City of Farmers Branch, Farmers Branch, Texas

Centrally located in the Dallas Metroplex area, the City of Farmers Branch addresses community needs by providing services such as animal services, building inspection, code enforcement, environmental health, and planning & zoning.

Mehrnaz Mehraein

Educational Background: Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transportation University of Texas (December 2014), Master of Science, Urban Planning (September 2013), Bachelor of Science (September 2011)

Narrative of Work: The City of Farmers Branch Planning Department recently hired an intern, Mehrnaz Mehraein, who will provide support to the Planning Department and the Information Services Department. She will assist staff in collecting and preparing data related to planning projects, utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to update zoning and land use maps, manage and update the GIS geodatabases and explore additional software and mapping opportunities to increase the efficiency and communication for the Planning Department.