About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville Planning and Urban Design Department is currently looking to fill an Urban Designer I position that will focus on coordinating community-led design projects and incorporating art and place-based interventions in public spaces. The Designer will work directly with the community and across city departments to improve Asheville’s public realm. They will be a part of a team providing internal and external design assistance that better aligns the built environment with the community’s visions.

The ideal candidate will have an interdisciplinary background that includes experience or education in areas like public engagement, landscape architecture/architecture, planning, equity and inclusion, arts and culture, graphic arts, and/or placemaking.

The UD1 will work under the supervision of the Urban Design and Place Strategies Manager in the Planning and Urban Design Department, and in collaboration with a variety of staff across departments and partner organizations.

Full Salary Range: $51,188.80 – $ 76,793.60
Compensation offer will be commensurate with experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Outreach/Engagement/Customer Service:
• Provides general customer service for the Urban Design and Place Strategies division.
• Provides specific information and acts as the point person for the general public with requests pertaining to public art, placemaking/keeping, cultural expression, tactical urbanism and urban design.
• Coordinate artist selection panels for public art opportunities and artist commissions.
• Assist the community and staff with the design of spaces for public artworks in the context of broader local histories and public space use/design needs.

Design:

• Develop plans for public spaces that balance constraints and opportunities found in aesthetics, functionality, cultural expression, inclusivity and physical form.
• Prepares site layouts that demonstrate potential design alternatives for projects in public spaces.
• Support the development of revised standards to the City’s design guidelines for the riverfront and downtown districts..
• Support the development of new and revised design/construction details and standards.
• Generate miscellaneous graphics and maps to support the department, which may include: 3D models, photorealistic graphics, GIS maps, infographics, etc.

Administrative:

• Assists with city vendor payments, city procurement, and tracking expenses for Public Art Program.
• Supports the Public Art and Cultural Commission (PACC) by preparing meeting materials, presenting monthly program reports, updating PACC website and records.
• Coordinates regularly with the City’s Capital Projects, Transportation and Public Works Departments.
• Updates City website with general project and program information. Deletes old information and checks functionality weekly.
• Performs other administrative functions such as preparing staff reports, performing research and compiling data.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required, e.g. supports outreach and engagement in general planning efforts.
• Coordinates the design of promotional and information materials.
• Coordinates public events.
• Assists Design Review staff with Level I site plan review for compliance with UDO standards and other COA technical documents and adopted plans in regards to the public realm.
• Researches, identifies, and seeks new and alternative funding sources for arts, preservation, and conservation programs; assists with preparing grant applications or proposals; develops program concepts in adherence to fund source specifications.

Education & Experience:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, e.g. a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Public Art, Landscape Architecture or a related field, with one (1) to three (3) years of work experience pertinent to the job; must have a strong design background.

Licensing and Certifications:

• This is an entry level Urban Designer position. AICP, AICP CUD, LEED, CNU-Accredited, AIA, PLA/RLA or similar are not required but desirable.
• Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of mathematical calculations and modes of spatial analyses required to analyze and resolve complex design problems.
• Training or significant working experience in racial equity, and using a racial equity lens to analyze complex issues.
• Has an understanding of the history of architecture, art, and or urban design; and the practical applications and major issues involved in those fields.
• Has a firm understanding of community-based collaborative engagement and design processes.

Skills:

• Ability to process and use complicated workplace data and graphics; summarize, compare and identify trends among detailed forms, tables, graphs, diagrams, maps, etc. Read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
• Proficiency in GIS and the ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques, as necessary, in the completion of daily assignments (e.g. Google Suite).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up, CAD, Lumien, or other modeling or illustration software required.
• Experience working with diverse communities desired.
• Ability to compile data into a formal report or recommendation shared with others and often verbally presented.
• Ability to think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Ability to research program documents and narrative materials, and develop reports from information gathered.
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver results in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical design planning practices including design communication and engagement, evaluation and analysis, planning at multiple scales, zoning and regulatory environments, and the use of technical design standards.
• Understanding of key topics in planning and urban design e.g. multimodal transportation, housing, equity and inclusion, stormwater, and community and economic development.
• Understanding of grading and topography issues.

Please go to the link below to apply for the internship:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/721193/WithersRavenel/Planning-Intern

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Summary

Leads inter-departmental planning initiatives (Land Use, Transportation and Residential/Demographic) across DPS operations, academics, specialized and auxiliary services under the direction of the Executive Director of School Planning.

Education, Experience, and Requirements

● A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Power Point, and Excel. Experience with PDF software ADOBE and Bluebeam. Solid experience with graphics programs such as InDesign and Photoshop is preferred.
● Functional skill set in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Capacity to contribute to the development of the Durham Public Schools Student Enrollment Map, Boundary Lines, and the strategic location of programs and students.

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White & Smith is a full service planning firm of planners and attorneys. We have been serving cities and counties around the country since 2005, when Mark White and Tyson Smith started the firm.

Projects for our local government clients include full code updates, form-based codes, housing, growth management, impact and development fees, subdivision codes, military, and land use compatibility.

We are looking for a part-time intern to assist in all areas of our work, focusing on code drafting and policy development. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a jurisdiction or private firm, but prior experience is not necessary.

Minimum Qualifications A willingness to take on new challenges in planning is a must. It’s important to be self-motivated, self-directed, and to work with a high degree of detail and excellence. The ability to work independently without oversight is a must. An ability to work with government officials, staffs, private developers and landowners, and private sector partners is also important.

Application Please e-mail your letter of interest, resume, references, and sample graphics/work/writing samples to Tyson Smith, tsmith@planningandlaw.com.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Renaissance exists for one reason: to create cities that work.

We do this by developing visions, policies, plans and other strategies that help foster the evolution of built environment that results in more equitable, connected, prosperous and sustainable places. Our work is supported by analytically based decision-support tools and people-center engagement and storytelling approaches. And right now…we are growing. We have several new projects underway that present great opportunities to impact the places we live and work as well as provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Renaissance Planning Group (www.citiesthatwork.com) is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Urban Designer for our Tampa, Orlando, or Charlottesville, VA Office. The successful candidate will become part of the company’s dynamic team of planners with a focus on illustrating the ‘what-if’ design and visualizations for the evolution of the built environment at the site, streetscape, corridor and city-wide scales. This role will also support graphic design needs firmwide aimed at enhancing the visual quality and richness of our multimedia communication work products.

Renaissance takes a truly holistic approach to community planning. We work directly with the public, stakeholders, agency staff, and elected officials to help reframe issues and get agencies or communities unstuck. Our technical expertise comes from professionals with diverse experiences in transportation planning, land use and growth management policy, urban design and landscape architecture, computer science, geography, and multimedia communications. We seek people with insatiable curiosity, self-starter mindsets, collaborative natures, innate leadership capabilities and personal integrity. A summary of the key qualifications for the urban designer position is highlighted below.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with staff on data-driven design efforts to conceptualize the urban design and landscape elements of the built environment at the site and corridor scales. Help visualize city-wide design elements of place at the regional and systems level scales. Support the creation of compelling graphics that illustrate different scenarios related to city form.
• Help translate design concepts into recommendations for regulatory policies and project development.
• Help support the entire graphic design cycle of projects including defining visual communication needs, interim and final work products in print and digital formats inclusive of illustrative mapping, project websites, reports, display boards, PowerPoint presentations, informational flyers, etc.
• Develop tight and accountable relationships with key internal stakeholders including the marketing team and project managers.
• Manage and deliver work products within tight deadlines and competing schedules to create error-free, high-quality work products calibrated to different levels of project budgets.

 

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Visioning and master planning at various geographic scales.
• Computer-aided visualizations and written information to convey design concepts of the built environment.
• Working knowledge of the city planning and city system elements that influence the design of places relative to multimodal transportation networks, building form and massing, green infrastructure, open space, etc.
• Working knowledge of the latest design techniques to advance more sustainable and resilient city patterns.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
• High proficiency in ESRI’s City Engine platform and/or strong interest in advancing proficiency and application of this program to a wide range of planning projects.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills required.
• Excellence in verbal and written communication, presentation skills and relationship management.
• A digital portfolio review will be requested. Portfolio should reflect the concepts in urban design and/or landscape architecture as well as visually compelling graphic design examples

 

Training and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in is required. Experience in transportation or community planning is preferred.
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) designation preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience and relevant expertise. Renaissance Planning offers a competitive benefits program inclusive of healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and a profit-sharing plan. Opportunities for employee ownership with tenure.

Renaissance Planning seeks individuals that take initiative, are self-directed, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. If you are passionate about what you do and wish to join a growing team of outstanding professionals, we would love the opportunity to talk with you.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is looking for a junior planner role to join the planning practice team. As a member of the planning practice team, you will do research on planning departments across the United States and assist in organizing a convening of planning directors to be scheduled for October 2021. The planning practice team values taking initiative and being detail-oriented. This is a paid internship opportunity.

Summary

The Mayor’s Office of Resiliency (MOR) strives to adapt New York City to the unprecedented challenges of climate change, creating a more resilient, equitable and vibrant city for the New Yorkers of today and generations to come. Through science-based analysis, policy and program development, and capacity building, MOR leads the City’s efforts to transform the city’s communities, buildings, infrastructure, and waterfront to build resilience in the face of multiple climate threats, including sea level rise, storm surge, extreme heat, and intense precipitation, in the near- and long-term.

MOR seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to develop and manage policies and programs that increase the resilience of New York City’s existing buildings, new construction, and communities. This role is fundamental to MOR’s mission to design and implement innovative solutions that prepare the city for climate change. As such, the role requires a commitment to addressing climate threats to public and private buildings; safeguarding health and wellness of all building occupants; cultivating champions in reforming policies that regulate building construction and operations to advance a climate resilience agenda; and advancing climate-resilient building technologies, construction methods, adaptation measures, and financing strategies relevant for the New York City context.

Responsibilities

The Senior Policy Advisor, Buildings Focus reports to the Deputy Director of Land Use & Buildings. Day-to-day
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the in-house authority on all buildings-related climate resilience issues, including leading working groups and designing initiatives that illuminate and prioritize issues informed by robust analysis;
• Researching and analyzing best practices in risk assessment, resource allocation, building technologies, policy alternatives, cost implications and financing solutions to prioritize opportunities to bolster the City’s resilient buildings agenda;
• Partnering with City and State agency colleagues in policy development and implementation, including, but not limited to, the Department of Buildings (DOB), the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the Department of City Planning (DCP), the Economic Development Cooperation (EDC), the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the New York State Department of State (DOS);
• Collaborating with MOR colleagues to advance New York City’s Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines, including oversight of pilot projects conducted by city agencies and supporting the development of a resiliency scoring system for city building projects;
• Coordinating with the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (MOS) Buildings Team to integrate parallel greenhouse gas reduction initiatives;
• Applying or acquiring knowledge of all locally applicable codes and standards, including NYC Building Code, NYC Zoning, NYC Housing Maintenance Code and New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. Ability to apply existing knowledge or build general knowledge of real estate finance structures for both public and private buildings;
• Building and managing relationships with external partners spanning private and non-profit sectors in service to the City’s climate resilience agenda for buildings, including industry leaders in design, real estate, finance, insurance, construction and trades;
• Originating and reviewing proposed local, State, and Federal legislation and policies;
• Participating in and leading interagency committees to update building and zoning codes and standards in service of climate adaptation targets, including analysis of effectiveness, impacts and costs; and
• Owning and managing project-related schedules, plans, presentations, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and status reports.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to:

https://a002-oom03.nyc.gov/IRM/EventRegistration/RegForm.aspx?eventGuid=4645fdd8-310d-4db6-884b-e64d4d17fefd&jobid=32198&pos=Senior%20Policy%20Advisor,%20Buildings%20Focus

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This is a supervisory position responsible for overseeing Transportation Planner II and I positions in the Regional Planning section, which will require leading weekly staff meetings, monitoring and reviewing performance of direct reports and coordinating section needs and capacity to managerial staff. Further, this position is responsible for providing technical assistance with regards to multimodal transportation planning support to local and regional governments and coordination with regional planning organizations (RPOs, MPOs) and public transportation systems. Specific areas of responsibility are planning assistance, programmatic guidance, coordination and implementation of activities relative to federal and state planning programs, initiatives, grants, requirements and policies. Key responsibilities may include: administering multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian/transit plans and studies, management and/or conducting planning projects for local governments and transportation systems, management and/or conducting special regional studies, assisting with technical research projects, creation of planning best practices, quarterly report review and tracking, understanding federal and state program areas. This position may also be asked to lead research, policy and related projects; research state and federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel and ensure the Division is meeting federal and state programmatic requirements; provide guidance to other business units in NCDOT; describe the work of the Division in public presentations. The position will be assigned to a Special Knowledge Group.    The activities of this position have a direct impact on the effectiveness, efficiency and safety multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation services statewide.  This position will provide key leadership and supervision of tasks required by the position and as assigned by the Deputy Director.

Qualified Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• In-depth knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning principles, techniques and procedures and their interrelationship;
• In-depth knowledge of Federal and State laws, guidelines and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation infrastructure and systems;
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate policies and programs and identify areas for modernization;
• Demonstrated ability to direct, organize and oversee the activities of professional level employees, including transportation planners, consultants and technical experts;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of state, federal and local officials

Additional Expectations:
Ability to work independently, with little supervision.  Demonstrated attention and accuracy to detail.  Ability to handle special projects, as assigned, from start to finish.  Ability to provide leadership and supervision of tasks required by the position and as assigned by the Deputy Director and represent the interests and the position of the Planning and Programming Unit in the absence of the Deputy Director.  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in public transportation planning or administration or community planning or transit management; or Bachelor s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data, two of which must have been in public transportation planning or transit management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.