LaShondra Holmes Stringfellow, AICP
Planning Manager
About LaShondra
LaShondra brings more than 20 years of planning and community development leadership from the municipalities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, McKinney, Cedar Hill, and League City. She has led teams of over 40 professionals, built and restructured departments, and guided complex zoning, subdivision, and code amendment initiatives in high-growth municipalities and politically sensitive environments. Her leadership has supported City Councils, Planning & Zoning Commissions, and multiple boards, while advancing major initiatives such as comprehensive plans, small area plans, urban forestry policy, development process improvements, and large-scale rezonings.
LaShondra values collaboration with people from different backgrounds and perspectives to find solutions to complex problems. Under her direction, her teams have received three Texas American Planning Association awards for comprehensive planning and current planning, reflecting a consistent track record of excellence, innovation, and measurable results.
DeSoto, Texas
Location
Contact
214.430.4450 ext. 207
American Institute of Certified Planners
No. 137412
Registrations
American Planning Association
Professional Affiliations
Restorative
Developer
Connectedness
Individualization
Responsibility
CliftonStrengths
University of Texas – Arlington
M.S. City and Regional Planning
Baylor University
B.S. Journalism & Social Work
Education
Q&A with LaShondra
What do you do outside of work?
Family is very important to me. Most of my time outside of work is spent with family and traveling to visit family. I really love road trips and being outdoors.
Favorite podcasts?
I typically only listen to podcasts that motivate me to action or inspire me to be the best version of myself.
Music you put on while you’re working?
I actually don’t listen to music when I am working. Maybe I should.
One book (or more, if you must) you'd recommend that you've read in the last 2 years?
Book of Proverbs, New International Version of the Bible.
Favorite childhood breakfast cereal?
I was born an adult. I only ate cereal when there were no other alternatives. If I had to pick one, it would be mini wheats - my grandmother’s cereal choice when she didn’t cook breakfast.