Regina Binder

brings over 30 years of experience in strategic planning, permitting, project management, and sustainable development, working with communities, tourism and cultural ministries, NGOs, and private entities to achieve sustainable preservation and planning goals. Her expertise in preservation is matched by her commitment to fostering inclusive social, economic, and environmental benefits that respect both community identity and long-term resilience.

With a thorough understanding of process and a comprehensive vision shaped decades of service on various regulatory bodies, Binder aligns client objectives with official expectations, advising clients on the most effective strategies for securing project approval. Her collaboration with property owners, town staff, and local officials has allowed her to develop a proven preservation and resilience approach that honors both history and progress.

Local Expertise and Leadership in Provincetown

In Provincetown, Binder created the historic commission (now the Historic District Commission) and served as chair from 1992-99. She also chaired the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation for 10 years and recently served on the Harbor Committee, guiding Chapter 91 compliance. Her involvement spans the Zoning, Planning, and Licensing Boards, and she chaired the Building Committee for major municipal projects, including the reconstruction of MacMillan Pier and the installation of the central sewer system.

Her leadership of the Local Comprehensive Plan Committee led to the plan’s certification by the county in 2024. With over 30 years of board involvement, Binder values good governance and collaboration with and among regulatory agencies. Her extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations streamlines projects, saving clients time and resources by fostering positive partnerships with regulatory boards and leaders.

Binder is also the senior preservation specialist for Provincetown’s Underrepresented Communities Grant from the National Park Service to document LGBTQ significance within the Provincetown National Register District. She was invited by OneCape to present her work at their annual conference in 2024.

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International Projects and Sustainable Tourism

Internationally, Binder advises on sustainable tourism and cultural heritage preservation, working on iconic heritage sites such as Angkor Wat and the Markets of Trajan, as well as community-driven tourism routes in Peru and Spain. In Uruguay, she led a master planning effort to restore and adaptively reuse the central railway station and yards.

Currently, she serves as the Strategic Planning Director for Trove Tourism Development Advisors, applying her expertise in sustainable tourism strategy, asset audits, and place-based planning to help destinations develop authentic, resilient tourism frameworks. Through Trove, Binder has led projects in Phnom Penh, Cabo Verde, and Barbados, conducting readiness assessments, SWOT analyses, and strategic planning to align tourism initiatives with each destination’s unique cultural and environmental assets. Her work enhances local communities and preserves their distinct identities.

Credentials

Binder holds an MSc in Historic Preservation from Columbia University and a BA in Art History from Vassar College. She is a member of the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions and ICOMOS and serves as Chairman of the Board of the Provincetown Community Compact.

Testimonials

  • “Ginny vibrates with intellectual and creative energy. Her expertise in uncovering and articulating the intangible values of a place have influenced many of our projects.”

    Cameron Uganec

    Sr. Vice President, Marketing & Growth at Later

  • “Ginny is passionate about nurturing community through helping incubate & develop grass roots non profit organizations focusing on the arts, healthcare, environment and sense of place. Ginny brings vast experience, insights and teamwork to bring about solutions focused outcomes.”

    Mike Syers

    Retired Partner, EY real estate & hospitality advisory services

  • “I consulted with Ms. Binder on a number of projects and appreciate her drive and commitment to developing and delivering high-quality, effective decisions. Ms. Binder is competent and has all the qualities that make a difference: knowledge of her subject matter, commitment, intuition, and the capability to adapt to various clients' needs. She is a highly experienced and enjoyable professional, and I recommend her with the highest regards.”

    Earl Hinton

    Retired Executive, Organizational Consulting and Human Resource Management

  • “Ginny is a great pleasure to work with. She brings a creatve vision to each of her projects which is truly unique and yet thoroughly rooted in the context of the place. Somehow she manages to have a clear view of the big picture and each of the steps that needs to be taken to realize project goals.”

    Joan Berkowitz, FAPT

    Technical Director at CANY