Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/41a0a51a-4d34-4be2-861f-255205152bff/JPGHeadshot1024.jpg Our Team - John Guszkowski, FAICP, CZEO, LEED AP Co-Founder, Principal John has been a Planner for twenty years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Fairfield University and a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management & Engineering from UConn. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and holds accreditations from the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officers (CZEO), the US Green Building Council (LEED-AP), and the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ENV-SP). He serves both private-sector developers and municipalities. In addition to serving as Consulting Town Planner for Voluntown, Columbia, Essex, Andover, and Hampton, CT, He has also served as Economic Development Coordinator for Hebron and Willington, and has written numerous planning documents and special studies for over 20 towns and cities in Connecticut. Prior to his work with Tyche, John worked for CME Associates (a CHA Company), served as Town Planner in Woodstock and Thompson, CT, and as a Planner with the Capitol Region Council of Governments. For the past twenty years, John has also served on the Board of the nonprofit Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development Council (RC&D), the last eighteen years as President. He also serves on the Executive Board and as Co-Chair of the Government Relations Committee of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA). In February 2026, John was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certifed Planners (FAICP). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/fb8e3f17-ec7c-421f-b338-3e457efcb4c4/RNheadshot0326.png Our Team - Robin Newton, AICP, CZEO Senior Planner Robin has over 20 years’ experience serving in Connecticut Municipal planning departments in various capacities, with the last 14 years as a municipal planner. Robin has served as a municipal wetlands agent, zoning enforcement officer, and code compliance officer. She has assisted several municipalities with comprehensive zoning regulation rewrites, PoCD updates, and implementation and training for Municipal Permitting Software programs. Robin has served on the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO) Executive Board since 2010 and has been the President since 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/60e2fac3-41b4-4224-ab23-79b1846e553d/050923_ZoeChatfieldHeadshots-220293.jpg Our Team - Zoe Chatfield Associate Planner Zoe has a Bachelor's in Sociology and Urban Studies from Smith College, a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from UConn, and a Master's in Community Development and Planning from Clark University. She sits on the Hartford Parking Authority board and is an alternate commissioner on the Historic Properties and Preservation Commission. She previously worked as assistant to the chair for Hartford's Commission on Cultural Affairs, where she helped write the policies and manage the selection process for Hartford's first Poet Laureate, Troubadour, and Flow Artist. She's also done freelance GIS work for Broadband Telecom and facilitated workshops for both high school and graduate students on topics of GIS, the arts in community, and social equity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/b9226809-a83f-45ac-8357-a56909e62891/Manuel.jpg Our Team Manuel Medina Associate Planner Manuel has worked in a diverse range of fields, having experience in academia, operations management, planning, and zoning. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Resource and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University. His most recent role was with the Town of Coventry where he worked as Assistant Planner and Zoning Enforcement Officer. Throughout his career, Manuel has had the opportunity to become fluent in several programming languages, which have been helpful when working with large datasets for GIS projects. He is interested in expanding his focus on transportation planning, especially since becoming a resident of Eastern Connecticut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/89d94d6a-400a-4f20-a345-cec9a7ef3030/Johneil2.jpg Our Team - Johneil Clarke Associate Planner Johneil has a Bachelor's in Environmental Studies and a Master's in Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making from St. John's University. She previously worked at the NYC Department of City Planning in a dual role as a planner where she facilitated notable development projects and public amenity spaces throughout Midtown Manhattan. Before working in New York, she was a Land Use Technician for the Town of Westbrook. Johneil also previously supported the CT Metropolitan Council of Governments’ member municipalities with achieving Sustainable CT certification through the Sustainable CT program. She assisted with the development of their online regional trail viewer through data integration and collection of their mapping schema. She is interested in expanding her focus on sustainable development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/354244bb-9dbf-47f4-82a8-aded5f555e6e/Jeremy+Headshot+%281%29.jpg Our Team - Jeremy DeCarli, AICP, CZEO Senior Planner Jeremy has worked in the field of Planning in Connecticut for over a decade. He is a Certified Zoning Enforcement Officer (CZEO), a Certified Inland Wetland Agent, and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). He has experience with many facets of planning, zoning enforcement, and wetland protection and enforcement. Past roles include the Director of Planning and Community Development in the Town of Southington, Planning and Zoning Official for the Town of East Hampton, and Regional Planner at the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments. Jeremy serves as the Professional Development Officer for the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association and is a member of the Executive Board. Jeremy previously served as the Chairman of the Inland Wetlands Commission in the Town of Haddam. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Emmanuel College and a Masters in Geography with a concentration in Planning from Central Connecticut State University. https://www.tycheplans.com/who-we-are-1 daily 1.0 2021-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/1615079430653-CXCWA5NXTG4QXA1Q3KU7/charrette.jpg Who We Are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/1615079555815-PLBUTNSC6IDVZFD4U20V/solarpanel2.jpg Who We Are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/1615079068780-8VXEAT0H1TYUK0UO0TXK/milltown.jpg Who We Are https://www.tycheplans.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Contact https://www.tycheplans.com/resources daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/e299ef7d-7714-46f5-b419-3c75ca2cfa30/HB+8002+Workshop+Flyer.jpg https://www.tycheplans.com/our-work daily 0.75 2021-07-15 https://www.tycheplans.com/our-work/project-four-wmjza monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/3254ed1e-e735-4539-8c37-f984355d50b5/waldemar-brandt-aHZF4sz0YNw-unsplash.jpg Our Work - Comprehensive & Master Planning - Comprehensive Plans Community-wide planning takes work. A solid foundation of understanding of the community’s demographics, market, and growth trajectory must be developed. Broad and thoughtful efforts must be made to ensure that input is gathered from as many stakeholders as possible. A shared vision must be carefully articulated. A strategy to deliver upon that vision needs to be grounded in an objective assessment of the achievable. Tyche’s team has developed a strong approach to comprehensive planning, including creation of Zoning Regulations, Affordable Housing Plans (CGS 8-30j), Subdivision Regulations, and other documents. This approach is based on best practices for community assessment, public engagement, and sustainability, but it is flexible to adapt to the needs and scope of each individual client. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/1626305807417-GLM3K8LN7UWAN90QCSEJ/chuttersnap-W-DQ0pMfyxM-unsplash.jpg Our Work - Comprehensive & Master Planning - Master Plans A master plan can be a critical tool to establish an aspirational yet achievable vision. Tyche has assisted clients with Master Plans at a variety of scales. From individual property development or campus master plans to municipal Plans of Conservation & Development, we understand how to translate a vision into a practical, implementable document. Using demographics and market analysis, thematic mapping, historic preservation, economic and environmental constraints, and the input of stakeholders, we help craft carefully structured plans with a focus on action. Tyche has assisted with Parking Master Plans for Putnam and Manchester, CT; Historic Property Redevelopment Plans for Hebron, Derby, and Wethersfield, and Plans of Conservation & Development for Essex, Clinton, Hampton, and Middletown. https://www.tycheplans.com/our-work/project-three-khggz monthly 0.5 2021-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/5754063f-dcc9-494b-9ced-b2d680767ae7/thisisengineering-raeng-xYCBw1uIP_M-unsplash.jpg Our Work - Regulation & Policy Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff88c767515f94037341718/5ca4a939-55dd-4ba2-ac5a-7dbd88273807/essexpocd.jpg Our Work - Regulation & Policy Development Plan of Conservation & Development https://www.tycheplans.com/our-work/project-two-2ryeh monthly 0.5 2021-07-14 https://www.tycheplans.com/our-work/project-two-2ryeh-86pf9 monthly 0.5 2021-07-14