David Mogavero, Senior Principal
David Mogavero has over 30 years experience with special expertise in the areas of ecological building, environmental planning, infill development, urban design, and energy efficient design.
His commitment to human-based architecture, the revitalization of existing neighborhoods, economic and ecological sustainability of communities, and participation in the planning and design process by end-users is well-known and recognized within professional and citizen communities.
As one of the most experienced advocates and practitioners in land use transit issues in the Central Valley, David has actively lectured, written and advocated for environmentally-sound urban development, including infill and higher density transit and pedestrian oriented development.
Through his professional practice and tenure as a board member and President of the Environmental Council of Sacramento and The Planning and Conservation League, he has facilitated the widespread adoption of these principles in projects and communities throughout California.
Craig Stradley, Principal
Craig has more than 20 years of experience in design and master planning of various building types including multi-family housing developments, student residences, senior living complexes, community centers, retail and office buildings, and urban transit stations. His approach to project management is to work closely with clients to balance function and efficiency with architectural and social concerns.
Recently, Craig was the project manager on the Tercero SII Student Housing project at UC Davis where he was responsible for overseeing the design of the project and technical coordination with in-house and Campus staff.
John Nicolaus, Principal Landscape Architect
John is a recent addition to the Mogavero Notestine Associates team, but has been working with us on a wide range of projects for many years. Urban design and community redevelopment are special interests of John, who has substantial experience in master planning and design to revitalize historic downtowns, neighborhoods and transportation corridors. In his efforts to communicate the value that these types of projects can bring to neighborhoods, John is committed to consensus building and the community-based planning process. John has extensive experience in assembling and managing diverse consultant teams through all phases of design and construction. He is familiar with urban transportation modes and with the landscape planning and design of intermodal transit facilities as well as rural communities and the attention to detail they require. His responsibilities include all aspects of project and client development; agency coordination; master planning and design; community-based planning and design; project and consultant team management; construction documentation; and construction administration. Over the past 20 years, John has acted as a spokesman for matters of landscape architecture at the local and national levels.
Mike Notestine, Principal
Michael has over 25 years of extensive experience in all aspects of planning including general plans, specific plans, and regional and community plans. His expertise includes developing revitalization strategies and design guidelines for neighborhoods, and the implementation of improvement strategies for downtown communities in California’s North Coast, Central Valley, Foothill, and Sierra regions.
A substantial amount of Michael’s work involves preserving and enhancing communities whose historic downtown areas and commercial corridors are facing economic pressure from commercial development away from the city center. Michael has worked on creating plans that encourage appropriate commercial and residential development for these areas.
Michael is also an expert in economic development, historic preservation, urban design and encouraging community participation through charrettes. Michael has been an advocate for infill development and has been instrumental in the development of policies, plans, and strategies that encourage pedestrian-friendly and transit supportive communities.
In addition, Michael is well informed on the myriad of funding sources, both government and private, available for revitalization efforts, and has frequently helped clients identify additional funding sources applicable to their projects.
Renner Johnston, Associate
Renner has over 15 years of experience in architectural design across a range of building and construction types. Since joining Mogavero Notestine Associates in 1997, Renner has served as Project Manager on various residential, retail and mixed-use projects. Renner places specific emphasis on elements of each project that provide for pedestrian-friendly environments and accessibility to transportation.
Recently, Renner oversaw a 120-unit student residential development in the City of Davis where the design encourages a sense of community for its student residents and maximizes the site’s immediate connection to the UC Davis campus.
Renner has also worked on several prominent planning projects including the Modesto Village One Town Center where multi-family residences, office and retail spaces fit into a master-planned community.