Announcements

Announcements

In Memoriam: Jacqueline Leavitt (1939-2015), Professor Emerita of Urban Planning, UCLA

It is with great sadness that PN announces the passing of PN advisory board member and long-time PN supporter, Jacqueline Leavitt.  A true loss to the Planning community! Please read below about Jacqueline’s amazing contributions to the field, and look out for more tributes to come in the Magazine. Source: http://luskin.ucla.edu/news/school-public-affairs/memoriam-jacqueline-leavitt-1939-–-2015-professor-emeritus-urban-planning The UCLA Urban Planning Department […]

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Planners Network resolution on the Planning Accreditation Board’s proposed changes to the accreditation diversity criteria

Planners Network resolution on the Planning Accreditation Board’s proposed changes to the accreditation diversity criteria. Whereas, The Planners Network is a group, nearly 1000 members strong, of progressive urban planning practitioners, students, activists and scholars with interests in the socially just development of the communities in which we work and live, and Whereas, issues of […]

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Call for Article Submissions, Progressive Planning Magazine

Call for Article Submissions, Progressive Planning Magazine PNers! Want to share a progressive planning story relating to affordable housing, sustainable transport, social justice-focused urban design, issues of accessibility in the city, refugees, food security, public space, exclusionary/inclusionary zoning, equity planning, resisting gentrification (private-led or state-led), participatory budgeting or other planning-related topics? Consider submitting an article […]

Jobs

Group Head – Human Settlements, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

Group Head – Human Settlements, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Contract type: Permanent, full time. Salary: £62,459 – £72,297 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits. Location: London IIED is looking for a senior research professional to manage and lead its Human Settlements Group. This exciting opportunity would be ideal for someone interested in urbanization issues – […]

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Assistant Lecturer, Equity Planning, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, Toronto

The Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) at York University, Toronto, invites applications for a tenure?track alternate?stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Lecturer in  Equity Planning and Policy to commence July 1, 2016. A PhD in a related field or equivalent (must include a graduate degree with extensive professional experience) at the time of appointment. Membership in […]

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City and County of San Francisco – Transportation Policy Planner

5278 Planner II – Transportation Policy Planner Salary: $36.28 – $44.09/hour; $6,288.00 – $7,642.00/month; $75,452.00 – $91,702.00/year Application deadline: 11/12/15 Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX), Full-Time appointment not to exceed three (3) years. This position is exempt from the Civil Service rules pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 10.104-18 and serves at the discretion of […]

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Participatory Budgeting Project Coordinator, Seattle

SALARY: $32.97 – $38.38 Hourly LOCATION: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington JOB TYPE: Temporary – Non-Benefit Eligible SHIFT: Day DEPARTMENT: Department of Neighborhoods BARGAINING UNIT: PTE, Local 17 – Professionals CLOSING DATE 10/27/15 04:00 PM Pacific Time POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) works to bring government closer to community members […]

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Civicspark Internships, California

CivicSpark, a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local governments to address climate change, is now recruiting members for the 2015-16 service year. Through CivicSpark, recent college graduates gain valuable work experience while acquiring technical skill-sets, building their professional network, and creating a meaningful and lasting impact. Each year throughout California, 48 […]