Rista Malanca, AICP

Rista Malanca

City Title(s):   Director of Economic Development

Department:   Economic Development 

Phone:   860-496-5920

Email:   Rista_Malanca@torringtonct.org

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Job Description:   Works with businesses and property owners to support economic development within the City.  Works to attract and retain businesses and to support redevelopment of properties to put back into productive re-use. 

Year of Employment:   2014

Other Roles - Boards, Commissions & Certifications:   

  • Naugatuck River Greenway Steering Committee - Co-Chair
  • CT Greenways Council -  Vice Chair
  • CT Chapter of American Planning Association - member
  • CEDAS - Board Member
  • CT Brownfield Land Bank - Board Member 
  • Regional Brownfield Partnership - Ex. Committee

What do you like to do outside of work?:   Hike

Favorite Quote:   "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”  ― Margaret Mead