TYLER HINKLE

Education

Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia
Bachelor of Art in History, University of Virginia
Bachelor in Art in Latin American Studies (Distinguished Major), University of Virginia

Biography

Tyler Hinkle, AICP, is the County Planner for Shenandoah County in Virginia. In this role, he performs all long-range planning efforts from Comprehensive Plan updates to larger visioning processes. He also works with applicants through Special Use Permits, Rezonings, Conservation Easements, Agricultural And Forestal Districts, as well as mediation work. For five years Tyler guided the County in an innovative approach to create a new Comprehensive Plan with residents involved in co-production throughout the process. Tyler is currently working on implementing the Plan which balances preservation and place-based investment in towns, villages, and hamlets. Prior to returning to where he grew up, Tyler attended UVA and worked as a researcher for Dr. Suzanne Moomaw, during that time he also served as the President of the Student Planners Association from 2019-2020.
 
In 2023, the American Planning Association, Virginia Chapter, recognized Tyler with the Distinguished New Professional Award. In 2024, the Lord Fairfax Soil And Water Conservation District recognized him with the Conservation Leader award. Since 2021, Tyler also serves as the Shenandoah Valley Section Director for the Virginia Chapter of APA. Tyler teaches a course in Urban and Environmental Planning titled Townscape Planning for Rural-Urban Partnerships.