Who We Are
Resilient Transitions is inspired by the ecological processes of forest succession and by the power of people to face challenges with ambition. This dual inspiration shapes our design and planning strategy. We are dedicated to helping our clients build adaptive capacity and to fostering resilient landscapes that can thrive in the face of change.
What We Do
We strive to provide services that contribute to the long-term well-being of the lands we work on and their surrounding communities.
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We pursue hope and take action in equal measure.
Resilient Transitions is built on the belief that effective planning and data-driven insights can lead to ecological solutions that benefit both the land and the people connected to it. For 15 years I have had the privilege of sitting at the table with landowners, landscape architects, planners, habitat managers, and ecologists, all committed to finding a balance between conservation, development, and portfolio performance.
I began my career as an ecologist and researcher at the University of Florida, earning a Ph.D. in Design, Construction, and Planning, with my foundation rooted in Wildlife Ecology and Urban Planning. I spent years working with many of Florida’s landowners and conservation organizations learning how to integrate landscape conservation into strategic growth. I then relocated and served as Planning Director to an award-winning non-profit land trust based in San Diego County, helping them to better understand their land management strategies in the face of continuous development in Southern California.
I came to recognize the challenges faced at all planning scales: The small landowner seeking innovative solutions for working lands while feeling the pressure to cash out to development, and the large land manager seeking a deeper understanding of their role in sustaining a living system and the growing community they are a apart of.
Resilient Transitions is an asset to landowners, municipalities, and developers alike. As a planning and design firm we love leveraging geospatial technologies and mapping tools, but we offer a full suite of land management strategies, landscape design, and strategic planning expertise to tackle the unique challenges you and you team face. As the firm’s lead consultant, I bring a commitment to creating resilient landscapes that thrive in a changing world.
Awards & Achievements
2023
Celebrating 4 Years as Lecturer of Intermediate and Advanced Geographic Information Systems.
Rothberg, S: Lecturer. Department of Urban Studies and Planning, University of California San Diego.
2022
Rothberg, S. Highlighting Applications of Advanced GIS in Climate Resiliency.
A presentation hosted by the Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy, Scripps Institution of Oceanography. La Jolla, CA.
2021
Sustainability Project of the Year Award: San Elijo Lagoon Restoration
SANDAG and CalTrans, in partnership with Nature Collective. (Contributed as Planning Director, Nature Collective). Awarded by American Public Works Association – San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter.
2021
2021 Merit Award for Establishment and Beautification of Permanent Open Space
(Contributed as Planning Director, Nature Collective). Awarded by California Trails and Greenways and California State Parks.
2020
Best Restored Beach Award: Cardiff Living Shoreline.
City of Encinitas in partnership with Nature Collective. (Contributed as Environmental Planner, Nature Collective). Presented by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.
2019
Kobziar, L., Varner, J., Kreye, J., Andreu, M., Godwin, D. The consequences of soil heating for prescribed fire use and fire restoration in the South.
Joint Fire Science Program. (Acknowledgement of Contribution, Rothberg, S.)
2019
Rothberg, S. ArcGIS Pro: Migration, Successes, and Lessons Learned.
A presentation hosted by the San Diego Regional GIS Council.
2017
University of Florida Teaching Award: Rothberg, S.
An annual award from the University of Florida Graduate School recognizing major contribution to teaching and learning at the University of Florida.
2017
Rothberg, S., Zwick, P., Kobziar, L. Florida’s Fireprints: Exploring Spatio-Temporal Differences in Fire, Weather, and Land Use Relationships.
(Dissertation).
2015
Kobziar, L. and Rothberg, S. Perspectives and trends in prescribed burning in the southeastern US. Putting Fire to Work for Working Forests & Landscapes: Best Practices for Communication & Delivery of Prescribed Fire Messaging.
Tall Timbers Research Station, July 28-29, 2015. (Keynote Presentation).
2014
Rothberg, Scott. Central Florida Climate Change: A Panel Discussion on the Science, the Expected Changes, and the Planning Needed.
Hosted by the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association.
2014
Rothberg, Scott. Balancing the Playing Field: Development and Wildfire Resiliency.
A presentation hosted by the ESRI User Conference.
2013
Peter Kanavos, Sr. Memorial Award: Rothberg, S.
An annual award recognizing overall excellence of a Graduating Planning Student. University of Florida Department of Urban and Regional Planning.
2013
Rothberg, Scott. Report to the Conserved Forest Ecosystems: Outreach and Research (CFEOR) Biannual Meeting.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Tallahassee, Fl.
2013
Rothberg, Scott. Evaluating Development Design for the Conservation of Fire Dependent Ecosystems and Landscape Level Processes.
University of Florida.
2012
Rothberg, Scott. Water and Land Use Planning.
Florida Planning: A Publication of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association. Summer 2012.