The Urban Design/Planning Intern will work under the City of Raleigh Department of Planning and Development’s Urban Projects Division in Downtown Raleigh. The Urban Projects is a newly-created division of the Planning & Development Department dedicated to catalyzing and accelerating the transition from plan vision to physical reality through internal coordination, external partnerships, and problem solving. The intern will be a temporary employee of the City of Raleigh working at an hourly wage without benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Urban Design/Planning Intern will assist senior staff at the Urban Projects Division with the development of design and planning related research, reports, illustrative plans, 3-dimensional analysis and modeling studies, and assist with other related divisional tasks as needed.
The intern may also be involved in supporting project assignments associated with planning studies and reports, including area studies, corridor plans, redevelopment plans and streetscape design as part of the Planning and Development Department team.
Specific skill sets sought include knowledge of the design of the physical environment, creation of visual illustrations and 3D modeling, communicating design ideas into concept plans, ability to conduct independent research on urban design issues and develop reports and graphics on assigned topics.

Typical Qualifications
Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and a student in good academic standing. Preference for students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and/or City Planning.

No previous office experience required. Experience working collaboratively in a project team environment with planning scale and site plan scale projects is highly desired.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp Pro, Rhino3D, Google Earth, and CAD software as well as an ability to graphically illustrate design solutions by hand. A strong working knowledge of GIS/ArcView and Office suite software is also desired.

Additional Information
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The Project Planner will support the implementation of a variety of real estate projects and community infrastructure programs along with ongoing planning research and design review efforts of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA). The Project Planner will work collaboratively as part of the CRA’s Planning and Development team, supporting the CRA’s research, analysis, project design, and community engagement efforts related to its redevelopment programs. This position reports to the Director of Projects and Planning.

While there is no typical day, examples of the kinds of activities the Project Planner will support include:

• Conducting neighborhood land use and data analysis to inform community investments,
• Evaluating potential project sites for affordable housing or community facilities,
• Providing support for nonprofit capital improvement grant programs,
• Assisting with evaluation of redevelopment projects, and
• Researching opportunities to enhance workforce development programming and transportation infrastructure

The Project Planner’s work is done indoors in a professional office setting in Kendall Square, as well as outdoors at various local project and meeting sites. This role requires attendance at some evening meetings. It is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work week. The CRA operates within a permanent hybrid office and remote work structure where at least three days per week are spent in the office.

Respond no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2023 by sending an application consisting of your cover letter and resume as one PDF (maximum two pages) to planning@cambridgeredeveopment.org. Place “Project Planner” in the subject and attach your PDF. The CRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity of experience, opinion, and approach.

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The Intern will be developing a methodology to help DDOT identify critical trail gaps in the existing multi-use trail network. There are over 60 miles of multi-use trails for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the District of Columbia. Strategy 22 of the MoveDC Plan, Build More Trails in the Capital Trails Network, requires DDOT to develop a methodology to measure the extent to which a project improves trail network connectivity.

Intern Skills:
– Experience in research and analysis skills to review document
– Proficiency in presentation, visual display and communication of data, including GIS
– Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Words, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Educational Background:
– graduate Students with general knowledge of transportation planning and interest in active transportation.

Bi-Weekly Stipends of $1,600
To Apply, visit www.hutrc.ord/internships

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Governor Cooper’s policy office is hiring a new policy advisor and we’re hoping you can help spread the word! The policy office advances Governor Cooper’s agenda through policy and budget development and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities of the policy advisor position include:
Researching and drafting policy briefs, memos, and executive orders and directives;Engaging with stakeholders and constituents; andWorking closely with cabinet agencies on policy priorities and implementation.

We’re looking for a detail- and deadline-oriented self-starter who is passionate about public service. Applicants must have outstanding communication skills and the ability to synthesize information across a wide variety of issue
areas. Portfolio may include environmental justice, environmental quality, natural and cultural resources, transportation, and military and veterans affairs issues.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to
rania.hassan@nc.gov by Wednesday, March 1.

We’re excited to be growing our transportation team here at the NPS National Capital Region Office to four people. This new position will have a big hand in helping DC area parks move forward transportation projects, including trail and pedestrian and bicyclist safety projects. Please share with your networks.

Interdisciplinary Transportation Project Manager (Community Planner/Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect), GS-12

Open: 1/24-2/7 (first 50 applicants)

Description: Serves as a Project Manager which supports transportation planning, design, and construction activities at National Park Service units in the National Capital Region.
These projects help parks maintain and improve their transportation facilities, including roads and parkways, paved trails, bridges, tunnels, transit systems, and intelligent transportation systems. This position is duty stationed in DC.

To Apply:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/701425200

Emerald Network Project Manager Job Description October 2022

What we’re looking for:

LivableStreets seeks a thorough, passionate, and thoughtful project manager to advocate for greenway connections, work with partners to build strong coalitions, and help broaden awareness around the Emerald Network’s priorities.

Who we are and what we do​:

For 17 years LivableStreets has been transforming Metro Boston’s streets by advocating for innovative and equitable transportation solutions that are safe, affordable, and enjoyable – making our community more connected and livable (via transit, housing, and greenways) for everyone. LivableStreets is on a committed path to becoming an anti-racist organization, and we are seeking an individual who will uphold these values and embed anti-racism at the heart of their work.

In 2015, Livable Streets launched the Emerald Network, a vision that builds on Boston’s greenways to create a seamless 200-mile greenway network across metroBoston. Learn more at www.emeraldnetwork.info.

What the Project Manager will do:

Reporting to the Program Director, the Project Manager will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from assisting on to managing projects like the DOT Greenway, Columbia Road, and our Charles River Area Projects, to help steward coalitions that advance the Emerald Network’s mission, and sustaining relationships with community, municipal, and agency partners.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, willing to learn on the go, and able to independently manage multiple complex projects. They are a good listener, able to empathize with a variety of community challenges and lived experiences, and have strong design and research skills with expertise across active transportation, transit, and the environment. The Project Manager should be aware of and/or committed to learning about anti-gentrification and anti-racist practices. This position will begin mostly remote with some in-person work to support public meetings and community walk/ride-alongs. The Project Manager will occasionally work outside regular 9-5 hours, including 2-3 evenings a month for work-related meetings, events, and public presentations.

Primary responsibilities include:– Expanding engagement efforts and working directly with Boston-area communities to improve transportation and housing access for all. Examples of these efforts include:
– Creating and maintaining maps related to the Emerald Network and its projects
– Managing key projects within the Emerald Network by coordinating local organizations and community residents
– Attending public meetings as well as internal and external coalition meetings
– Coordinating outreach and supporting communications, including but not limited to writing comment letters and blog posts
– Strengthening working relationships by providing technical assistance for and with community organizations, community leaders, and city & agency staff in their efforts to connect with communities and further elevate the Emerald Network’s priorities

Other responsibilities include:
– Maintaining the Emerald Network links database, list of project partners, and progress reports
– Representing LivableStreets at public events, meetings, and with the press
– Collaborating with the Program Director to cultivate effective partnerships, including foundation, corporate, and donor support
– Working with our Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Diversity Fellow to create a Greenways Playbook, an instructive resource exploring how to build public green spaces in communities
– Collaborating with staff to produce written and digital external communications, including regular newsletters, social media posts, website updates, and other communication tools

Day-to-day, this looks like:
– Responding to emails from other advocacy organizations, funders, and non-profit groups to coordinate work towards common aims.
– Organizing, hosting, and executing events that bring people together to workshop ideas for our priority projects, such as the Charles River, DOT Greenway, and Columbia Road.
– Meeting with leaders (political, community, environmental, etc) to hear their stories, concerns, and goals. Support these leaders in a way that promotes the creation or improvement of non-vehicular networks.
– Collaborating with governmental organizations, such as the City of Boston’s transportation planners or the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Community Engagement team, to offer suggestions, ideas, and feedback we have heard from communities.

To be successful in this job, you should…:

Have previous professional experience: You have experience in the fields of housing, land use, urban planning, transportation, landscape architecture, public health, environmentalism, or government. You have a minimum of 3 years of professional or lived experience with demonstrated leadership managing groups of people and/or initiatives/programs. Whether or not you are currently local to the area, you are familiar with Metro Boston regional planning issues. You have strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Fundraising and/or previous non-profit campaign management experience is a plus.

Have technical experience (or be willing to learn): You have some familiarity in a combination of the following: ArcGIS, other mapping software, and Adobe Illustrator/InDesign. If you are unfamiliar with these programs, you have a comfort in self directed learning. Skills communicating in other languages (e.g. Spanish, Creole) is a plus.

Enjoy building relationships: You enjoy connecting with people, particularly people with lived experiences different from your own. You enjoy cultivating and maintaining relationships through consistent meetings, formal and informal conversations, and amplifying community voices to those in power. You have been told that you are a good listener.

Be open to new ideas: You are inspired by the possibility of creating new systems, processes, and environments. You are willing to challenge your personal perceptions and ideas and remain open to new modes of being. You acknowledge that all people contain expertise, even when they don’t have a fancy professional title.

Have the ability to do many things, as well as the confidence to ask for help: You feel comfortable taking initiative, thinking across disciplines, and creatively resolving problems. You have the ability to execute a number of diverse projects simultaneously, but also know when to ask for help. We believe strongly in teamwork.

Foster a commitment to anti-racism + social justice: You are open to and curious about both professional and personal anti-racism work. Even if you are early in your anti-racist journey, you understand that your own identities color how you see the world and how this may effect LivableStreet’s goal to advocate for equitaible communities. You understand that decisions about highways, funding, the location of public space, and the access to affordable housing have had racist histories and are up to the challenge of building towards just communities.

Take care of yourself: Advocacy work requires a great deal of emotion, passion, honesty, and hard conversations. You understand what you need to recharge and prioritize your own well-being. You help LivableStreets cultivate an environment of hard work balanced with rest and restoration, by respecting our “Forever Fridays” (half day Fridays all year long!) and making use of vacation time.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $60 -70K. Benefits include health care, dental care, a transportation stipend, paid vacation, and a commitment to professional development.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to abby@livablestreets.info by Monday, October 24th. Early applications are encouraged.

LivableStreets is an E-Verify employer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
LivableStreets is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. People with multiple marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply, including people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. LivableStreets does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition (including pregnancy and/or genetic characteristics), mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

APPLICATION TIMELINE
To ensure we find the right candidate and honor your time, we will conduct an applicant search in up to three rounds after review of resumes.

Send the following to abby@livablestreets.info:
Cover letter explaining why you are right for this position
Resume
Three professional references
Applications due: Monday, Oct 24, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round one by: Friday, Nov 4, 2022

Round One
We would love to learn more about you. You will participate in a 30 minute phone call with our Deputy Director or Content + Culture Manager where we will ask questions about your experience and interests.
Date: Thursday, Oct 27 – Friday, Nov 4, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round two by: Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022

Round Two
Spend some time with the LivableStreets team, virtually. This will include a small group interview with the whole team where we ask you to discuss your skill set and experience related to the position. At this time, with your permission, we will also reach out to your professional references.
Date: Thursday, Nov 10 – Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round three: Wednesday, Nov 23 – Dec 5, 2022

Round Three (as needed)
You may have the opportunity to meet with the Program Director one-on-one. This session will allow for deeper conversations about details/day-to-day operations of the position, and a chance to ask any lingering questions. We may ask you to complete a small written assignment to demonstrate your skill set.
Date: Monday, Nov 28 – Monday, Dec 5, 2022
Candidates will be notified of the final hiring decision by: Friday, Dec 9, 2022
Expected Start Date: Monday, Dec 19, 2022 – Monday, Jan 9, 2023

Location: ZOOM. LivableStreets Alliance Office, 70 Pacific Street, Cambridge MA, 02139

The Town of Garner (pop. 33,500 and growing), seeks a self-motivated individual experienced in urban design review to lead a team of three (3) planners charged with developing, coordinating and implementing the Town’s development review program and related activities.

The successful candidate will:
1) set a high bar for teamwork within the group,
2) encourage and support professional and technical development of staff,
3) insist on excellence and character building in site and subdivision plans, and
4) skillfully navigate the upcoming transition from paper to electronic plan review.

The Development Review Manager position is a revised and re-tooled role within the Garner Planning Department, acting as a division/section manager reporting to the Planning Director.

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years public sector planning experience required. AICP, PLA or similar certification/license required.

Position open until filled, but first review of applications will begin on September 19, 2022. See attached flyer for more information about the position and the Town!

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/garnernc/jobs/3692447/development-review-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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Job Summary

AECOM has an immediate opening for an Urban Planner III in our Germantown, MD office.

This position seeks to extend the planning skills above to a federal contract. The incumbent must have familiarity with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs, non-governmental mitigation and resiliency grant programs, and knowledge of how states develop, manage, and implement these grants. This position provides contract based technical support functions to our principle client. The incumbent will possess the skills necessary to conduct extensive policy research and development, excellent oral/writing skills, and have significant experience with hazard mitigation, risk reduction, resiliency initiatives and other related activities.

Overall Planning Skills/Experience:

Manages complex planning studies, development applications and reviews.

Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on hazard mitigation, risk reduction, nature based solutions, land use, physical, social and economic issues.

Provides professional planning assistance to our principle client on varied mitigation, resiliency, risk reduction, environmental, land use and grants implementation projects.

Develops plans, studies and analyses on complex mitigation policies and initiatives.

Works in regional program areas relating to hazard mitigation, risk reduction, resiliency planning, natural/water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, coastal zone management, and others.

Conducts meetings and presents reports and other findings to staff with advisory boards and officials.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Planning, or related degree, with 4 years of experience in Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Planning, Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Management, Floodplain Management or directly related field

Due to the nature of the work U.S. Citizenship is required

 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree preferred

5 + Years of experience in Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Planning, Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Management, Floodplain Management or directly related field is preferred

What We Offer:

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

 

Additional Information:

Relocation is not available for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position

Job Category Planning

Business Line Water

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 269616BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The Downtown Mebane Development Corporation (DMDC) is seeking a full-time Executive Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the future Mebane Main Street Program. The DMDC Executive Director will be a full-time employee of the newly formed 501c3 organization, managed by a nine-member Board of Directors, with salary and benefits funded by the City of Mebane. The Executive Director will be responsible for coordinating the Main Street Four Point Approach as outlined in the Downtown Mebane Economic Development Implementation Plan.

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Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. 

Our Mission: To create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs.

Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will support and work with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. This position will be responsible for working directly with a Neighborhood Strategies Vice President to spearhead inter-departmental and inter-agency coordination. 

The primary focus will be leading various NYCEDC’s urban design workstreams and playing a central role in NYCEDC’s planning work and may be asked to support the project management. They will perform architectural and urban design tasks at various scales, providing support relating to site planning, overall massing and architectural expression, streetscape, landscape, and sustainable design to the Neighborhood Strategies Department’s work on multiple projects. Additional tasks include managing consultants, setting urban design workplans and scopes, developing visualizations for decision making and external communication, briefing senior leadership and external stakeholders, developing overall urban design strategies as part of master planning and site redevelopment projects, and visioning towards goals.

The diverse Urban Design portfolio encompass projects across all five boroughs that vary in scale, typology and include long-term planning and strategy to direct infrastructure to project implementation.

Recent projects include: bringing waterfront greenways to underserved communities in Northern Manhattan, designing an innovative climate master plan for flood protection and open space in the Financial District and South Street Seaport, and envisioning a revitalized public realm around the Broadway Junction transit hub in East New York, planning for the public realm around a future Metro-North Station in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, and supporting the design of waterfront open space on public sites in the South Bronx and other parts of New York City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Lead the urban design workstreams of Planning Division’s interdisciplinary teams to produce quality work product, meet milestones, and communicate across various audiences
– Provide urban design technical assistance and guidance to Department staff on an as-needed basis
– Plan, organize and conduct zoning, land use and urban design studies, research data, analyze built environment conditions, prepare 3D massings, maps and written reports
– Develop criteria and design guidelines for large-scale planning efforts and neighborhood studies
– Prepare conceptual designs and development design criteria, and coordinate with agency staff and other involved agencies
– Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the NYC Zoning Resolution as well as urban design and planning trends
– Build and maintain relationships with other urban design leads across government and the nonprofit and private sectors
– Support reviewing and drafting urban design components of requests for proposals (RFPs) and other public procurements
– Organize and prepare graphic and written materials, and present to NYCEDC staff and leadership, community boards, elected officials. and public agencies
– Coordinate with other agency representatives on Department studies, projects and ULURP applications
– Perform other related tasks and projects
– Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
– Master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, and/or urban design strongly preferred. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in urban planning will be considered if the qualifications are met below.
2-3 years of full-time experience related to urban design and development
– Strong urban design capabilities and experience with physical planning and design practices including site planning, building massing, and layouts
– Knowledge of climate resiliency and sustainability measures and best practices
– Strong ability to represent the built form, urban design concepts, and site plans in a variety of ways including free-hand sketches, 3D modeling, and computer-based rendering and modeling tools such as Rhino 3D, SketchUp, and AutoCAD
– Graphic design and geospatial -analyses skills preferred, including Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS
– Familiarity with the NYC Zoning Resolution, building codes, and the public land use review process
– Demonstrated ability to self-manage as well as superior project management skills including the ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision.
– Understanding of urban design best practice examples from around the world
– Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and analytical skills.
– Ability to facilitate community outreach processes and translate design concepts into approachable materials that can be understood by a wide range of audiences
– Strong entrepreneurial, interpersonal, and leadership skills; should be a self-starter and take initiative
– Occasional travel across the five boroughs of New York City
– Must obtain/maintain New York City residency within 180 days of hire

As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as defined by the CDC, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability

Applicants who are chosen for an interview should bring copies of their design portfolio. Interviews will also include an urban design skills test. A final decision about the position’s title will depend on the selected applicant’s qualifications and experience.

About Us: NYCEDC is New York City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. Our mission is to create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs. We do this by developing, managing, and implementing expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment and strengthen the city’s competitive position.

NYCEDC is dedicated to the creation of a dynamic, equitable, and sustainable urban economy. We are making sure that whatever happens next, happens right here in New York City—and that all New Yorkers are a part of it.

NYCEDC offers many unique advantages for an exciting and fulfilling career. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
– The unique opportunity to make an impact on New York City
– Working on diverse, unique, and challenging projects
– Working closely with teams of creative, highly motivated, and passionate people
– Learning opportunities designed to enhance the practical skills and business knowledge of our employees
– Excellent benefits, including company-paid 401(a) pension plan, 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid family leave and paid time off, and other perks

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our diversity and inclusion mission is to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce comprised of talented people. NYCEDC employees can expect to work as part of a highly engaged, passionate and inclusive workforce where everyone’s contributions are valued, respected and make an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!