Passion. Experience. Diligence.
Kraemer Land Planning is a firm founded on nearly two decades of land planning experience in the Roaring Fork Valley and strong positive relationships in a community and field where reputation matters.
Mike Kraemer, founder and principal, has a bachelors of science degree in Economics from University of Wisconsin La Crosse and, after professional athletic pursuits that taught him the value of discipline and commitment to quality, returned to Madison to earn his Master Degree in City Planning from the University of Wisconsin.
Called west by a desire to immerse himself in the outdoors and an active lifestyle, Mike found his first professional home with Pitkin County's Community Development Department. It was there that Mike first forged relationships with field professionals that are still maintained today, and where he gained a deep understanding of the subtleties of land use code under the mentorship of leaders who quite literally, wrote the land use codes in Pitkin County. During this time, Mike worked on notable projects, many of which established a precedent that is still referenced today. Mike's 15 years at the County was followed by time working as a Senior Planner for the City of Aspen before transitioning to consulting work in early 2020. With a renewed interest in fostering positive interactions between private citizens and government agencies throughout the land use process, Kraemer Land Planning was born at the end of 2021.
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Mike Kraemer
FOUNDING PRINCIPAL, PLANNER
With a masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning and Design from University of Wisconsin Madison and a robust history in athletics, Mike possesses knowledge and discipline in his work. As a longtime resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, his long-standing rapport with industry leaders and knowledge of local intricacies offer unique advantages when he represents his clients.
When he is not writing land use reports, Mike enjoys skiing with his wife and 5-year daughter, hiking with 2-year old son on his back, or practicing sustainable hunting practices on the land he is fortunate enough to call his backyard.
mike@kraemerlandplanning.com
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Carly Kraemer
CO-FOUNDER
Carly arrived in the valley with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a determination to do whatever was needed to establish roots in the incredible landscape that is the Roaring Fork Valley. With experience in banking, real estate and office administration, she keeps the daily operations of the office running smoothly and efficiently.
Outside the office, Carly is passionate about raising Kraemer kids, hiking, biking, and running. When she’s not working on all things KLP, she loves helping others get and stay fit to pursue the activities they love.
accounting@kraemerlandplanning.com
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Garrett Larimer
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Garrett is originally from Colorado and received a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and economic development at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Garrett made his way to the Roaring Fork Valley because of his love for the mountains and all of the recreational opportunities the valley offers. He worked for several years as a land use planner for the City of Aspen, where he made connections with industry professionals and gained invaluable experience navigating the complex regulatory environment. The experience and relationships built while navigating the Land Use approval process for commercial, lodging, and residential properties, are a key asset in his role at Kraemer Land Planning.
In his free time, he and his wife Adley can be found skiing, backpacking with their dogs, chasing elk through the woods during hunting season, or floating down the river.
garrett@kraemerlandplanning.com