the team

Breana Soto is a community development professional who brings a rare balance of engineering discipline and planning insight to her work at Simplecity Design. After serving as Community Development Director for the City of Castroville, she carries forward a deep understanding of how cities grow, how regulations shape outcomes, and how to align development activity with community goals. Her municipal background gives her a practical, grounded perspective on zoning, permitting, ordinance revision, historic preservation, and the day‑to‑day realities of helping communities navigate growth.

At Simplecity, Breana applies this experience to help cities modernize development processes, strengthen policy frameworks, and implement growth strategies that support long‑term livability. She excels at translating technical requirements into clear, actionable pathways for staff, developers, and residents, ensuring that projects move forward efficiently and in alignment with local priorities. Her collaborative, community‑minded approach supports Simplecity’s mission to help cities grow intentionally, transparently, and in ways that reflect the people who call them home.