About

TDFS Consulting, headed by Thomas D. Siburg, AICP, or often known as “Thomas Francis-Siburg,” offers a wide range of comprehensive land use and development consulting services to its clients. Thomas possesses a profound comprehension of the intricate land development regulations and political dynamics that govern the industry, and especially in Key West and the Florida Keys. He remains abreast of the latest project developments, following every detail to ensure that his clients and their goals avoid any pitfalls and are successful.

Thomas meticulously analyzes project goals and delves into the essential processes that guarantee project successes. He can represent a project through its entirety or provide valuable insights into specific aspects of it.

  • Thomas David Siburg (Francis-Siburg) is a certified urban and regional planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).


    Thomas has been facilitating community development for over 15 years through a variety of means, including but not limited to data and records analytics, community organizing, and urban and regional planning.


    Since January 2020, and having worked with Owen Trepanier & Associates, Thomas has become a leading planner in Key West and the Florida Keys, specializing in resilient commercial, residential and mixed use land planning, development, and entitlements.

  • CERTIFICATES

    American Institute of Certified Planners (2020-Present)
    American Planning Association

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    DEGREES

    Master of Urban and Regional Planning (May 2015)
    Housing and Community Development
    Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota


    Master of Social Work (May 2015)
    Community Practice
    School of Social Work, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota


    Bachelor of Arts (May 2011)
    Economics and Global Studies
    Pacific Lutheran University
    Tacoma, Washington

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    SPECIALTY & CONCENTRATED PROGRAMS

    “Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind” (Aug-Dec 2008)
    Center for Global Education
    Windhoek, Namibia

  • Owen Trepanier & Associates, Inc.
    Key West, FL
    Planning Manager (Jan 2022-Dec 2024)
    Planner / Development Specialist (Jan 2020-Dec 2021)


    Stratcolab, LLC
    Poulsbo, WA & Omaha, NE
    Community Resilience Lead (Jun 2016-Jan 2020)


    Redeemer Center For Life
    Minneapolis, MN
    Director of Urban Planning & Asset Development (Jun 2015-May 2016)


    All Parks Alliance for Change
    St. Paul, MN
    Community Organizer & Tenant Advocate (Sep 2014-May 2016)


    Humphrey School of Public Affairs
    Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
    Creative Community Revitalization & Development Planner (Sep 2014-May 2015)


    City of Windhoek Community Development Office
    Windhoek, Namibia
    Master of Urban Planning & Community Practice Social Work Intern (May 2014-Aug 2014)


    Pillsbury United Communities - Brian Coyle Center
    Minneapolis, MN
    Master of Social Work Intern (Sep 2012-May 2013)