COMPANY: Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planners
www.dyettandbhatia.com

JOB TITLE: Urban Designer

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA

REQUIREMENTS: Degree in architecture (either undergraduate or graduate);
minimum one-year experience; additional education and experience in urban
planning desirable. Excellent computer modeling abilities (3D Studio
Max/Viz, AutoCAD, and SketchUp) and expertise with Adobe CS essential;
strong writing and design/physical planning abilities also essential.
Working knowledge of ArcGIS and hand-drawing ability desirable.

CONTACT: hr@...

This is a regular full-time position, that will focus on urban design
aspects of a range of planning assignments, including station area plans
along several new rail systems in the western U.S., development standards
and design guidelines, and specific, area, and community plans.
Additionally, the Urban Designer will contribute to physical planning
aspects of general plans (with ongoing projects throughout California).
Work will combine design and planning, and involve writing reports and
plans; creating computer models, drawings, diagrams and maps; and
facilitating community workshops.

Please email resume in PDF or Microsoft Word (which should include
information on proficiency in software programs listed above) and work
samples (less than 5 MB PDF only) to hr@... or mail resume
and work samples to: Dyett & Bhatia, 755 Sansome Street, Suite 400, San
Francisco, CA
94111. Submitted material will not be returned.

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Hello all -

The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California will be holding
our annual Fall Conference this year on Tuesday, September 21st, at Fort
Mason Center in San Francisco.  We will need some volunteers to help out
for about 4 hours each, either before the conference or the day of the
conference - in exchange for FREE ADMISSION to the event!  We have a great
plenary panel and many excellent workshops planned for the day, and this
is a wonderful and informative event for anyone interested in housing
policy, finance, and development (and related matters).  This is also a
perfect networking opportunity to meet those who work in the affordable
housing community in the Bay Area and around the state - the conference is
always well-attended and our members are great conversationalists!

More information is available here:
http://www.nonprofithousing.org/pages/events-and-trainings/fall-conference.html


Please contact Andrew Buhrmann at NPH - andrew@... /
415-989-8160 ext. 10 - or myself if you are interested in volunteering.

Thank you!
Gabriella

--
Gabriella Chiarenza
Policy Associate
The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California
369 Pine Street, Suite 350
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 989-8160 ext. 19
gabriella@...




--
Johnasies McGraw
415-336-6024

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[For details, see
http://www.spur.org/events/calendar/new_tool_congestion_pricing]

SPUR LUNCHTIME FORUM
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 12:30pm
"A new tool for congestion pricing"

Over the past three years, economist and transportation activist Charles
Komanoff has created a traffic-analysis model that calculates the impact
of congestion tolls and transit fares on New York City traffic speeds,
gridlock costs and agency revenues at different times of day. In its June
issue, Wired magazine pronounced Komanoff’s model a “masterpiece.” Please
join the author for a presentation and discussion of his model and the
prospects for implementing congestion pricing in New York and San
Francisco.

LOCATION
654 Mission Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105-4015

ADMISSION
Free to members
$5 for non-members

Okay to bring lunch



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[From
http://www.railstotrails.org/aboutUs/careers/intern_TandG_SF_072210.html]

Fall 2010 Internship, Trails and Greenways Program, Western Region, San
Francisco - Posted 07/22/2010

About Our Internship Programs

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is the nation's leading advocate for
trails and the only national organization devoted to converting unused
railroad lines to multi-use trails. RTC is dedicated to connecting people
and communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails. With
headquarters in Washington, D.C., and offices in California, Florida, Ohio
and Pennsylvania, RTC is a nonprofit public charity carrying out a program
of technical assistance and public education.

RTC is looking for interns interested in working on environmental and
public policy issues. Interns will provide assistance to the program,
development, communications and the administrative department. Job
assignments will consist of professional and administrative support.
Interns will participate as full-time staff members including attending
staff meetings, retreats and social gatherings. Hours are flexible to
accommodate class schedule(s) or other commitments. Generally hours are
four days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Summary of this Opportunity

Program Internships are full- or part-time. As a small office of three,
opportunities abound for volunteers to get involved in a multitude of
projects and to assist staff to make it feel like we are really an office
of 20! Volunteer assignments are flexible depending upon a volunteer's
interests and skills. A sample of current office needs includes: Trail &
Greenway project and policy research, fielding and answering technical
assistance calls, in-house library and resource development, grant writing
and research, developing educational workshop programs, and fundraising
strategies etc.; project support (e.g. helping with community outreach,
public meetings). General administrative support (clerical, office
management, etc.). Let us know what you want to do!

Benefits

Positions are unpaid though interns will enjoy the benefits of working in
downtown San Francisco, in the casual but professional Western Regional
Office. The office is conveniently located in San Francisco's financial
district, just blocks from bustling Market Street and the landmark,
pyramid-shaped Transamerica building. Surrounded by professional offices,
retail stores, restaurants and galleries, the office is serviced by
multiple MUNIlines and the Montgomery Street BART station. Nearby cultural
attractions include the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the SF Museum of
Modern Art, the Museum of African Diaspora, Yerba Buena Gardens, Sony
Metreon and the trendy SOMA (South of Market) neighborhood and Mission
District.

Qualifications

Qualified interns will be students in undergraduate or graduate programs
seeking on-the-job experience, or professionals looking to hone their
skill set. In all internships, excellent writing and communication skills
are necessary. RTC operates off a Microsoft Office platform, and
experience in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook is expected.
Applicants should be task-oriented, highly organized and possess a strong
interest in environmental issues or related studies including trail
development.

To Apply (Please use one form of transmitting your resume. No phone calls
please)

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume indicating an
internship preference (e.g. Communications, Program, Development) to:

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Attention: Elton Clark
2121 Ward Court, NW
5th Floor
Duke Ellington Building
Washington, D.C. 20037
Fax: 202.223.9257
Email: Elton@...

RTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged
to apply.

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----- Forwarded by Asha Agrawal/SJSU on 09/01/2010 03:20 PM -----

Please forward widely:

Save the dates for three more cutting-edge research webinars for
transportation professionals: September 15, October 13, and November 17.

The new season starts on September 15 with three speakers on "Efficient
Management of Road Construction & Operations," including the following
presentations:
- "Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Sweeper Operation Evaluation" by Maged
Dessouky
- "Revisiting the Estimation of Highway Maintenance Marginal Costs" by
Samer Madanat
- "System-wide Ramp Metering as a Policy Tool to Induce Efficient Travel
in a Freeway Corridor" by Michael Zhang

In October, we continue with a webinar themed "Encouraging Sustainable
Travel, Part II", including the following presentations:
- "How Do We Get More People Bicycling? Evidence from the Davis Bicycle
Studies" by Susan Handy
- "Are TODs Over-Parked?" by Robert Cervero
- "City Adoption of Environmentally Sustainable Policies in California's
Central Valley" by Mark Lubell

The season will conclude in November with a "Equity Considerations in
Transportation" webinar from the following presentations:
- "Equity Analysis of Land Use and Transport Plans Using an Integrated
Spatial Model" by Caroline Rodier
- "Travel Behavior among Latino Immigrants: The Role of Ethnic
Neighborhoods and Ethnic Employment" by Gary Painter
- Third speaker TBD

Abstracts, bios, research briefs, and archives are online at
http://stc.ucdavis.edu/outreach/UTC-Caltrans-Seminars.php.

Each webinar takes place on a Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM, is offered
free of charge, and can be viewed in-person or online. Interactive Q+A
sessions take your questions, whether you are with us in-person or online.

Webinars are broadcast from UC Davis. If you are in Sacramento, the
Caltrans Division of Research and Innovation is offering a satellite
presentation room. Go to
http://stc.ucdavis.edu/outreach/UTC-Caltrans-How.php for locations.
Web-viewing details will be coming soon - check back at
http://stc.ucdavis.edu/outreach/UTC-Caltrans-Seminars.php.


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[From http://spur.org/events/calendar/greentrip]

SPUR LUNCHTIME FORUM
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:30pm
GreenTRIP

GreenTRIP is a new certification program that rewards residential in-fill
projects that help reduce traffic and greenhouse gas emissions. To get
certification, developments must be located near transit stops or stations
in walkable neighborhoods and apply traffic-reduction strategies such as
offering discounted transit passes or car-sharing memberships to
residents. Learn about the program with Ann Cheng, GreenTRIP Program
Director, Michael Van Every of Republic Urban Properties, Andrea Osgood of
Eden Housing and a City Centric representative. Co-sponsored by ULI San
Francisco.

LOCATION

654 Mission Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105-4015

ADMISSION

Free to members
$5 for non-members

Okay to bring lunch

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[From
http://www.gethealthysmc.org/uploads/pages/130_save%20the%20date_activespacescon\
vening_final2.pdf
]

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Active San Mateo County Symposium

Tuesday, October 12
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
San Mateo Main Library
55 West Third Ave., San Mateo

FREE, with lunch provided

Keynote speaker:

Dan Burden, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Walkable and Livable
Communities Institute, Inc.
Dan is an internationally recognized authority on livable and sustainable
communities, traffic calming, bicycle and pedestrian mobility, and Smart
Growth. To learn more, visit www.walklive.org.

Learn strategies to make your community more healthy. Workshop topics
include:
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Friendly Neighborhoods
• Nutrition
• Improving Access to Parks
• Senior Mobility

For more information, or to RSVP, contact the Office of Supervisor Carole
Groom (650) 363-4568 or email gquiney@....

Space is limited.


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[From http://bikesiliconvalley.org/content/1391]

MTC Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Training Workshop

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) invites you to their
Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Training Workshop.

This event will be an interactive workshop conducted by Fehr & Peers and
Eisen | Letunic aimed at providing the latest bike & pedestrian design
tools to practicing transportation, urban planning, engineering & design
professionals.

Highlights will include:

- Walkabout: join instructors on a 1-hour walkto observe & discuss common
design concerns & solutions
- Trends: Safe routes to school & transit; pedestrian safety plans
- Design innovations & updates re ADA, bike boulevards, trails, road
diets, roundabouts, crossing treatments
- Review of MTC’s Complete Streets

It will be held from 9-4 in City of Sunnyvale, CA on September 8, 2010.
The workshop is sponsored by the Metropolitan Commission (MTC) and the
City of Sunnyvale and will be conducted by representatives from Fehr &
Peers and Eisen/ Letunic.

Attendance is limited. Please RSVP to Luis Uribe luribe@...

We hope to see you on September 8 with your walking shoes on!

September 8, 2010 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

456 W. Olive Ave.
Council Chambers City Hall
Sunnyvale, California
94086



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----- Forwarded by Asha Agrawal/SJSU on 09/02/2010 03:08 PM -----



Dear Colleague:

The City of San Jose, the International Institute for Sustainable
Transportation, and Mineta Transportation Institute invite you to attend
Podcar City, San José – Innovating Sustainable Communities, in San José,
California.

Podcars, also known as Personal Rapid Transit systems (PRT), are a new
transit technology that blends the convenience of the personal automobile
with the environmental benefits of mass transit. PRT offers the potential
to fundamentally change the way communities deliver transit services and
integrate land use and transportation. But, as with anything new, its
introduction raises a number of questions.

In 2010, three Podcar or Personal Rapid Transit systems began operation in
locations around the globe. A handful of other cities have expressed their
intent to build similar systems. Come hear from owners, would-be owners,
and experts on:

·  PRT applications in Asia and Europe and, soon, the U.S.
·  Technological and conceptual advances in materials, modeling, sensors
and control systems
·  PRT design concepts and business models
·  How Podcars can complement traditional transit and facilitate smart
growth
· Technical, financial and policy challenges—and how to overcome them


  Who Should Attend: Public works, transportation, airport and planning
directors; engineering and technical professionals; land use and
transportation planners; researchers and educators, policy makers and
environmental leaders, regulatory officials and energy experts, designers,
architects and finance experts.

Register: http://podcarcity.org/events/podcar-city-san-jose/register/

Early-bird registration ends Sept. 24

We hope to see you there.

Hans Larsen
Acting Director
San José Department of Transportation


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The APA Northern Section Young Planners Group is seeking volunteers for our next
event, YPG Presents: Public Engagement in the 21st Century on Thursday, October
7th in Oakland.  The event begins at 6pm with a mixer and continues on to
showcase 6 different categories of social media for public engagement.

We need volunteers for event set-up and tear-down, and during the event to help
us present (email us for more information), and for logistical items such as the
sign-up table as people arrive.

Would you be willing to commit your time that day to help us out?  Do you know
of others who would be interested?  This is an excellent networking opportunity
and a chance to showcase your skills to your future potential boss!  Please join
us!

If you are interested in attending the event, the registration page will be up
soon!

For more information, contact Natalie de Leon & Lindsey Virdeh, YPG Co-chairs,
at norapaypg@...

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/egr/1932984897.html


PRINCIPAL PLANNER/URBAN DESIGNER (Midtown Sacramento)

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Date: 2010-09-02, 10:29AM PDT
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Mogavero Notestine Associates is looking for a Principal Planner/Urban Designer
with more than 10 years of professional experience. MNA is working on some
exciting projects ranging from Urban Design Elements for General Plans, to
environmentally friendly Specific Plans, to Downtown Design Plans, Form Based
Codes, Streetscape Plans, and large development site planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, landscape
architecture, urban planning or related technical field, professional experience
in the preparation and management of urban design plans, planning documents and
related technical studies, implementing public participation programs, and
developing relationships with private clients and public agencies. Must have
strong design, graphic and computer skills and the organization, client
relations and team leadership skills required to be a successful project
manager.

The successful candidate will also need to be a self-starter with excellent
writing, presentation and interpersonal skills. This individual must also be
very capable with all aspects of business development, including proposal
writing, conducting interviews, and public speaking in the process of growing
our Urban Design business. Demonstrated capabilities of being extremely
proactive with business development is a must. Some business travel required.

MNA is a full service, multi-disciplinary firm offering a broad range of
planning, architectural design and development services. Founded in 1991, MNA
has over 16 professionals working in our offices in the vibrant midtown district
of Sacramento. It is a firm with a long track record of smart growth and
ecologically-oriented infill, multi-family, retail and institutional projects,
as well as planning. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a
401K Plan, profit sharing, AFLAC FlexOne Cafeteria Plan, and medical, dental and
vision benefits. We invite you to join our family and make a difference in your
life and professional practice.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.mognot.com

�Location: Midtown Sacramento
�Compensation: commensurate with experience
�Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
�Please, no phone calls about this job!
�Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial
interests.



PostingID: 1932984897

[From http://www.calapa.org/en/jobs/v/1983 ]

City of Morgan Hill
Assistant City Manager for Community Development

Posted on Friday 3-Sep-10 0:00 AM

Description

Morgan Hill (population 40,000) is located 12 miles south of San Jose.
This newly created ACM position reflects the City’s desire for a strong
focus on the assimilation of five key functional areas (Strategic Planning
& Economic Development; Development Services; Engineering & Utilities;
Housing; and Redevelopment) with the development of this super agency
structure.

Position Type: Full Time
Other Benefits: Outstanding benefits including CalPERS, auto allowance,
deferred compensation, moving and relocation allowance plus modest housing
assistance.
Location: Morgan Hill, CA
Job URL: http://www.ralphandersen.com
Travel Required: 0% of the time (approximate)
Starts On: 3-Sep-10

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s required; Masters desired with experience in
management/leadership of staff, budget responsibility and organizational
management skills. Salary to $170,220 plus outstanding benefits.
Education Required: Bachelor’s required; Masters desired
US Citizenship Required: Yes

How to Apply

Apply by 10/8/2010 to apply@.... Confidential inquires to
Heather Renschler, (916) 630-4900.

Contact Information

Heather Renschler, Ralph Andersen & Associates
http://www.ralphandersen.com
apply@...


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[From http://www.norcalapa.org/pages/career/career_jobs.htm#6 ]

Mogavero Notestine Associates
PRINCIPAL PLANNER/URBAN DESIGNER

Mogavero Notestine Associates is looking for a Principal Planner/Urban
Designer with more than 10 years of professional experience. MNA is
working on some exciting projects ranging from Urban Design Elements for
General Plans, to environmentally friendly Specific Plans, to Downtown
Design Plans, Form Based Codes, Streetscape Plans, and large development
site planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture,
landscape architecture, urban planning or related technical field,
professional experience in the preparation and management of urban design
plans, planning documents and related technical studies, implementing
public participation programs, and developing relationships with private
clients and public agencies. Must have strong design, graphic and computer
skills and the organization, client relations and team leadership skills
required to be a successful project manager.

The successful candidate will also need to be a self-starter with
excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal skills. This individual
must also be very capable with all aspects of business development,
including proposal writing, conducting interviews, and public speaking in
the process of growing our Urban Design business. Demonstrated
capabilities of being extremely proactive with business development is a
must. Some business travel required.

MNA is a full service, multi-disciplinary firm offering a broad range of
planning, architectural design and development services. Founded in 1991,
MNA has over 16 professionals working in our offices in the vibrant
midtown district of Sacramento. It is a firm with a long track record of
smart growth and ecologically-oriented infill, multi-family, retail and
institutional projects, as well as planning. We offer an excellent
benefits package which includes a 401K Plan, profit sharing, AFLAC FlexOne
Cafeteria Plan, and medical, dental and vision benefits. We invite you to
join our family and make a difference in your life and professional
practice.

Please e-mail resumes to Sandi at swalsh@.... For more information
about our firm, please visit our website at www.mognot.com posted 9/

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From Don Weden:

I'm writing to tell you about an environmental leadership program
called "Be the Change",  offered by Acterra, a nonprofit organization
located in Palo Alto.  The "Be the Change" program consists of about
10-11 day-long sessions -- one per month over the course of almost a
year -- aimed at providing people with the basic skills needed to
improve their effectiveness in promoting sustainability
(environmental, economic, and social) within their local communities.

The program is just entering its sixth year and has received rave
reviews from past participants -- who have ranged in age from their
late teens to their seventies. Many have found it to be a
transformative experience in their lives and some have even embarked
on new green careers after taking the class.

Part of each class session is devoted to presentations by experts on a
variety of subject issues, including water, waste, environmental
justice, land use and transportation, sustainable agriculture, etc.
The rest of the day is devoted to group discussions and various
activities to help the participants improve their leadership skills.

Each student is required to undertake a project of their choosing
during the course that will give them the opportunity to test and
develop their leadership skills -- in a very supportive environment.

This year's class will begin on September 17th.

I'll be making the keynote presentation "Effective Environmental
Leadership for the 21st Century: It's Time to Move Beyond 1970s
Environmentalism". (I'm an unpaid advisor, presenter, and mentor for
the program.)

Each class consists of about 25 participants, from a wide array of
backgrounds and life experiences.

For example, one of this year's participants, who I had the
opportunity to have dinner with a few weeks ago, was born in Vietnam,
raised in Paris, and has worked in Brazil, Texas, and New York City
before moving to Santa Clara County.

At lunch today, we interviewed a young woman who is a relatively
recent grad from UC Berkeley who currently works for VTA, and was
involved with a variety of environmental and social justice projects
during her years in college.

Another man we interviewed last week just completed a cross country
bike ride -- with his family and others -- on their electric bikes to
call attention to sustainability issues and projects across the
country. His sister is also likely to enroll in this year's class.

A couple of years ago, we had a woman in the class who was a graphic
designer by training. Her Be the Change class project involved
organizing the first Earth Day event at her daughter's school.
Although she initially encountered resistance from the school
administration, she persevered and was successful. In fact, she was so
successful that she was asked to help arrange similar events for other
schools in the school district. And, after that, she was hired by the
San Francisco Unified School District to help establish sustainability
programs throughout the school system.

The testimonials I have heard from people who have taken the course
have been truly inspirational.

The tuition for the class is $1,600 for the entire year. Flexible
payment plans can be arranged. Some limited scholarship funds are
available.

Time is running out to apply for this year's class and the number of
enrollees is approaching the limit of around 25 students.

But there's still room for a few more candidates who want to become
more effective in bringing about positive change within their
community, agency, organization, business, etc.

More information is available at Acterra's website:
http://www.acterra.org/programs/bethechange/index.html

Anyone interested in knowing more about the program and how to enroll
in it, should contact Rebecca Araiz Iverson, Director of the Be the
Change Program at (650) 922-1787 or rebeccaai@... ASAP.


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[From
http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/component/option,com_extcalendar/Itemid,0/&Itemid=/e\
xtmode,view/extid,1348/]

John Kriken, FAIA: City Design for Positive Change
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Location: 112 Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley

CITY DESIGN FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

A discussion of the connections between sustainability and livability by
the use of best practice principles applied to a variety of projects from
around the world.

John Lund Kriken, FAIA
Founder, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s International Urban Design Practice
Consulting Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, San Francisco
Professor, UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design
Author, CITY BUILDING: Nine Planning Principles for the Twenty First
Century, Princeton Architectural Press 2010

Contact Info:

Adrienne Livoni
alivoni@...



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[from http://www.calapa.org/en/jobs/v/1984 ]

City of Winsor, CA
Planning and Building Director

Total annual compensation package up to $11,608 per month plus car
allowance and excellent benefits.

The Town of Windsor is located in beautiful Northern California and is
surrounded by oak-covered hills and valleys, fields of vineyards, and
soaring hot air balloons.

Position Type: Full Time
Reference Code: 10-044
Location: Windsor, CA
Job URL: http://www.ralphandersen.com
Travel Required: 0% of the time (approximate)
Starts On: 1-Jan-10

Job Requirements

Experience: This position has significant responsibility for the
management and oversight of the Planning and Building Department.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, plus four years
experience in the area of planning, including prior supervisory and
management experience.

US Citizenship Required: Yes

How to Apply

Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com. Confidential
inquires welcomed to Robert Burg: 916/630-4900.

Company Information
Ralph Andersen & Associates
5800 Stanford Ranch Rd., Suite 410
Rocklin, CA 95765

Contact Information

Robert Burg
Fax (916) 630-4911
http://www.ralphandersen.com
apply@...


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TransForm Silicon Valley Internship (Volunteer)

Community Engagement for Improved Transportation Options along the Alum Rock
Corridor


TransForm is looking for an intern to work with TransForm’s Silicon Valley
Community Planner to help with two interrelated projects:
-        Involving the community in the planning of the Alum Rock Corridor Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) project; the first operationalBRT in the Bay Area. BRT is a
set of cutting-edge measures and strategies such as bus-only lanes, traffic
signal priority, and real-time bus arrival information that can achieve many of
the benefits of rail transit but at a fraction of the cost. Learn more about BRT
athttp://www.transformca.org/brt

-        Mobilizing residents and other stakeholders in the Five
Wounds/Brookwood Terrace Neighborhood in San Jose to advocate for improvements
that will make their neighborhood more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.


  About TransForm
TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable
communities by building diverse coalitions, influencing policy, and developing
innovative programs. TransForm was recently voted the #1 non-profit organization
in the Bay Area in fighting climate change. To learn more about TransForm, visit
www.transformca.org.

Internship Description – This is a part-time (10-20 hr/wk) unpaid internship.
-        The fall semester internship will start September 2010 and run through
December 2010.

-        The internship is part-time and hours are relatively flexible (our
office is openMonday-Friday 9-5pm). Total internship hours for university
students maybe tailored to your department’s requirements.
-        This is a great opportunity for someone interested in urban planning,
political science, environmental, and/or social justice issues. Interns will
gain valuable community engagement skills and transportation planning knowledge.

-        Strong communication skills are required. Proficiency in Spanish or
Vietnamese is preferred. Word processing, graphic design, community organizing,
and group facilitation skills are highly desirable.

-        Interns are supervised by TransForm’s Community Planner and work out
of
our downtown San Jose office. Our Silicon Valley office is located one block
from San Jose State University and is very accessible via public transit.

Responsibilities
TransForm’s Silicon Valley intern will help involve merchants, neighborhood
residents, and other key stakeholders in the planning of BRT along Santa Clara
St and Alum Rock Ave in San Jose so that the project is well-designed tomeet
community needs. There will also be opportunities to assist in mobilizing
residents in the Five Wounds/Brookwood Terrace neighborhood in advocating for
streetscape improvements to promote walking and bicycling along the BRT
corridor. Tasks mayinclude:
-        Making phone calls and conducting door-to-door outreach.
-        Producing outreach materials and writing short newsletter articles.
-        Translating materials into Spanish or Vietnamese.
-        Helping to organize meetings and workshops with interested
organizations and stakeholders.

To Apply: Submit a resume and a cover letter describing your interest and
qualifications to Chris Lepe atCLepe@.... For questions,
call408-406-8074.

Open until September 30th, 2010




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[From http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=15846 ]

Company:  Stanislaus Council of Governments
Position:  Associate Planner - Programming and Transit
Location:  Modesto, California
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: See Below
Job ID: 15846
Website: http://www.stancog.org
Application Deadline: 4 pm (PDT) on September 17, 2010

Annual Salary Range: $57,304 - $69,680

Under the direction of the Transit/Programming Manager, this position
performs a wide variety of professional planning duties related to
development of transit and transportation plans and programs, technical
support focused on improving and monitoring all modes of transportation
for Stanislaus County and its member agencies, provides professional
assistance to senior management in areas of expertise, and performs
related work as required. This position is an at-will position with a
one-year probationary period upon hire.

This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in a regional
government agency working with local jurisdictions, state and federal
agencies in the planning, programming and funding of transportation
projects and taking on progressive responsibility.

For more information or to apply for this position, visit
http://www.stancog.org/jobs.shtm

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Assistant Coordinator, Safe Routes to School
Bicycle Safety Educator, Safe Routes to School


Assistant Coordinator for Safe Routes to School "Drive Your Bike"
Cycles of Change is a 12 year old, collectively run, non-profit dedicated to
improving the lives of East Bay residents through a variety of bicycle programs.
The Safe Routes to School "Drive Your Bike" Program serves Elementary and Middle
Schools in Berkeley, Oakland, San Lorenzo, Alameda, Albany, Livermore and
Unincorporated areas of Alameda County by teaching a 6 hour Bike Safety
Curriculum to classes of 20-40 students during and after school. The assistant
coordinator's time will be divided between the following: 30% email/phone
communication, 30% teaching bike safety, and 40% program development and
planning. This person must be able to communicate with state agencies, school
administrators, local government officials, teachers, parents, students and the
general public in a professional, cooperative manner. Visit for more information
about this program.

Requirements
A passion for bicycle safety education
1 year of experience working with youth
1 year of program coordination experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer proficiency in Excel, Word & Power point
Must be physically able to: lift 40 lbs, ride 10 miles, and teach outdoors for
8hrs.
Intermediate bicycle repair experience
Ability to work 11 months out of the year
Ability to manage other staff comfortably, respectfully, and honestly.
Desired Qualities
Self direction and problem solving skills.
A flexible schedule able to accommodate working evenings and occasional weekends
Ability to work up to 12 hours a day (6-8 hours a day on average)
A Bachelor's degree and work experience in a related field.
Experience in Alameda County's public education system.
Experience in Program Development and Contract Negotiation
Proficiency in Spanish
CPR Certification
Advanced bike repair experience
Pay rate and Benefits
This is a 15-40 hr/wk position that averages 30hrs/wk. Pay is hourly and depends
on experience. Health Insurance is included.

Application deadline
Submit a Resume and Cover Letter to safecycles@... by September 15th,
2010. Qualified applicants will be interviewed between September 18th and
September 28th. Start date is flexible.

Note: People of Color Strongly Encouraged to Apply!

Bicycle Safety Educator, Safe Routes to School "Drive Your Bike"
Cycles of Change is a 12 year old, collectively run, non-profit dedicated to
improving the lives of East Bay residents through a variety of bicycle programs.
The Safe Routes to School "Drive Your Bike" Program serves Elementary and Middle
Schools in Berkeley, Oakland, San Lorenzo, Alameda, Albany, Livermore and
Unincorporated areas of Alameda County by teaching a 6 hour Bike Safety
Curriculum to classes of 20-40 students during and after school. In addition to
training students, the success of the program rests on our staff's ability to
train School Teachers to run the program themselves. "Visit":
http://www.cyclesofchange.org/programs/safe-routes-to-school for more info.

Responsibilities
Teach the curriculum in the classroom, on the blacktop, and on the road.
Coach School Teachers on how to teach the curriculum in the future.
Maintain students' physical and emotional safety.
Maintain security, organization, and functionality of bicycles and equipment at
each site.
Haul bicycle fleets and equipment from storage sites to schools sites.
Ensure paperwork such as permissions slips, helmet order forms, and written
student tests are distributed and collected.
De-escalate emergencies and administer 1st aid if necessary.
Problem solve ways to integrate the program in each unique school setting.
Work cooperatively with Program Directors, School Teachers, and other Bike
Safety Educators
Qualifications & Desired Qualities
We are looking for an individual with:

Experience working with East Bay youth and schools
A solid understanding and practice of bicycle commuting, safety, and mechanics
The ability to speak loudly for prolonged amounts of time indoors and outdoors
Non-violent communication, constructive criticism, and active listening skills
Personal qualities such as a positive attitude, good intuition, self-management,
dependability, patience, respect for peers and youth, and a passion for
teaching.
Work Schedule
The work schedule is variable and last minute. Middle Schools will be
7:30am-3:30pm, 4 days a week, for 3-5 week blocks. After school programs will be
2:30-5pm for 3 days a week for 1-3 week blocks. There can be long stretches
without any work. Schools can cancel and reschedule. Be aware, this job does not
provide a guaranteed regular income. There is about 400+ hrs. of work for this
Fall/Spring. You do not have to be available for every shift in order to be
eligible for this position, but priority will be given to those who are most
available. This work would be ideal for someone who also has another job with a
flexible schedule.

Compensation
DOE. $18-21 / hour + paid travel time from Downtown Oakland Bart to School Site.

Send Cover Letter & Resume to
E-Mail: safecycles@...
Applications will be accepted through September 15th, 2010. Qualified applicants
will be interviewed between September 18th and 28th. Start date is flexible.

[From http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/enews/fall10/2010_09_15.html#events ]

College of Environmental Design LECTURE SERIES

Clark Wilson, Smart Growth Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Monday, October 11, 2010   |   7:00 pm   |   112 Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley


Clark Wilson is an urban designer with the EPA Smart Growth Division. His
focus is ecologically sustainable development, specifically in advancing
the transportation, livability, and environmental goals of smart growth in
street design. Prior to EPA, he was an urban design consultant and adjunct
faculty member at UC Berkeley.

Smart Growth covers a range of development and conservation strategies
that help protect our natural environment and make our communities more
attractive, economically stronger, and more socially diverse. The EPA
smart growth program helps communities improve their development practices
and get the type of development they want. We work with local, state, and
national experts to discover and encourage successful, environmentally
sensitive development strategies.

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[From http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=32976&date=2010-10-08 ]

The Enigma of Capital and the Crises of Capitalism

Lecture | October 8 | 4 p.m. | 112 Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley

Speaker/Performer: Professor David Harvey, Department of Anthropology,
City University of New York

Sponsors: Middle Eastern Studies, Center for, Global Metropolitan Studies,
Center of

The 21st century will be an urban century with more people around the
world residing in metropolitan regions than in any other form of human
settlement. The Global Metropolitan Studies (GMS) lecture series brings
together faculty from a wide range of disciplines to discuss the effects
of widespread urbanization in the global North and the global South.
Issues include environmental challenges to entrenched patterns of
segregation to new configurations of politics and social movements. This
series is part of the GMS Initiative in the College of Environmental
Design at UC Berkeley.

Event Contact: cmes@..., 510-6428208

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[From http://www.planetizen.com/node/45917]

Project Coordinator
Presidio Trust
Location: San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
Posted on: September 9, 2010
Category: Economics / Finance, Government / Policy, Planning / Land Use

The Presidio Trust is a Federal government corporation that manages and
protects the Presidio of San Francisco as part of the National Park
System. The Trust is now accepting applications for the following Federal
excepted-service position.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Provides support for the redevelopment of Fort Scott—a historic campus
located near the Golden Gate Bridge. Building upon the Presidio’s 200 plus
year history as a military base, the Trust is considering developing the
iconic Fort Scott campus into a place that brings together leaders across
sectors - non-profit, government, academic and business - to respond to
today’s national priorities through service. The Project Coordinator
supports the Fort Scott Project Manager and an interdepartmental team.

Duties include assisting with the development of both print and electronic
materials; collaborating with the Trust’s real estate, finance and program
groups to develop a business plan that addresses the economic and
programmatic impact of Fort Scott; assisting with physical site planning
of Fort Scott in close coordination with the Planning Department;
collaborating with the Trust’s Volunteer Coordinator to promote a Parkwide
“service” initiative engaging tenants, residents, and partners; conducting
research on national service programs, non-profit capacity building,
leadership training, public policy, and grant opportunities; developing,
administering, and maintaining a system for tracking, recording and
communicating project progress to Trust management staff, and the public;
assisting with tours and public presentations on Fort Scott; helping to
develop a communication strategy aimed at internal and external audiences;
assisting with branding and messaging of Fort Scott to create marketing
materials; providing support for media, government relations, and
legislative aspects of Fort Scott; responding to public inquiries on a
range of project issues; coordinating and arranging conference calls,
meetings, and workshops, preparing agendas, reserving facilities,
recording/ transcribing minutes, and tracking follow-up ideas; helping to
evaluate and make staff recommendations on project priorities to increase
management’s ability to make informed and timely decisions; assisting with
the selection of consultants, including establishing “scope of work” and
deliverables; and assisting with monitoring, management, and oversight of
consultant services. Full time position with benefits, not to exceed one
year.

Requires bachelor’s degree in urban planning, business management,
economics, public policy, finance, or public administration; 3 years of
experience in planning, project development, program delivery; solid
computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint and Excel; ability to work effectively with planners, design
professionals, elected official’s staff members, contractors, volunteers,
and the general public; excellent communication and organizational skills;
excellent interpersonal skills (including public speaking and community
outreach experience), excellent writing skills, a strong work ethic, and a
strong customer service orientation. Experience working in the non-profit
or government sectors, experience with service and/or non-profit
organizations (i.e. Teach for America, City Year, Student Conservation
Association), experience overseeing program design and delivery,
experience with volunteer management, and graphic design skills are
desired.

The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a
competitive benefits package. To apply call (415) 561-5300 (Monday-Friday,
8 am – 5 pm) to request an application package, OR download the
application from our website, www.presidio.gov/jobs , and mail the
application to Human Resources, Presidio Trust, P.O. Box 29052, San
Francisco, CA 94129-0052.


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Firmwide Director of Urban Design and Planning
Breuer Consulting Group
Location: Washington, DC, or San Francisco, or Los Angeles, , United
States
Posted on: September 14, 2010
Category: Architecture, Planning / Land Use, Urban Design
Experience: More than 10 years

Our client, one of the fastest growing and successful US AE firms wants to
offer a variety of services beyond the traditional for firms of their size
and scope. A formalized planning and urban design practice is an obvious
next step. They seek an individual to grow a physical planning practice
based in Washington D.C., San Francisco or Los Angeles. (Other locations
might be considered). This is not a strictly policy-planning position: it
is design-focused.

The Firmwide Director of Urban Design and Planning, requires unquestioned
leadership in design, business development and project delivery. This
seasoned professional will independently lead projects for a wide variety
of clients consistent with the goals of the firm globally.

The Director would be expected to create a Business Plan and develop the
practice through the acquisition of new clients including:
�X Extending existing relationships (both the Director��s and the firm��s)
�X Making presentations to a variety of public and private potential
clients
�X Working with firm leadership to establish strategy and respond to
opportunities
�X Working closely with the firm��s architectural leadership to serve
clients of the firm with a broader range of services
�X Participating in indirect marketing initiatives (e.g. workshops;
roundtables; articles; panels, etc.) which enhance the group as a whole
Over time, the Director of Planning would be expected to build a team of
professionals globally, organize the staff assigned to selected projects
by providing direction, monitoring, and day-to day guidance, participating
in project design development and providing guidance as needed to project
staff. Clearly, this is a position for an experienced professional �K
probably 15+ years of professional architecture/urban design/planning
experience.

If you have a degree in Architecture and/or Urban Design and are up for
this challenge, we��d like to talk with you. Send your resume in confidence
to susanfaigen@....


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On Thursday, September 30, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. in the City of Palo Alto Council
Chambers, the City will sponsor a presentation titled "Evolution of Bicycle
Transportation: How to Build on Existing Infrastructure and Programs." The
session will be presented by Ian Moore of Alta Planning and Design, one of the
premier pedestrian and bicycle planning firms in the country.

Mr. Moore will discuss innovative bicycle programs in other cities and
approaches Palo Alto might look into to take its highly regarded bicycle network
to the next level. Alta Planning and Design will be preparing the City's updated
Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan, and the session will serve as a
kick-off for that effort. Refreshments will be served in the City Hall lobby
immediately following the presentation.

I hope you can join us.

*INTERN ANNOUCEMENT:*

*ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT*

San Jos�s Environmental Services Department has established a national
reputation for environmental leadership and innovation with award-winning
recycling, water conservation, and wastewater treatment programs.

With over 400 employees and an annual budget of $124 million, ESD is one of
the City's largest and most visible departments. Among its major initiatives
are to provide:

[image: *]       Healthy streams, rivers, marshlands and Bay waters;

[image: *]       Reliable water, garbage, and recycling services;

[image: *]       Clean and green air, land and energy policy development;
and

[image: *]       Community education aimed at environmental sustainability

*WHY INTERN WITH US?*

The Watershed Protection Division is seeking student interns to help us
protect and improve the quality of San Jose�s Watersheds. We�re looking for
energetic and highly motivated students interested in working and learning
with us to improve the condition of our creeks and rivers.**

*PROJECT DESCRIPTION & OUTCOMES*

Key you would be assisting with include:



    - Trash Monitoring & Reduction Program including creek hot spot
    monitoring, documentation, and assessment.
    - Outreach activities including public presentations and distribution and
    management of the public education materials.
    - data projects including a variety of GIS-based projects.
    - Development of stormwater data collection forms for ArcPad field use.
    - support the Pesticide Management Program including implementation of
    grant funded projects, wildlife monitoring and database management.
    - field and lab operations for various monitoring projects.
    - monitor progress of Storm Drain Marking project.
    - support interdepartmental coordination related to all aspects of the
    City�s Stormwater Permit requirements.

*EDUCATION*

Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in undergraduate
or graduate program is required.  Preferred majors include Environmental
Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Engineering, Aquatic
Biology, Geography, or other related majors.



*How to Apply?*

Return a cover letter and resume to internsanjose@....

Subject Line: Stormwater Management Program Internship

Please review the newly launched student website:
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/students/


--
Hilary Nixon, Ph.D.
Associate Chair, Graduate Advisor
Department of Urban & Regional Planning
One Washington Square (WSQ 218D)
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA  95192-0185
408.924.5852
408.924.5872 (fax)


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This Friday, September 17th, is PARK(ing) Day! Celebrate by parking yourself,
instead of a car, in a parking space that has been transformed into a parklet.

There will be PARK(ing)s taking place throughout the Bay Area and across the
globe, including several spots in the San Jose area. Starting at 4pm there will
be a PARK(ing) in front of Gordon Biersch on San Fernando Street between 1st and
2nd Streets.

For more locations in San Jose check out:
http://bikesiliconvalley.org/parkingday-2010

For more information about PARK(ing) day and for locations around the globe
check out: http://parkingday.org/about-parking-day/

Happy PARK(ing)!

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From: JBard@...
To: JBard@...
Subject: Very part-time job opening in Santa Clara County
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:19:18 +0000

  Greetings,

The American Lung Association in California has an immediate opening for a
seven-hour-a-week, grant funded position to engage the public health
community in the development and implementation of a Community Risk
Reduction Plan in the City of San Jose. This is a two-year grant, part of
California Breathing�s Strategic Plan Implementation Grants. If you know
anyone with a strong interest and skills in air quality policy, planning and
public health, please forward along.



Thanks very much!



Jenny



Jenny Bard

Regional Air Quality Director

American Lung Association in California

707-527-5864





--
Irvin Dawid
753 Alma St., #126, Palo Alto, CA  94301
650-283-6534 (cell)


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Tuesday, September 21, at 7 PM

Cattleman's Restaurant
2882 Kittyhawk Road
  Livermore, CA 94551
Full details here:
Property Rights Meeting, Speaker, 9/21, Livermore

Here's info about the speaker:
Michael Coffman -- Archive
Michael Coffman PhD Forest Science


Here are articles about that bill:
Coercive "decisions" SB 1619-Live This Way
Corrupt Senator Dodd SB 1619 "The Liveable Communities Act"
Federal over Local on urban central planning, SB 1619
Live like this, SB 1619
Live-a-Like-This Communities SB1619
Urban Control (more) SB 1619 details
Dictating Living, Agenda 21




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Welcome to the NCER mailing list, Thursday September 16, 2010 Volume 12
  Number 18.

The following is a broadcast announcement listing of a new funding
opportunity
sponsored in whole or in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
National Center for Environmental Research (NCER). See the end of this
message
to obtain details on this and other NCER broadcast services as well as how
to
unsubscribe to this list.

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Title: Fall 2011 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For
Undergraduate Environmental Study

URL: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_gro_undergrad.html

Open Date: 09/14/2010  -  Close Date: 12/09/2010

Summary:  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center
for
Environmental Research (NCER), invites applications for the Greater Research
Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for undergraduate environmentally related
study for bachelor�s level students. The deadline for receipt of
applications
is December 9, 2010. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to
award approximately 40 new fellowships by July 29, 2011. The fellowship
provides up to $19,700 per year of academic support and $9,500 for
internship
support for a combined total of up to $48,900 over the life of the
fellowship.
The GRO program enhances and supports quality environmental education for
undergraduates, and thereby encourages them to continue their education
beyond
the baccalaureate level, and pursue careers in environmentally related
fields.
The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of
tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is required. This
fellowship is intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally
oriented study leading to a bachelor�s degree.

Applicable Category(s): Grant/Fellowship Announcements

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--
Irvin Dawid
753 Alma St., #126, Palo Alto, CA  94301
650-283-6534 (cell)


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[From http://www.norcalapa.org/pages/career/career_volunteer.htm ]


International Internship Program – Ahmadabad, India

The International Committee is coordinating with HCP Project Design and
Management to provide internship opportunities for young and emerging
urban planning professionals in Ahmedabad, India.  Paid Internships are
available with HCP Project Design and Management, a large Urban Planning
and Design Firm that provides a variety of urban planning and design
services in Gujarat Region of India. HCP has prepared master plans for a
wide variety of projects, including the revitalization of the riverfront
in Ahmedabad, recreation and tourism planning for Mumbai, and a
development plan for Gandinagar, the capital of Gujarat.

Desired term of paid internships with HCP are one to two years in length,
and includes sufficient salary to support living expenses in Ahmedabad.
Minimum qualifications for the positions are a Masters Degree in Urban
Planning, one to two years of experience in Urban Planning is preferred.
Applicants accepted as Interns will also receive a $300 grant from the
American Planning Association, Northern California Section.

To apply for the internship program, please send a cover letter and resume
to Rob Eastwood by fax, email, or regular mail as follows:
Rob Eastwood
Department of Planning and Development, County of Santa Clara
70 West Hedding, East Wing, 7th Floor
San Jose, CA 95112
Fax (408) 288-9198
rob.eastwood@...

Other International Internship Opportunities - Additional Intern positions
in Taipei, Taiwan are under development.



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