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...2 Lower East Side Between Bowery and Chrystie Street phone 212 253 7077 fax 212 691 3548 http://www.loreleynyc.com/ The social will be downstairs in the lounge. Update from Montreal PN Chapter, May 5, 2006 On April 11th 2006, after five…
...nd training? Within a week, eighteen people sent back a rich collection of questions. Community Assets and Values Appalshop Roadside Theater Director Dudley Cocke’s question reflects the importance of identifying community assets: Is there an inventory, based on interviews with…
....progressivecity.net/podcast?wix-music-track-id=6337292333481984&wix-music-comp-id=comp-ivh7vxtm Podcast Interviews with Mindy Fullilove “Revisiting Root Shock in an Age of Mass Displacement” https://www.progressivecity.net/podcast?wix-music-track-id=4929917449928704&wix-music-comp-id=comp-ivh7vxtm https://www.progressivecity.net/single-post/podcast-mindy-thompson-fullilove-on-main-street-as-a-21st-century-machine-for-living Podcast on “Everyday R...
...ontréal, Québec Norma Rantisi – norma(dot)rantisi(at)gmail(dot)com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1502704893383292/ Toronto, Ontario Anna Kramer – ranna(dot)kramer(at)mcgill(dot)ca https://www.facebook.com/groups/829497817120171/ Vancouver, British Columbia Tanya Fink – tanya@communityimpacts.ca Winnipeg, Manitoba (University of Manitoba) Richard Milgrom – milgrom(at)cc(dot)umanitoba(dot)ca http://groups.google.com/group/PNManitoba United States...
...ght at the heart of what a city should be for. Cities should be setting us free, and in many ways and for many of us, they do. But all cities are built on colonial plunder, and most, certainly those…
...nd pedestrian access in otherwise impenetrable dead-end neighborhoods. (Seewww.walkablecommunities.org and www.pedbikeinfo.org for detailed design and engineering information, resources and an extensive image library.) Whatever avenues you pursue, keep in mind all of your potential allies. In Cohasset, MA it has…
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...t corporations in rebuilding inner city neighborhoods or the work of low-income community groups protesting bank “redlining” and promoting community reinvestment. There is little news coverage of what Robert Putnam calls the “social capital” or what John Kretzmann and John…
...for one set of interests or another. Pushed hard by students and by low-income community groups we had to recognize that even public planners didn’t operate in a neutral way, in spite of the avowed purpose of city, state and…
...Since then, he has persuaded officials to consider food access planning in Chicago. He can be reached at pete@printchicago.com or at http://zelchenko.com. pete@zelchenko.com | http://ward43.blogspot.com | http://zelchenko.com...
...ction process are invited to contact Professor Joseph Mensah, Chair of the Search Committee at: euchires@yorku.ca. This position will be limited to individuals who self-identify as Black. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including…
...lgrom, PhD RPP MCIP Head, Department of City Planning Chair, City Planning Search Committee Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba 201 Russell Building Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2M6 email: richard.milgrom@umanitoba.ca Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in…
...ning decisions that impact their lives and the lives of their families and communities. The way of knowing that women have historically relied on and which was particularly recognized and developed in the support and consciousness-raising groups of the 1960’s…
...base. (They can be seen and sorted in the “Idea Gallery” of the Imagine NY website, www.imagineny.org.) The ideas were reviewed and categorized by the Imagine NY Steering Committee. The Steering Committee also developed preliminary drafts of the forty-nine vision…
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...he Athens games in TV rights alone, all of it tax-free. In fact, the IOC always enjoys tax-free status, yet is not a charity, a religion or a non-profit organization. IOC representatives and their families get accommodation in five-star hotels,…
...red by a member of the Steering Committee and are open to all members. The committees make recommendations to the Steering Committee and work directly on issues related to their mandate. Elections to the Steering Committee, and changes to the…
...are activists, reporters, practitioners, academics, and community members. Website www.plannersnetwork.org is our award-winning website. Redesigned in 2018, the website includes the Progressive Planning magazine archives, PN news, member updates, events, publications, organizations, jobs, and fellowships/grants. The website also includes contact…
...view of what could happen in the neighborhood. Having a group of outsiders come into the community and talk with residents about the local assets and potential for the neighborhood changed how people thought of Beall’s Hill. Seeing drawings of…
...out the world such as Hurricane Sandy lay bare the ongoing crises in low-income communities: unemployment, foreclosures, homelessness, and service cutbacks. However, community-based organizations and activist networks are mobilizing, networking, and filling the gaps left by the failure of local…
...ly, areas of racialized poverty are accepted as natural, as if they have always, and will always, exist. Residential segregation has produced “white space,” which is tremendously unstable. As globalization expands in a post-Jim Crow era, and as the identity…
...heir imaginations to seriously consider the reconstruction of face-to-face communities as a way of restoring a sense of connection. The reality is that most politicians owe primary allegiance to powerful institutions – big governmental structures and big businesses. Most politicians…
...er, please become a member. Members Only: Download the E-newsletter: August 2024 (244 KB) Members Only: Download the E-newsletter: June-July 2024 (252 KB) Members Only: Download the E-newsletter: March 2024 (268 KB) Members Only: Download the E-newsletter: February 2024 (243…
...re dead-ended and “rescued” by waiting rowboats. Many park areas, almost always in low-income areas of our city, are closed off and abandoned. There is no doubt that the Central Park Conservancy has succeeded in showing that it can maintain…
...se reasons, I believe a third culture of planning must be created. A Third Way A third way of planning must recover its reformist roots and vision of a better, long-range future for our cities and regions. Without such a…
...k. Master plans and land use regulations are market-driven and growth is always good. In the latest phase of capitalist development, everything has been transformed into a commodity, including water, clean air and the human body. Towns and neighborhoods are…
...hew. Hydrogen Fuel Cells OK, assuming, for the moment, that these things become a common reality on American roads, with the refueling stations and repair shops necessary to keep them on the road, what’s really wrong with them? From an…
...strategy the Federation of Housing Co-ops should adopt. “These struggles always come up in the social sector,” he remarked. “The important thing is not to hide them; as the saying goes, ‘Don’t put French perfume on shit.’ If the process…
...ties in the interests of security. “Public space” will become less public; free access and free use will be severely limited. By contrast, controlled spaces, such as malls, will increase their attraction. What Can Be Done in New York City?…
...planning profession today. The City contracted with The Reinvestment Fund (www.trfund.com), a locally-based community development financial institution and one of the nation’s leaders, to formulate plans based on deep analysis of neighborhood housing markets. According to the plans, blighted “reclamation”…
...at “almost overnight, dozens of waste transfer stations appeared [in low-income communities] in Brooklyn and the Bronx.” Queens was also afflicted to a lesser extent. “You have to understand,” says Leslie Lowe of the New York City Environmen-tal Justice Alliance,…
...r PN activities at a certain school, in your area, or somewhere else, feel free to contact the closest representative! Become a PN University Rep: Are you based at a college or university and interested in supporting progressive planning on…
...on June 15, 2018. Please contact us at critplan@gmail.com <critplan@gmail.com> with any questions.* https://criticalplanning.squarespace.com/ Thank you, The *CPJ *Editorial Team *Volume 25: Social Justice and Planning* The guiding theme of Volume 25 is “Social Justice and Planning.” For its 25th…
...sional planners, community activists, academics, and students. If you are a member already, an Individual Member Directory, updated annually, is available to members at the Member Directory page. How do I get the password so I can download the current…
...t is neither the “free market” nor its global city status, but its diverse community of committed people who are unwilling to put up with theviolence of city planning–no matter how rational it seems to the “common sense” of corporate…
...or criminal justice authorities, malign neglect or any of the other myriad ways in which communities are broken—right to the city means a right to resist. Resistance here has to mean more than permitted marches and other overregulated forms of…
...sal. The Abandonment Issues project was thus to have two pillars: policy research and community organizing. We believe our particular successes and failures in realizing these two objectives may speak to broader issues confronting academics engaging in planning activism. Policy…
...esidents request and upgrading this essentially lower middle-class, up-and-coming community, which has proved its ability to coexist peacefully with major events ranging from the Formula 1 to Rock in Rio? Why not be really creative and develop a model for…
...Traditionally, this was mostly a city/suburbs duality, which has however become more complex during the last few decades of “back to the city” and gentrification. Importantly, in a country where economic disparities tend to coexist and intersect with racial inequalities,…
...t these occasions have been rare.] Can PN directly serve the public in any way, especially communities with limited resources? If PN wants to increase its level of public involvement and community organizing, we will need strong leadership from the…
...xist. Second, an effective committee of citizen volunteers and an advisory committee comprised of experts from a cross-section of related fields formed. Third, educational experiences for elementary students in classrooms and on farms were offered with the support of principals,…
...TravelSmart that it has diverted capital funds originally intended for highway construction to large-scale individualized marketing campaigns to reduce car travel. If They Build it Will They Come? Is it enough to simply build better transportation infrastructure and provide…
...son Valley. The full report is available on the APA New York Metro Chapter website atwww.nyplanning.org. We were more disappointed with our findings than surprised. African-Americans and Latinos were the most underrepresented races/ethnicities in the planning profession. African-Americans made up…
...have seen it on TV, but when you see it in person it can take your breath away. Organizing and Solidarity Our community continues to take hope from the resilience of our people. Despite the lack of federal, state and…
...he e-newsletter, magazine, and website Contribute to and help organize Planners Network conferences and conference sessions Return to top of page. How can planners network support local chapters? Free brochures, Progressive Planning magazines, and other materials for promotional purposes Free…
...recent community planning efforts can be found at both www.envisionhilltop.com and www.ourlinden.com. What you’ll do The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of planning experience coupled with excellent public speaking, research and community engagement skills. Specific skills include: Community…
...e lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers. Are you someone who is human-centered, solutions oriented, with solid planning, communications, and…
...al and economic imbalance. While a concern is expressed for bringing low-income communities into the economic main stream, no concerted campaign is articulated for breaking up the ghettoes. In fact, the word “ghetto” does not appear in the document. Rather,…
...ionship between research and problems facings the black community with the search committee and vice-provost. Later, the vice-provost contacted me and said they wanted me to come to the university and build the type of research unit I had discussed…
...rs only (password protected)! Planners Network Listservs Planners Network is currently developing a general listserv to facilitate conversation among members after it lost access to its previous listserv (pn-net). In the meantime, please check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PlannersNetwork/?fref=ts or…
...o rebuild the highway as-is, community groups including the Gowanus Expressway Community Coalition counter-proposed putting it in a tunnel. After suing the DOT successfully, the Brooklyn groups have gotten the tunnel option into the EIS process. Over the next few…
...government downsizing, privatization and withdrawal of assistance to low-income communities. The U.S. federal system is often seen as a model for decentralized government. Home rule is equated with democracy. Not discussed is how powerful central government policies support private growth.…
...because of the sprawling car-dependent cities planners have designed. (Seewww.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,877203,00.html.) Our Planning is Global Awareness of the geopolitical footprint of the city confronts planners with new priorities. We can no longer, for instance, see our professional practice in solely local,…
...eeds of the region, of failing to meet the needs of its minority and low-income communities. According to the Federation, NIRPC ignored the implications of its land use policies and allowed sprawling development that uses up farmland, leads to environmental…
...oval without execution, misleading negotiation processes, promises of debt-free or better outcomes in public housing which are later seen to be empty or even inaccurate, and changing explanations for why a given eviction is necessary, among others. What the diverse…
...l make a similar case for addressing difficult subjects in an accurate and complete way at O’Keeffe’s studio and Johnson’s Glass House, which were recently acquired by the National Trust? The time has come for the GLBT movement to hold…
...are intended to be part of an extended multi-use path system and not, for example, a way to direct road bicyclists to a short two-way multi-use path on the edge of the road and then integrate the bicyclists immediately back…
...thing has to change to open up real partnerships, that planners should not come into communities with preconceived ideas and that creative ideas arise from actively pursuing democratic partnerships. From Local to International Organizing Jan Peterson talked about how her…
...rvey of homeless women in Massachusetts. They really made a difference—for example, their recommendations led to changes in shelter regulations and policies for assigning housing and their success gave hope and a renewed sense of self-respect to currently homeless women.…
...ster a more equitable framework for implementation in our communities. One way to accomplish this is to force our way into the security planning process by participating in an Urban Area Working Group. By federal regulation, every metropolitan area in…
...ent provides professional and technical support to various town boards and committees, prepares complex planning studies, reviews development proposals, and provides key development services, including consistent, timely, and accurate responses to inquiries regarding planning issues. The position requires an in-depth…
...lid California Driver’s License. Willingness to attend evening meetings. Apply Now: Submit your application, cover letter, and resume to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshrrs/jobs/4507482/senior-planner...
...lly gave the same self-serving and evasive answer: “They’re jealous of our freedom and our way of life!” Dick Platkin: Whatever public reasons are offered to justify a major U.S. military adventure in the Middle East or in nearby areas,…
...f immediate-use sick leave. Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits. Submit your cover letter, resume, and application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshrrs/jobs/4507490/planning-manager...
...ff and applicable programs. Works as part of the management team and supports the director with projects as assigned. More information at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4358368/planning-manager...
...sible thereafter. Please send application materials to: Dr. Orly Linovski, Search Committee Chair Department of City Planning Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba 201 Russell Building Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2M6 Phone: (204) 474-6424 Fax: (204) 474-7532 email: orly.linovski@umanitoba.ca The…
...with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator. Command Skills: Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn’t afraid to end it and move on; is…
...ir with the auto has everything to do with price supports for highways and freeways, military protection of the world’s oil supplies (who paid for the $90 billion Persian Gulf Oil War? Not the people at the pump!), free parking,…
...paradigm. First, we began to conduct joint research. We developed common research questions while keeping in mind our differences, including community profiles, characteristics and histories. We hired four researchers who conducted community-specific research and generated individual reports, and then we…
...as a cross cutting transnational planning specialization. The university (www.illinois.edu) and departmental (www.urban.illinois.edu) web sites offer additional information. https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=104041…-assistant-professor-department-of-urban-and-regional-planning-104041 Page 1 of 2 Job Details: College of Fine + Applied Arts: Assistant Professor – Department of Urban and Regional Planning…
...is certainly not the only answer. We have found that it is best to acknowledge their value, while approaching them with what Stephen Doheny-Farina in The Wired Neighborhood describes as a constructive skepticism: “What communities need are people who have…
...and the community we serve. For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca Opening Date: 1/21/2020 Closing Date: 2/10/2020 Hiring Contact: Human Resources Department, 510-238-3112 Job Title: Planner III Department: Planning & Building Department Agency: City of Oakland Salary:…
...neighboring communities to develop regional growth strategies and address common issues like crime. • Enhancing economic competitiveness by nurturing a high quality of life that attracts well-trained workers and cutting-edge industries The smart growth movement seeks to clean and recycle…
...aturday night in a safe, positive environment is something that is hard to come by. In a community where close to half the population is under 25, there are few activities for young people at night and on weekends despite…
..., 2019. Please address questions regarding this position to Brenda Scheer, Search Committee Chair, email: scheer@arch.utah.edu. EEO/Diversity Information The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex,…
...e address questions regarding this position to Dr. Divya Chandresekhar the search committee chair at CHANDRASEKHAR@arch.utah.edu. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving…
...itioners in the United States, and it continues to build its strength in research and teaching. AAP is committed to an inclusive and diverse community and an open learning environment that is free from bias. We embrace creative and analytic…
...this is to support the courageous work of ICAHD (for more information go towww.icahdusa.org). The Green Zone: Gated Community and Imperial Bunker As if following the model of the illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory, the U.S. set up its…
...determining how Katrina’s damages have been handled. The role of shipping companies, oil companies and real estate developers in magnifying the destructive impact of Katrina and the failures of the Army Corps of Engineers in preventing damage. It might propose:…
...to plan inclusive communities through experiential learning, innovative research, and community partnership. We foster and inspire planning for resilient, equitable and smart communities. Together, we embrace the core values of collaboration, innovation, community integration, diversity, and inclusion. The School is…
...ieve this by “occupying decaying local properties on a permanent basis for free community use.” The group built new housing using material from dilapidated structures, and reclaimed vacant land for use as a community farm. They hold ‘raves,’ or community…
...he Integration Debate: Competing Futures for American Cities, a collection of the papers presented at a conference of the same title. (To order, call 800.634.7064 or visit www.routledge.com. A full table of contents is available at www.routledge.com/9780415994606.) Reprinted by permission....
...a municipios. As Miguel Pickard of the Center for Economic and Political Research on Community Action (CIEPAC) explained, “The Zapatista presence in the communities ranges from a tiny minority to an overwhelming majority.” The Zapatista organization itself has very exacting…
...y of towns and cities built prior to the era of land use segregation still testifies to the validity of mixing urban functions. Jane Jacobs, too, demanded mixed and intensified land uses. Later, the environmental movement realized the benefits of…
...t back and enjoy it? Those who have left the Left and rallied to The Third Way are good examples of this tendency. The second reaction is consolation. When surrounded constantly by gloomy clouds, one looks for silver linings; and,…
...rtues of the unregulated market, and doubtful of anything that gets in its way. But unregulated capitalism is a myth. Capitalist markets have never been free–especially when sanctioned by laissez-faire rhetoric. Without “big government,” capitalism would not exist. That is…
...he elaboration of a constitution for Mexico City within the next year, and committed to redesigning the way in which government is structured and functions to guarantee citizen participation in governing the city. Clearly, this would extend the social development…
...ation in Berlin and/or childcare during the event. If you have any further questions or inquiries, feel free to e-mail us: hope@sfb1265.tu-berlin.de The Spaces of Hope Summer School is organised by the Graduate School of the Collaborative Research Centre (SFB…
...building, occasional tourist destination and the ever-present Wall, I felt free and welcomed. The Wall Israel started building its giant Wall enclosing the West Bank in 2002, after the launch of the second Intifida, the Palestinian uprising against the Israeli…
...d ranking the record of various candidates on women’s issues, and provided examples of questions women might want to ask candidates at public meetings. This was a tremendously successful campaign. The women’s report card was reprinted in Canada’s largest daily…
...rt of a gradual but historic process occurring in Red Hook and other low-income communities in the United States — a process of political empowerment. Recently, the auditorium of PS 15 in Red Hook was filled with enthusiastic supporters of…
...h and destroy low-income housing units while purportedly creating “mixed-income communities” and “ending segregation” of public housing projects from surrounding areas. They are mortgaging their properties. Many housing advocates we usually agree with, including the National Low Income Housing Coalition…
...nquiries should be directed to Professor Richard DiFrancesco, Chair of the Search Committee, at chair.geoplan@utoronto.ca. All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by November 24, 2020. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents…
...amendment applications and stormwater management plans and ordinances for compliance with regulations and issue approval recommendations. The Senior Planner will support the development of other planning initiatives and regulatory programs relative to advancing the County’s sustainability and resiliency efforts. EXPERIENCE:…
...se, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals and overseeing the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Incumbents will be responsible for processing legislative applications, such as zone changes and General Plan amendments; and applying analytical…
...se, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals and overseeing the preparation of environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Incumbents will be responsible for processing legislative applications, such as zone changes and General Plan amendments; and applying analytical…
...tion is filled. Please send application materials to: Dr. Richard Milgrom, Search Committee Chair Department of City Planning Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba 201 Russell Building Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2M6 Phone: (204) 474-6868 Fax: (204) 474-7532 email: richard.milgrom@umanitoba.ca…
...tion is filled. Please send application materials to: Dr. Richard Milgrom, Search Committee Chair Department of City Planning Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba 201 Russell Building Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2M6 Phone: (204) 474-6868 Fax: (204) 474-7532 email: richard.milgrom@umanitoba.ca…