Daniel McLoughlin
- B.S. City & Regional Planning, PAB-Accredited
Cal Poly SLO, Architecture & Environmental Design
Expected May 2027 - C1 Level Spanish Fluency
- 3 Summers as Paid Intern · Extensive Hands-On Studio Work
- Selected, International Urban Design Workshop · Lisbon, Portugal
About Me
I'm a fourth-year City and Regional Planning student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, expected to graduate in May 2027 with a PAB-accredited B.S. from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. My studio work ranges from infill site planning to campus-scale master planning, much of it in courses shared with graduate students in the same accredited curriculum.
For three summers I've worked as a Paid Intern at Design Development Architects in White Plains, New York. I produce 3D models for client presentations, document existing conditions on site visits, and support projects ranging from single-family residential to high-density mixed use. I also maintain the firm's portfolio and website.
In June 2025 I was selected for the International Urban Design Workshop at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, where I worked with an international team on a redevelopment proposal for Braço de Prata. That fall I enrolled directly at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, completing a 6-month term of courses taught entirely in Spanish alongside Spanish students.
I'm seeking a full-time urban design or planning position beginning summer 2027.
Outside of work and school, I enjoy traveling, architecture, art history, and California's natural landscapes.
Education
College of Architecture and Environmental Design. Curriculum emphasizing applied planning methods, spatial analysis, GIS, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on urban design studio work.
Applied and enrolled independently. Completed a 6-month term of courses taught entirely in Spanish, alongside Spanish students.
Applied independently and selected to join an international team. Developed a redevelopment proposal for Braço de Prata, presented to faculty and practitioners in urban design, architecture, and planning.
Selected Work
Cal Poly Maritime Academy Master Plan
Campus master plan supporting enrollment growth through new housing, academic facilities, recreation, public spaces, and waterfront improvements. The proposal emphasizes pedestrian connectivity and a more cohesive student experience.
Illustrative Site Plan
Final master plan integrating new development, circulation, open space, and the waterfront.
Conceptual Land Use Plan
Establishes proposed land uses, pedestrian connections, and major campus improvements.
Church Street Mixed-Use Redevelopment
A conceptual mixed-use redevelopment study for a prominent site in downtown White Plains, New York. The proposal explores massing strategies for a high-density program including residential towers, ground-floor retail, and structured parking, produced as 3D models and presentation materials in my role as a Paid Intern at Design Development Architects.
Concept 1 · Replaces Existing Parking Garage
Concept 2 · Maintains Existing Parking Structure
31 Davis Hill
A single-family residence organized as three gabled volumes joined by glazed links, with a detached-style garage wing. Work included the first floor construction plan and presentation renderings, produced in my role as a Paid Intern at Design Development Architects.
First Floor Plan
Front Elevation
Perspective View
45 S. Shore
A lakefront residence with a dark board-and-batten gable, a raised deck, and an upper balcony oriented to the water. Work included 3D models, sketch perspectives, and renderings, produced in my role as a Paid Intern at Design Development Architects.
Front Rendering
Lakeside Deck · Aerial Sketch
Interior View to the Lake
The Greenway: Santa Rosa & Olive
A land use study and design proposal for an 89,500 SF infill site at the intersection of Santa Rosa and Olive Streets in San Luis Obispo. The Greenway integrates parking into the natural topography to maximize open space, featuring a central public park, community garden, and an 18,000 SF rooftop park above a grocery store with a café and greenhouse. 52 residential units, 29,300 SF of commercial space, FAR of 1.48, 64.6% open space. Studio under Prof. Thando Mthembu.
Illustrated Site Plan
Section AA'
Concept Diagram
S. Oakglen Ave Community Redevelopment
A proposed redevelopment of a former Christmas tree farm on S. Oakglen Avenue, Nipomo, reimagined as a mixed-use community hub. The 5.2-acre site incorporates 46 residential units, a maker space, café/bar, thrift store with housing above, recreation center, and a greenhouse and market, totaling 92,763 SF of floor area at a 0.67 FAR. The design pairs shaded pedestrian paths and landscaped plazas with a diverse mix of uses to create a vibrant neighborhood anchor. Studio under Prof. Gretchen Stranzl McCann.
Illustrated Site Plan
Section B-B'
Vision Board · Site Context
Vision Board · Focus Area Concept
Prado de Prata: Braço de Prata
A comprehensive urban design proposal for the East Riverside district of Lisbon, developed during the VI International Urban Design Workshop at Instituto Superior Técnico, where I was a selected participant. The plan anchors historical residential uses and commercial activity while improving pedestrian and bicycle circulation. New public spaces, including an arched pedestrian linkage, urban agriculture, and a central praça, foster community interaction while preserving the area's character. A team project produced with an international student group.
Contact Information
California-based · Willing to relocate
Seeking a full-time urban design or planning position beginning summer 2027.