The 13th Annual Conference on
Litigating Regulatory Takings Challenges
to Land Use and Environmental Regulations

U.C. Berkeley School of Law, Berkeley, California
Friday, November 5, 2010

We invite you to attend the 13th Annual Conference on "Litigating Regulatory
Takings Challenges to Land Use and Environmental Regulations," hosted by the
Center for Law, Energy and the Environment (CLEE) at Berkeley Law and
co-sponsored by CLEE, the Vermont Law School and the Georgetown University Law
Center.  The conference will take place at UC Berkeley on November 5, 2010. 
Berkeley Law students can attend for free.

The conference explores the regulatory takings issue as it relates to land use
and environmental regulation. The conference brings together a diverse group of
leading scholars and experienced practitioners to discuss cutting-edge issues
raised by recent and pending court cases and new regulatory initiatives. 
Speakers include several members from the Berkeley Law faculty with considerable
expertise in takings law and scholarship: Joe Sax, Holly Doremus, Andrea
Peterson, and yours truly.

Some topics to be discussed include the Supreme Court's recent Stop the Beach
Renourishment decision, the future of the "judicial takings" theory, takings
questions raised by sea level rise and other consequences of climate change,
controversial new decisions applying an expansive interpretation of the Penn
Central analysis, and recent takings cases involving water and endangered
species laws.

To register, click on this link:
http://forms.vermontlaw.edu/elc/landuse/takings10/

Sincerely,

Richard M. Frank
Executive Director
Center for Law, Energy & the Environment
School of Law, UC Berkeley

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Event: Pedestrians Count! Data, Modeling Advocacy Workshop

Date:
Sunday, October 03, 2010 at 8:30 AM
- to -
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at 4:30 PM (PT)

Location:
David Brower Center
2150 Allston Way
Berkeley CA

Hosted By:
California WALKS_,_._,___

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[From http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=15964 ]

Company:  Sacramento Regional Transit District
Position:  Director of Planning
Location:  Sacramento, California
Job Status:  Full-time
Job ID: 15964
Website: http://www.sacrt.com

Director, Planning
Sacramento Regional Transit

$88,654 - $124,116 annually
(plus excellent benefits)

Seeking Planning Director to direct and supervise the development of short
range and long range transit plans by developing fleet management plans,
coordinating service planning and public support/outreach activities,
supporting capital projects and contract performance, and directing and
supervising staff. Requires Bachelor’s in Transportation Planning or
related field and 7 years experience in transit planning, including 3
years supervisory experience.

For complete position info, contact RT at 2830 G Street, 2nd Floor,
Sacramento or www.sacrt.com.

Applications and supplemental applications must be received by 5:00 pm on
October 6, 2010. EOE M/F/D/V


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[Info below is from
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nm110ce9ff8b&oseq=a01big7xmju4v
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Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) event: Leadership vs. Management

Can you be an effective manager without being an effective leader, or vice
versa?  Did you know that you could be successful at being both an
effective manager AND leader?

Participants will evaluate the sources of leadership power, learn the
relationship between leadership and management, and explore various
leadership and management styles.  Through this interactive workshop,
Chaim will help you identify your own personal leadership style,
strengths, and find opportunities to maximize the effectiveness of both
management and leadership skills in the workplace.

About the Speaker – Chaim Eyal, Ph.D. has been teaching, training,
coaching, consulting and facilitating professionally since 1979.  Much of
his work involves workplace relationships and communication, management
and supervision, organizational behavior and organizational development.
With a Ph.D. in Communication and Social Psychology from Syracuse
University in New York, Chaim had taught for 25 years at The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem and at San Francisco State University.

This event is sponsored jointly by the WTS Professional Development
Committee and the Mentoring Program Committee.

When:

Tuesday
October 12th
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Where:

City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome Street #5
San Francisco, CA 94104

Costs:

$45.00 WTS Members
$55.00 Non-Members
Food:*

Lunch Provided
*Please advise if a vegetarian meal is preferred.

Please RSVP by October 7th via our events website at:
  http://wtsevents.org/chapter/SanFrancisco/

Please remember that your reservation is a financial commitment.


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[Info downloaded from http://planningjobs.berkeley.edu/view/16152/ ]

Geographic Information System - Planning Intern
City of Emeryville, CA 94608

The Emeryville Planning and Building Department seeks a Geographic
Information System - Planning Intern to work through May 2011, with a
possible extension.

The internship is paid, for up to 20 hours per week Monday-Friday 9-5.

We have a new permit tracking system, and the City IT Division is setting
up a GIS.

GIS and permit tracking responsibilities could include:
- Helping to set up the GIS
- Entering data for the permit tracking and GIS systems, including
entering historical permit information and matching assessor parcels with
addresses
- Mapping and designing signs for bike ways
- Producing district maps showing current projects for committee meetings
- Mapping buildings that meet proposed architectural significance criteria
- Making lists of addresses within 300 feet of proposed development
projects for noticing
- Updating the City’s mailing list based on returned post cards
- Devising mailing lists for business participants and invitees for a
plaza grand opening

Other planning responsibilities could include:
- Updating landscaping and bicycle parking ordinances to match the new
Green Building Code
- Helping to staff a public meeting for the Pedestrian-Bicycle Plan Update
- Rating buildings using proposed architectural significance criteria
- Responding to regional agency surveys about public and private
development, plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, implementation of
the new General Plan, etc.
- Summarizing draft plans and environmental impact reports from agencies
and other cities
- Supporting UC Berkeley studio class by providing information and
producing a book
- Updating the department web pages

Qualifications:
- Enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a city planning graduate
program
- Enrolled in or completed at least 3 semester hours or a certificate in
GIS
- Initiative, enthusiasm, communicative habits, responsiveness and
flexibility

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, 3 references, GIS map sample
(<5MB) and writing sample (<1MB) to dkeena@....


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[From http://www.calapa.org/en/jobs/v/1991  ]

Senior Environmental Planner/Biologist - San Francisco

Categories - Rural Planning, Land Use, Environmental

Description

Anchor QEA, an environmental science and engineering consulting firm, is
seeking a full-time SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER/BIOLOGIST in its Mission
Viejo, California, or San Francisco, California office.

We are seeking an employee to perform environmental review work for
coastal, wetland, riverine, and/or transportation projects. Specific
responsibilities include analyzing environmental impacts and mitigation
measures for projects; generating and coordinating the production of
environmental assessment documents in compliance with SEPA/CEQA and/or
NEPA; developing applications for and acquiring environmental permits from
federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; interfacing with clients
and the public; and participating in proposals for new work. The position
requires some travel.

Anchor QEA employs 220 highly motivated people in offices around the U.S.
Our staff are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to
fostering a work environment that is conducive to the personal and
professional growth of each employee. We accomplish this through a company
philosophy that combines teamwork, open communication, shared benefits,
participation in the life of the company, shared opportunities, and job
sculpting. We all strive to contribute to a friendly, supportive, and fun
work environment.

Position Type:  Full Time
Location: San Francisco or Mission Veijo
Job URL:  www.anchorqea.com
Travel Required: 0% of the time (approximate)
Starts On: 30-Sep-10
Job Requirements

Experience

Candidates will have 3+ years of experience in public or private planning
and the ability to prepare and manage environmental documentation
including all related correspondence and procedures.  Additional
experience with relevant permits and statutes, not limited to but
including, water quality permits, shoreline permits, 404 permits,
California Coastal Act regulations, Streambed Alteration Agreements,
and/or Endangered Species Act requirements is desired. Experience with
aquatic resources biology, such as marine and/or riparian systems,
wetlands, and hydrology, as well as experience with oil and gas projects
(e.g., electric and gas transmission lines) is highly desired. Experience
with preparing proposals and participating in marketing efforts is
preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Biology, or a closely related
field is required, Master’s and/or AICP preferred.

Qualified applicants please email your resume and salary requirements to
careers@... with Senior Environmental Planner/Biologist in the
subject heading. Please specify if you are interested in working out of
our Bellingham, Seattle, Mission Viejo or San Francisco office.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Company Information
Anchor QEA

Contact Information
Jessie LaHaie
www.anchorqea.com
careers@...



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Save the date!  Join in a walking tour of downtown Santa Cruz and the San
Lorenzo River pathway on October 22.

WHEN: Friday, October 22, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall courtyard, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Learn about key development opportunities and the myriad of challenges behind
redeveloping the San Lorenzo River Pathway to include business storefronts and
housing and improve east-west pedestrian connectivity with downtown.  Join in an
interactive discussion and gain an in-depth understanding of this portion of
downtown Santa Cruz.

Please RSVP at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&authkey=COrbouwJ&formkey=dGZ0eV9Q\
Ty1TSUV1MTExMTh6LU5KTmc6MQ#gid=0

CM pending

Participants include:

�  Carol Berg, Housing Manager
�  Juliana Rebagliati, Planning Director
�  Mike Rotkin, Mayor
�  Ryan Coonerty, Vice Mayor
�  Jesse Nichols, Barry Swenson Builders

Following the walking tour, meet at Soif Wine Bar (105 Walnut Avenue) to network
and discuss redevelopment opportunities.  No-host bar.

For more information, please contact:

�  Lindsey Virdeh at 650-235-5004
�  Justin Meek at 831-430-6796
�  YPG at norapaypg@...

Hello SJSU_MURPs readers,

Below is information about a new series of half-day professional
development workshops that will be of interest to planners and design
professionals.

Please note that "student" discounts are only available to UC Berkeley
students. (I called the workshop organizers to check into this.)

Best regards,

Asha W. Agrawal

=======================================
Asha Weinstein Agrawal

Associate Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Director, MTI National Transportation Finance Center

San Jos� State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0185
asha.weinstein.agrawal@...
web page: http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/weinstein.agrawal/
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The UC Berkeley CED Professional Workshop Series needs your support. We
would appreciate it if you could mention the new workshop series to
friends and campus colleagues as well as encourage students to attend.

For more information about the CED Professional Development Workshop
Series visit

http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/college/academics/courses/professional-workshops



OCTOBER 2010 WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS!!!

October 23, 2010
Integrating Community Design into Practice
Fred Powell, Powell & Partners Architects

October 30, 2010
Sustainability Indicators in Buildings
Lindsay Baker, Ph.D. Student (Architecture), UC Berkeley



OTHER EXCITING FALL 2010 WORKSHOPS

Analysis of Transport-Related GHG Emission Estimates
Autodesk Ecotect Analysis: An Introduction
Communicating Design Ideas
Google Sketchup Pro 7: An Introduction
The Design Charrette

For a complete course listing visit
http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/college/academics/courses/professional-workshops



REGISTER TODAY at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=209704

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*Please forward to anyone/lists you think may be interested.*


The Spatial History Lab at Stanford (spatialhistory.stanford.edu) is
currently hiring for a Geospatial Historian to join our collaborative
research community to support and advance historical scholarship while
simultaneously educating the next generation of scholars in digital, visual,
and spatial methodologies.

The Geospatial Historian will:

    - Investigate and devise innovative approaches to enduring challenges in
    historical inquiry using technology to optimize use of quantitative and
    qualitative primary source data
    - Move seamlessly among multiple, concurrent short, long, and open-ended
    research projects from inception to completion in accordance with expected
    project life-cycles
    - Maintain ongoing GIS tasks as well as identify opportunities to
    implement new spatial tools and approaches for analysis
    - Analyze vector and raster datasets using spatial and statistical tools
    in ArcGIS and other programs
    - Create high quality maps for print and web publication, that reflect
    advanced cartographic design principles

The position is a full time, benefits eligible staff position for one year
fixed-term with the possibility of renewal.  At minimum, the candidate must
have formal training in geography or a related field and at least 1 year of
on the job experience with GIS.  Additional technical proficiencies may
include Python, Adobe Creative Suite, and statistical packages like Stata or
PASW.

Please refer to Stanford Jobs (http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html) and
job *40101* for more information and to apply.



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Michael B. Kahan, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Program on Urban Studies
Stanford University
Building 120, room 224
Stanford CA 94305-2048
650-724-7575
kahan.michael@...


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Hello - My firm is looking to expand our team.  Please feel free to contact
me for more details prior to applying.

Insignia Environmental is a small, environmental consulting firm located in
Palo Alto, California. We are seeking a full-time Senior Environmental
Permitting Specialist whose responsibilities will include determining
environmental permits required for projects; supervising and mentoring
staff; maintaining positive client relations; providing quality control; and
managing the preparation of permit application packages, environmental
impact assessment documents, constraints analyses, and permitting
assessments. Project management experience and familiarity with NEPA, CEQA,
and other environmental regulations are mandatory. Experience with utility
and/or energy projects is preferred.



A B.S. in environmental planning, environmental science, city and regional
planning, or a similar field is required. M.S. in a related field is
preferred. A minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental consulting in
a similar role is required. Candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, a
team player, and self-motivated. Candidates must have excellent written and
oral communication skills.* *To be considered, submit your resume with a
brief cover letter or cover email electronically to hr@....
Please include �Resume� and the position title in the subject line of your
email. We request that applicants refrain from contacting our office
directly.


--
Kindly,
Lauren Doud
GIS Specialist
Insignia Environmental


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Encouraging Sustainable Travel II, Oct 13 11AM - Webinar

Join us online or in-person on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM for
three 20-minute presentations about Encouraging Sustainable Travel. This
is the second such webinar in our series for transportation professionals.

We will present:
- "How do we get more people bicycling? Evidence from the Davis Bicycle
Studies"; Susan Handy — Sustainable Transportation Center
- "Are transit-oriented developments over-parked?"; Robert Cervero —
University of California Transportation Center
- "City adoption of environmentally sustainable policies in California’s
Central Valley"; Mark Lubell — Sustainable Transportation Center

There is no longer any need to register!

Just log in to http://uc-d.na4.acrobat.com/utc-caltrans/ during the
webinar to join in.

...Or be part of our live, conference room audience in Sacramento. We'll
be broadcasting from the Caltrans Division of Research and Investigation,
Room #518 on the 5th floor of the Veteran Affairs Building, at 1227 “O”
Street , Sacramento, CA. Bring an ID to sign in, and feel free to bring
your lunch!

This event is part of an ongoing New Research Webinar series brought to
you by the California University Transportation Centers and Caltrans.

Details are online at STC.UCDavis.edu/outreach/UTC-Caltrans-seminars.php



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[From
http://podcarcity.org/events/podcar-city-san-jose/conference/public-night/]

Public Night at The Tech Museum - Oct. 27
What��s a podcar? Where is it used? How could it benefit San Jos�� and the
Bay Area?

Podcars, also known as Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), are a new transit
technology that blends the convenience of a car with the environmental
benefits of mass transit. PRT can change the way our cities deliver
transit services and integrate land use with transportation. Travel
non-stop from place to place in electric-powered vehicles that hold no
fixed schedules or routes. Service is available on demand 24 hours a day.

View video clips and hear presentations about PRT systems that have been
built or are planned in cities around the globe. Hear about San Jos����s
proposed system. Learn how PRT systems can expand your mobility while
reducing traffic congestion and pollution.

The program will be held Oct. 27 at The Tech Museum��s IMAX Theater. The
Tech Museum is located at 201 South Market Street in downtown San Jose, at
the corner of Park Avenue and Market Street, near Interstate 280 and
Highway 87. It��s the mango and azure building. Doors open at 6:45 PM,
program begins at 7PM.

Convenient parking is available at Citiview Plaza Garage just across the
street from The Tech Museum on Park Ave. It is free with validation from
Peggy Sue's restaurant (with any purchase). Peggy Sue's is at 185 Park
Ave, next to the garage entrance. More info is available at
http://www.peggysues.com/park.html. Parking is also available at Second
and San Carlos Streets Garage (enter from Second or Third Streets) for $3
after 6pm.

The Tech Museum is also accessible by public transit. For directions and
transit information, visit the museum��s website at
http://www.thetech.org/info/directions/

***********************
For info about the whole conference . . . .

[From http://podcarcity.org/sanjose/]

Welcome to Podcar City: San Jose, Innovating Sustainable Communities

Dear Visitor,

The 4th Podcar City Conference (PCCC4) will be held on October 27-29, 2010
at San Jose City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street, in the heart of the
Silicon Valley. Conference Presenters are the International Institute for
Sustainable Transportation (INIST), the City of San Jose, the Mineta
Transportation Institute (MTI) and Kompass, a network for local
authorities interested in Podcars (PRT).

Hear from the world��s top experts about how Podcars��a cutting-edge
technology that blends the convenience of the personal automobile with the
environmental benefits of mass transit�� can fundamentally change the way
we deliver transit services and integrate land use and transportation. By
attending Podcar City San Jos��, you��ll gain valuable insight on:

     * ATN��s expanding market in Asia, Europe and the U.S.
     * Podcar design, modalities and business models
     * Technological advances in control systems and materials
     * Integration of Podcars with traditional transit systems
     * Achieving green technology, sustainability and smart growth goals
     * Technical, financial and policy challenges
     * Plus more!

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 Now: Don��t miss this opportunity to hear from the brightest minds
in the industry, explore the latest technology and expand your network!
[http://podcarcity.org/events/podcar-city-san-jose/register/]




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[From http://planningjobs.berkeley.edu/view/16162/ ]

The San Rafael Community Development Department is looking for an intern
to assist the Long-range Planning Section with station area plans for the
Civic Center and Downtown. We are seeking a self-directed person with good
communication skills and working knowledge of MS Word and Excel. The
intern would work closely with professional staff from several City
departments and other public agencies, and have opportunities to work on
all aspects of the planning project both independently and as part of a
team.

For more information on the project, visit
www.cityofsanrafael.org/stationareaplans.

Internship Description:

The intern will be working closely with project staff to perform a variety
of planning duties related to the station area plans. The specific tasks
depend on the availability of the intern for the different project
meetings and activities.

Duties:

The Intern will assist in:
- gathering and summarizing various planning studies and reports related
to station area planning and to planning in the station planning areas;
-  preparing for (agendas, packets and distribution) and summarizing
Project Team meetings;
-  preparing for and participating in Community Workshops;
- preparing for, participating in and summarizing Civic Center Stations
Advisory Committee meetings;
- conducting and summarizing focus group meetings;
- maintaining a web presence for the two projects;
- maintaining the communication plan;
- reviewing and providing comments on draft documents prepared by the
Consultant; and
- other duties needed to ensure good communication and coordination within
the City of San Rafael, with Redevelopment, and with other agency
partners.

Skills:

Desired skills include the ability to review and edit draft reports;
prepare agendas, meeting summaries and other public documents; communicate
well with multiple agencies; prepare effective written reports; create and
maintain a web presence; working knowledge of MS Word and Excel;
possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Pay:

This is an unpaid internship. A minimum of 8 hours a week is required. The
Community Development Department is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to
5:00 PM. Some evenings may be required for community meetings and
workshops.

If interested please send a cover letter and resume to Rebecca Woodbury at
planning.coordinator@.... Deadline is Monday, October 25,
2010.


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City of Pacifica
Planning Director

Posted on Wednesday 6-Oct-10 0:00 AM

Description

The City of Pacifica has a population of 39,080 and is an attractive
full-service coastal community that offers incredible recreational
opportunities with a small town ambiance. It is geographically framed by
the ridges of the California Coast Range and the Pacific Ocean between San
Francisco and Half Moon Bay. The City is seeking a Planning Director to
oversee the Department’s proposed 2010/2011 general fund budget of $1.2M
and a staff of nine individuals including the Associate Planner; (2)
Assistant Planners; Planning Intern; Management Analyst; Chief Building
Official; Permit Technician; Code Enforcement Officer; and the
Administrative Clerk. The ideal candidate should be an accomplished
planner who is current in advanced planning. It will be necessary, due to
the nature of environmental habitat issues common along coastal
communities, that the candidate have experience working with the
California Coastal Commission. A director who is energetic, resilient, and
can work well with the Planning Commission and City Council will excel in
this position. A strong background in running a department with an
emphasis towards looking at process improvements will assist the City in
maintaining an excellent department. The new Director should have a broad
working knowledge of California planning principles and practices. In
addition, the candidate should be well-versed in both current and advanced
planning and have five years of planning, community and/or economic
development experience. A Bachelor’s degree in land-use planning, urban or
regional planning, public administration or a related field is required; a
Master’s degree is preferred. The salary for the Planning Director is
$12,545-$14,348 monthly depending on qualifications. The City also offers
an attractive benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding
opportunity, apply on line at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Mr. Wesley
Herman at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions. Brochure
available. Closing date November 5, 2010.

Position Type:  Full Time
Location: Pacifica, CA
Job URL: www.bobmurrayassoc.com
Travel Required: 0% of the time (approximate)
Starts On: 1-Jan-10

Job Requirements

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Company Information

Bob Murray & Associates
1677 Eureka Road, Suite 202
Roseville, CA 95661

Contact Information

Wesley Herman
www.bobmurrayassoc.com
apply@...


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The Silicon Valley Leadership Group, a public policy trade association
engaged in quality of life and bottom-line business issues on behalf
of over 300 companies in Silicon Valley, is looking for a transportation policy
coordinator (intern). For more information about the Leadership Group, please
see our website: svlg.org.

A Transportation Coordinator’s responsibilities include:
•       Coordinating speakers for and attending monthly policy committee
meetings
•       Researching and writing policy briefs for policy committee meetings
•       Assisting in tracking legislative and regulatory issues and in
coordinating advocacy efforts as appropriate
•       Helping planning for events, news conferences and seminars on timely
transportation initiatives
•       Some examples of past coordinator projects include:
        o       Researching bike-share programs to inform a pilot project
sponsored by the Valley Transportation Authority
        o       Managing Plug-In Hybrid Priuses that Toyota has loaned to the
Leadership Group, to promote electric vehicles
        o       Assist with Plug-In 2010 conference
        o       Research legislation and policies related to California
High-Speed Rail

Compensation: This is a volunteer internship position. College credit
may be available through your school.

Time Commitment: Interns must commit to a minimum of fifteen hours per
week for a minimum of three months. Individual circumstances will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required skills: Comfort using Microsoft Office Suite and doing
internet research.

To apply: Please send resumes and references to: asmith@....

> The ninth annual Urban Land Institute/Gerald D. Hines Student Urban
> Design Competition is now accepting applications from graduate
> student teams for the 2011 competition.
>
>
> Big ideas. Bold visions. The enduring legacy of Gerald D. Hines.
>
> Do you envision a more innovative built environment? Put your skills
> and ideas to the test and compete to win $50,000.
>
> Successful real estate development and design in the 21st century
> requires intensive collaboration across disciplines and sectors.  In
> the Hines Competition, you will have the chance to form a
> multidisciplinary team with four other graduate students in the
> United States or Canada and tackle a real land use challenge in a
> U.S. city.
>
> Application due date:               December 3, 2010
> Applicants notified of eligibility:  December 10, 2010
> Competition dates:              January 17, 2011 � January 31, 2011
>
> This is an ideas competition with no expectation that any of the
> submitted schemes will be applied to any site. The winning team will
> receive $50,000 and the finalist teams $10,000 each.
>
> For more information, visit the Web site: http://www.udcompetition.uli.org
> 
<http://www.uliemail.org/link.cfm?r=141402615=10879270=1122789=UrbanLand=http://\
www.udcompetition.uli.org
> > .
>
> For inquiries, please e-mail:  udcompetition@...
<mailto:udcompetition@...
> > .
>
>


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Lecture- Tuesday, October 19th University Planning Coalition Speaker Series:
"Cities For ALL Ages: Land Use Planning and Our Aging Population".
Speaker: Don Weden- Retired Principal Planner for Santa Clara County Planning

The event will be held at San Jose State University, Clark Hall at the Fishbowl
Room (on the 1st floor to the right, under the stairs) at 07:00pm.

-No admission charge. Open to the public.
-AICP credit will be available for attendees.
-Please see link below for Clark Hall
location-http://nanosense.org/documents/workshops/SJSUCampusMap.pdf
Note: In the map, Clark Hall is located on the top left quadrant- B2.

Santa Clara County is about to be hit by a "senior tsunami." In less than 20
years, more than 1/4 of our county's adult population will be over 65, as the
Baby Boom generation ages. Many will be non-drivers � living in cities that were
mostly designed around the automobile. What can we do to adapt our cities to
assure that our growing senior population � and others in our community � can
live active, interesting, and productive lives, without having to drive or own a
car? Learn more about this rapidly approaching "senior tsunami" and what our
cities can do to prepare for it.

This event is being put on by the Urban Planning Coalition (UPC). The UPC is the
official student planning organization of San Jose State University.

[From
http://transformca.org/files/job_description___state_trans_organizer.pdf]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

State Transportation Organizer - Full-Time Exempt

TransForm, a leading environmental and social equity nonprofit, is seeking
an experienced professional to join our team in a newly created position
of State Transportation Organizer, a full time exempt position based in
Sacramento.

ABOUT TRANSFORM

TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable
communities in the Bay Area and beyond. We build diverse coalitions,
influence policy and develop innovative programs to improve the lives of
all people and protect the environment. We can only achieve this mission
by working with groups and people representing a broad range of
backgrounds and perspectives.

TransForm and our regional coalition partners have helped to win literally
billions of dollars and groundbreaking policies in support of public
transportation, smart growth, affordable housing and bicycle and
pedestrian safety in the Bay Area. TransForm has also launched innovative
programs that increase the number of children walking and biking safely to
school and engage people in planning for great communities.

Over the past two years we have expanded our work to the state level to
secure increased funding for sustainable, equitable transportation.
TransForm also co-founded and provides fiscal sponsorship for ClimatePlan,
a network of leading non-profits working to ensure that California’s laws
to combat climate change, especially SB 375, also create more walkable
communities, promote affordable homes and save open space.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The State Transportation Organizer is a new position that will be
supervised by TransForm’s State Policy Director. The Organizer will help
build a statewide network focused on expanding funding for public
transportation and ensuring that state transportation policies support
environmental, health and equity goals. The Organizer will work in
TransForm’s Sacramento office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the State Transportation Organizer will include:

• Expanding and deepening participation of regional and state allies in
transportation reform efforts, including labor, community, social justice,
business and other key stakeholders.
• Developing fact sheets, action alerts and other materials for key
campaigns.
• Coordinating efforts with ClimatePlan, Transportation For America and
other partners.
• Representing TransForm at events, hearings and in direct communications
with decision-makers.
• Supporting TransForm’s State Policy Director on media and communications
strategy and related policy advocacy.
• Maintaining organizational and networking infrastructure, including the
database and distribution of materials to allies, setting up meetings,
arranging conference calls, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated experience with organizing, coalition–building and advocacy
campaigns.
• Excellent writing, group presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Experience working with and building consensus among a diverse range of
partners.
• Strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple
assignments, set measurable objectives, prioritize work and ensure
partners meet shared deadlines.
• Excellent strategic thinking, planning skills and political instincts.
• Experience in transportation policy, planning or related field a plus.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for making positive social change in the world.
• Open-minded and flexible, with both a sense of humor and humility.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position with competitive
salary, commensurate with experience. Compensation includes health and
dental insurance, generous vacation time and an exciting, team-oriented
work environment. TransForm also administers an employee contribution 403b
retirement plan and contributes to the Commuter Check program. Our staff
is focused on making positive change in the world, celebrates diversity
and is committed to being intentionally inclusive in all of our
relationships. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color
and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals are invited to email a short, descriptive letter of
interest and resume to:

STOjob@.... Please address within your cover letter how your
experiences in organizing and advocacy would make you a strong candidate
for this position and note if you have any experience in transportation
policy, planning, or a related field.

Attachments should be in Word or PDF format, titled as follows:
lastname_firstname_resume.doc OR lastname_firstname_resume.pdf
lastname_firstname_letter.doc OR lastname_firstname_letter.pdf

Please, no faxes or mailed hard copies. This position is open until
filled. To see if the position is still available, go to
www.TransFormCA.org and check if it is still listed in the “Jobs” section
of our website.

First Posted October 8, 2010


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[Info from
http://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/its.html?event_ID=35888&date=20\
10-10-20]

"Understanding and Influencing Sustainable Behaviors:: Promoting
energy conservation, recycling, and alternative transportation"

Lecture | October�20 | 12-1 p.m. | 370�Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley

Speaker/Performer: Joan Walker, Asst Prof, Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering and Institute of Global Metropolitan Studies

Sponsor: Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Sustainability (CACS)

What drives people to behave in sustainable ways? What policies can be
enacted to promote more sustainable behavior? How can we determine
what policies are most effective? These questions can be addressed
with the behavioral research described in this talk. The talk has
three parts. First, Professor Walker will describe creative approaches
to promote sustainable behaviors in energy, recycling, and
transportation. Second, she will explain the statistical models she
uses to analyze behavior. Finally, she will discuss a behavioral
experiment that aimed to measure what impact it had on people�s
transportation choices to provide them with information on GHG
emissions.

Event Contact: sknathe@..., 510-642-6414

(please excuse multiple postings)

Greetings, alumni and friends of San Jos� State University�s Urban and
Regional Planning Department,

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
program at San Jos� State University, and we want to celebrate by
reconnecting with the many hundreds of people who have so greatly
contributed to the success of the program in the past four decades.

We are taking this opportunity to (re)connect our alumni and friends to the
department, as well as to each other. You are invited to become part of this
growing network by doing any (or all) of the following:

-Attending the 40th Anniversary celebration for the Urban and Regional
Planning Department on Friday, November 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Scottish
Rite Temple in downtown San Jos�. For more details, please visit the event�s
website at http://sjsuplanningalumni.org.

-Joining our LinkedIn and/or Facebook San Jos� State University Urban &
Regional Planning Alumni Network pages by following the links provided
below.

For LinkedIn:

http://www.linkedin.com/groupInvitation?gid=3338342&invID=30943836&sharedKey=nZC\
c8IF0&mboxItemID=70005178


For Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=142539712453657&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=142\
539712453657&ref=ts
<http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=142539712453657&ref=ts#%21/group.php?gid=\
142539712453657&ref=ts%20>

-Sending your email address to Jonathan Kibrick at
jonathan.kibrick@... to be included in a new MUP Alumni google group.

Please help us reach out to more SJSU MUP alumni and friends of the
department by inviting those in your networks to join our online pages and
attend the 40 th Anniversary celebration.

I am looking to hearing back from you and seeing you on November 19! We will
continue to send information and updates regarding departmental events by
email or through the Alumni Network LinkedIn and Facebook pages. Stay tuned!


Best wishes from San Jos� State,



Dayana Salazar

Professor and Chair

Urban and Regional Planning Department

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 95192-0185

Phone: (408) 924-5854

Fax: (408) 924-5872 **

*dayana.salazar@... *

*www.sjsu.edu/urbanplanning *


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This Friday APA will hold a walking tour of redevelopment opportunities along
the San Lorenzo River in downtown Santa Cruz.

WHEN: Friday, October 22, 2010, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Meet in the courtyard in front of City Hall, 809 Center Street, Santa
Cruz, CA
COST: Free
CM: 1.5 pending

The walking tour will start in front of City Hall (809 Center Street) at 4:00
PM.  From there, we'll walk to San Lorenzo River and then south along the
river's pathway. Along the way, the presenters will discuss key issues and
opportunity sites.

KEY ISSUES

�  Underutilized land
�  Land assembly of small lots and multiple property owners
�  Zoning amendments
�  Development standards (e.g., building heights and setbacks)
�  Streetscape improvements and public art installations
�  Business relocation (e.g., auto-related uses)
�  Pedestrian patterns
�  Parking strategies
�  Crime and vagrancy

PRESENTERS

�  Carol Berg, Housing and Community Development Manager
�  Juliana Rebagliati, Planning Director
�  Mike Rotkin, Mayor
�  Ryan Coonerty, Vice Mayor
�  Jesse Nickell, Barry Swenson Builder

For a map showing the walking tour route along with key opportunity sites,
please go to:  bit.ly/a8Vkvt

AFTERWARDS

Following the walking tour will be an opportunity to network and discuss
potential redevelopment projects at Soif Wine Bar (105 Walnut Avenue).  No-host
bar.

Please RSVP at:  http://tiny.cc/w4nw6

For more information, contact Lindsey Virdeh at 650-235-5004 or Justin Meek at
831-430-6796.

[From http://www.planetizen.com/node/46484]

Asst. Environmental Planner
DD&A, Inc.

Location: Monterey, California, 93940, United States
Posted on: October 18, 2010
Category: Planning / Land Use
Experience: Not specified

Denise Duffy & Associates (DD&A) is seeking an Assistant Environmental
Planner for our office in Monterey, California. The ideal candidate
will have 2-3 years of CEQA/NEPA compliance experience, with an
emphasis on infrastructure development projects. Our clients include
state, county, and municipal agencies, as well as private industry.

This is a full-time, salaried opportunity. Compensation is DOQ and
competitive, including benefits. A background check is required for
this position.

Position Requirements
� Bachelors degree, at a minimum, in Environmental Science,
Engineering, Policy and/or Land Use Planning or related field (Masters
degree preferred)
� A minimum of 2 years experience in planning/environmental document
preparation (CEQA/NEPA)
� Knowledge of California and federal planning, environmental and
resource protection laws, procedures, and regulations
� Successful marketing and proposal preparation experience
� Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills
� Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Powerpoint, and Adobe software
� Excellent leadership, project and time management, and
managerial/team building skills

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume
and references (in MS Word format) to info@...

Visit our web site at www.ddaplanning.com for more information on our
projects and services.

Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG)
445 Reservation Road, Suite G
Marina, CA 93933-0809
http://www.ambag.org

TEMPORARY GIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY for LiDAR Project
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

This is a grant funded/part-time position, no more than 19 hours a week.There
are no benefits included with this position.
$12.74 - $17.13 / hr

Duties:  Under supervision, performs a variety of Geographic Information Systems
tasks.

The following skills, knowledge & abilities are highly desirable:
�Ability to use GIS software to effectively view and modify GIS data.
�Research, collect, compile, and evaluate geographic data.
�Design & produce high-quality cartographic output, suitable for publication &
public display.
�Collect information from various sources and convert to workable GIS standards.
�Maintain meta-data and documentation.
�Communicate effectively with staff & public.

Education & Experience
�Junior, senior or master level college student studying Geography, Planning,
Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related field, or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
�Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office products
�Experience with Planning and Land Use issues considered a plus.

Interns can expect to:
�Gain access to GIS information, expertise and technology in disciplinary
environments that are directly applicable to the issues and concerns facing
communities and industry.
�Learn the basics of GIS technologies and obtain hands-on experience in using
GIS software in a real world environment.
�Gain an understanding on how demographic information and techniques are used
with transportation, planning, public policy, natural resources, education,
demographics and other disciplines.

Position open until filled
For more information contact AMBAG (831)264-5091 c/o Bhupendra Patel
To apply e-mail your resume and cover letter to bpatel@...

Thanks to Rick Gosalvez for the lead!  W3 Partners is a privately
held, women-owned real estate investment management and advisory firm
based in the Bay Area.  The San Rafael office of W3 is actively
seeking staffers to fill three positions:

   - Executive Assistant/Office Manager
   - CFO/Controller
   - Senior Investment Analyst

Since the MURPs list doesn't handle attachments, I've included all
three job descriptions below in full, so apologies for the length of
this posting.   - Rick Kos

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SENIOR INVESTMENT ANALYST
Contact:  hr@...

Description:

W3 Partners is a privately held, investment management and advisory
firm based in the Bay Area. The San Rafael office of W3 is actively
seeking a highly motivated graduate from a top university business
program with 2-5 years� experience for placement as a senior
investment analyst.  The position would be a member of a team that
focuses on office property investments located in major markets in the
Western U.S and excellent opportunity to get in on a ground floor
opportunity

Position:

Working as an integral part of the acquisition and asset management
team, the analyst will be involved in all aspects of real estate
underwriting.  The analyst will be expected to provide analytical
support in the screening, underwriting, origination, closing, and
asset management of potential investments, periodic valuations of
existing assets, as well as general support duties as necessary.
Potential transaction opportunities include office buildings,
discounted notes and complex structured finance opportunities.

Responsibilities:

�       Using Argus based software and Excel create and run financial
models on assets being considered for acquisition

�       Assist in underwriting and closing of equity, structured debt
and recap investments

�       Analyze asset-level operating statements

�       Analyze and summarize various commercial leases and other
documents and contracts

�       Present findings and opinions in Investment Memoranda
regarding the above using effective verbal and written communication

�       Assist in the review and analysis of various loan and other
documents

�       Conduct market research

�       Interface with borrowers and lending partners to obtain
necessary feedback and information

�       Assist in managing the delivery of reports from third party
vendors

�       Assist in the preparation of Investment Reports and Asset Plans



Qualifications:

�       Broad understanding of commercial real estate and the capital
markets

�       Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated analytical ability

�       Experienced in real estate valuation techniques

�       Intermediate to advanced level of expertise in Argus  and Excel

�       Excellent oral and written communication skills

�       Excellent planning, organization and interpersonal skills

�       Strong sense of personal motivation, responsibility, and
entrepreneurship

�       Ability to function both in a team-oriented setting, and
independently

�       Ability to handle multiple projects at one time

�       Experience underwriting commercial office real estate projects
Experience in Northern California and Pacific Northwest markets a plus

�       Bachelors Degree, preferably in Finance, Real Estate or a
related field

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CFO/CONTROLLER
Contact:  hr@...
   Description:

W3 Partners is a privately held, investment management and advisory
firm based in the Bay Area.  W3 is in the process of raising
additional commitments to its value-add fund, after having obtained
its initial commitment of $100 million.  The San Rafael office of W3
is actively seeking an experienced financial executive with 10+ years
experience for placement as a CFO/Controller.  The position would be a
member of a team that partners with institutional investors to invest
in office property investments located in major markets in the Western
U.S and excellent opportunity to get in on a ground floor opportunity.

Position:

The Chief Financial Officer / Controller will provide strategic and
operational leadership, planning and oversight of the financial
resources of firm.  CFO/controller will lead all planning,
development, and implementation of the organization's financial
policies relative to accounting, tax, internal controls and systems.
In addition, the successful candidate will have direct responsibility
for a wide range of administrative responsibilities associated with
the operation and management of the company. Working with Managing
Partner team, the CFO/Controller will be actively involved in the fund
raising effort, will oversee the outsourced accounting function and be
responsible for investor reporting.

Responsibilities:

�       Provides direction for accounting, financial reporting, tax,
and budget activities for the company and its subsidiaries and
investment funds.

�       Participates with the Managing Partner team in the debt and
equity offering process, coordinating with banks, pension fund
advisors and other investors, their counsel, and company's counsel.

�       Lead the development of W3 performance reporting in accordance
with NCREIF and GIPS and responsible for the periodic production of
such reports to the investment community.

�       Develop banking relationships and negotiate company level debt.

�       Provide transaction assistance as needed with structuring
alternatives, debt and/or JV negotiation and support in the analysis
asset-level operating statements.

�       Responsible for HR function and oversight of outsourced
payroll and HR consulting.

�       Responsible for company technology and oversight of the office
management function.



Qualifications:

�       Proven entrepreneurial mindset/approach coupled with the
ability to optimize relationships with institutional capital market
participants.

�       Impeccable integrity, trustworthiness, and reputation within
the financial community.

�       Strong financial reporting experience.

�       Experienced in real estate valuation techniques and
performance reporting for pension funds.

�       Excellent oral and written communication skills.

�       Excellent planning, organization and interpersonal skills.

�       Ability to function both in a team-oriented setting, and
independently.

�       Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting  or Finance, MBA a
plus

�       CPA, highly preferred.


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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER
Contact:  hr@...

Company Description:

W3 Partners is a privately held, women owned real estate investment
management and advisory firm based in the Bay Area.  The San Rafael
office of W3 is actively seeking a highly motivated Executive
Assistant and Office Manager.

Position:

Executive Assistant and Office Manager who can take initiative and
multi-task well, works with minimal supervision, exercises good
judgment and enjoys an environment where teamwork, high levels of
energy and strong work ethic are valued.

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities will include supporting the office�s team members
including:

�           Call screening/answering phones,

�           Meeting coordination,

�           Calendar management,

�           Travel arrangements,

�           Document preparation and Filing,

�           Assisting in the preparation of marketing material and
PowerPoint presentations,

�           Reviewing vendor/3rd party provider invoices,

�           Managing office mail/deliveries,

�           General office organization and management (IT, office
supplies, etc.),

�           Handling facilities-related matters by interfacing with
building management and relevant vendors,

�           Assisting with special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

�           Qualified candidates will have a BS/BA or AA and at least
2-4 years work experience in a corporate environment.

�           Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to
detail, ability to communicate effectively and bring a high degree of
professionalism to the workplace.

�           Office management skills ranging from trouble-shooting
office equipment, managing a company database, and maintaining
corporate and project websites, etc.

�           Must be able to take initiative, handle multiple tasks
simultaneously and work with minimal supervision and successfully meet
deadlines.

�           Requires proficiency with MS Office, including PowerPoint
and basic Excel. Other graphic applications and software applications
a plus. Generally need to be technological savvy.

�           Familiarity with real estate, private equity or pension
funds a plus.

�           Notary Public certification a plus.







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7fp107088267&oseq=a013jg7xlm7ih]

Women's Transportation Seminar event: "High Speed Rail: Getting On Board"

Please join the WTS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter for a panel
discussion on the California High Speed Rail Project.  This vision for
this massive infrastructure project is to link all major metropolitan
areas in California with a new high speed transportation option,
moving people and services across the state more efficiently than ever
before.  Not only would its construction bring economic development
and the creation of hundreds of thousands of new jobs, but once
completed, California would see improvements to air quality,
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, congestion relief on highways,
and greater mobility for people living in the Valley and other areas
currently underserved by other forms of transportation.


PANEL INCLUDES:

Carrie L. Bowen, Regional Director, California High Speed Rail
Authority for Central California, will discuss the funding, timing and
other challenges facing the state-wide mega-project including managing
the schedule, budget and relationships for this large complex and
politically-sensitive project.

Dominic Spaethling, Regional Manager, California High Speed Rail
Authority for the Peninsula Corridor, will provide an update on the
design progress being made on the San Francisco to San Jose segment
and share his insights on the various issues specific to this
corridor.

Ben Tripousis, Transportation Policy Manager, City of San Jose�s
Department of Transportation, will share the South Bay perspective and
update the audience on current coordination activities that are
critical to connect High Speed Rail through San Jose.

(Additional panelists are being confirmed.)

Please RSVP by November 5th via our events website at:
http://wtsevents.org/chapter/SanFrancisco/

Please remember that your reservation is a financial commitment.

WHEN:

Tuesday
November 9th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM


WHERE:

Bella Mia Restauarant & Bar
58 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113


COSTS

$45.00 WTS Members; $60.00 Non-Members; $10.00 Students


FOOD

Refreshments and appetizers provided


HOW TO GET THERE

Public Transit Access: Plan your trip using the �Take Transit Travel
Planner� accessed at 511.org or call VTA Customer Service at (408)
321-2300 for a personalized trip plan to the South Bay.

Details about Bella Mia Restaurant & Bar: Please visit the restaurant
website http://www.bellamia.com/

The Urban Land Institutes (ULI) Young Leaders Group (YLG) Presents: Learn From
the Best IX: Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times
1 Market, Spear Tower, 42nd Floor, San Francisco
Thu, Nov 4th, 2010 / 5:30 pm-8:00 pm

The Young Leaders Group (YLG) is a A special installment of Learn From the Best
featuring an all-star lineup of the Bay Area's top real estate professionals
including Steve Chamberlin, Mike Covarrubias, Stephen Dominiak, Clay Gantz, Al
Pace, Lynn Sedway and Ned Spieker among others, sharing tips and insights on how
to survive and thrive the current market conditions.

The Learn from the Best (LFTB) Guest Mentor program series has been one of the
most successful programs in the San Francisco District Council since it was
launched in Fall 2005. LFTB was created by the San Francisco Young Leaders Group
(YLG) and is now being implemented nationally by YLG chapters across the
country. The premise is simple: take 100 Young Leaders and 15 senior regional
real estate leaders, pair them into groups of 10, and let them have a
conversation for 20 to 25 minutes about informal topics such as tips on success,
personal anecdotes, state of the industry, tricks of the trade, trends, etc.
Young Leaders rotate tables a total of three times, allowing for a broad mix of
insights. The result is a mutually rewarding experience, but one which allows
the next generation to learn from the recognized industry leaders.


LFTB Mentors

Steve Chamberlin, Chamberlin Associates
Mike Covarrubias, TMG Partners
Jim Curtis, Bristol Group
Stephen Dominiak, BRE Properties
Oz Erickson, Emerald Fund
Clayton Gantz, Manatt Phelps & Phillips
Jon Knorpp, Wilson Meany Sullivan
Mark Kroll, Sares-Regis Group of Northern California
Diane Olmstead, W3 Partners
Al Pace, Pacific Property Company
Dan Safier, The Prado Group
Lynn Sedway, Sedway Consulting
Ned Spieker, Spieker Properties


Costs
Young Leader (under 35)
Member $25/ Non-member $35

Student Members
Member $15/ Non-member $25

Unemployed YLG
Member $10/Non-member $20

Pre-registration deadline: Tuesday, November 2, 2010.

To register, please login to your ULI Membership Account or call Customer Ser

Spread the word.



Historic Winery Tour and Tasting Social Event for Planners!

Saturday November 13

Noon - 3PM



Testarossa Winery

300 College Avenue, Los Gatos



Enjoy a fun fall afternoon socializing with planners including

. A tour of the historic Novitiate winery

. Wine tasting and snacks

. Discussion materials on historic preservation in Los Gatos

. Short hike (weather permitting)



$10 for wine tasting (optional)

$10 for non-members



To RSVP contact Katja at katja.irvin@...



Co-sponsored by HMH and the South Bay RAC



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For details, see http://www.marinhousing.org/Current_Job_Openings.htm

- Affordable Housing Program Analyst

- Home Ownership Program Specialist

- Program Manager

GIS Analyst

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 07:33 PM PDT

Job Title: GIS Analyst

Description: Marstel-Day, LLC seeks an entry-level GIS Analyst for our
Oakland office. This is a full-time position in which the incumbent
will support senior staff and planning staff on a variety of projects.
Work requires incumbent to apply independent judgment in managing
priorities and coordinating work activities to meet established
deadlines. Specific duties would include: GIS data management and
creation, project coordination, supportive mapping, data analysis, and
geo-spatial product production. Incumbent is expected to work on one
or more projects providing high quality mapping analysis and technical
assistance under tight deadlines.

Incumbent will be eligible for health and other insurance benefits,
have access to a 401(k) plan and receive a competitive salary based on
education and experience. Posted salary range for this position is
$36,000 � $42,000.

Essential Functions:
� Performs raster and vector based GIS analysis as needed.
� Develops high quality custom maps and templates.
� Assists with the classification and procurement of new data.
� Gathers, analyzes, and integrates spatial data from staff and
determines how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
� Digitizes map features into ArcMap from hard copy source material.
� Designs and develops project specific GIS procedures requiring
programming of customization of GIS applications.
� Ability to convert data into the GIS from a variety of formats
including CAD, raster images, tabular data, and KML.
� Assists in the development, creation and maintenance of GIS geo databases.
� Responsible for GIS computer administration and support including
software installation and maintenance.
� Ability to exercise sound judgment to independently define,
investigate and resolve mapping problems and conflicts.
� Ability to effectively present and brief mapping analytics and results orally.
Qualifications: Applicant must have:
� Detail orientation, with strong map production skills.
� Accomplished written and verbal communication skills.
� Experience using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe
InDesign software as they relate to desktop publishing and GIS
cartographic applications
o developing knowledge of Visual Basic, Python and other GIS related
scripting language is a plus
o knowledge of habitat conservation, land use management and natural
resources is a plus
� Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access.
� At least 2000 hours of GIS project-related internship or full-time
employment (or a combination from both)
� A BA/BS degree (A degree with a major in Computer Science, Planning,
Geography, Natural Resources Environmental Science and/or a
Certificate in Geographical Information Systems is plus)
� A strong commitment to a conservation ethic, a strong desire to
identify and support strategies for natural resource conservation, and
a commitment to use green best management practices in the performance
of work.

To be considered for the position, applicants must reside in or be
willing to relocate to a federally designated Historically
Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) as a condition of employment (go
to http://sba.gov/hubzone/ for more information on this requirement).

A resume, together with a GIS sample with associated text, and three
professional references are required from all applicants. Go to
http://marstel-day.com/employment.php, fill out the �Information on
Applicants� form and submit your resume and other required information
using the browser buttons provided. You must apply via the website
only.

Firm Name: Marstel-Day, LLC

Firm Website: marstel-day.com

Location: 1736 Franklin Street, Suite 500, Oakland, CA 94612
Paid: Paid
Start Date: December 1, 2010
Category: GIS
Contact Name: Robin Hayden
Contact Email: rhayden@...
Date Submitted: October 27, 2010
Job Type: Permanent

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Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:09 PM PDT
*Job Title: *Economic Development Intern
*Description: *A paid internship with the East Bay Economic Development
Alliance (East Bay EDA), a unique partnership of private and public sector
leaders in the East Bay, leading the region�s efforts to create a dynamic,
world-class business environment.
We have over 165 member organizations. Our network includes elected
officials representing East Bay Cities, special districts, large and small
businesses, labor, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and our
region�s national laboratories. The East Bay EDA, as the only organization
representing the entire East Bay, facilitates the collaborative potential of
these organizations for the benefit of all the cities, businesses, workers
and residents of the region.
The internship may include assignments related to a number of current work
efforts:
1. Assisting in the preparation of a Regional Economic Assessment for the
East Bay region (economic research and analysis - GIS skills a plus).
2. Working on behalf of the East Bay with the regional planning agencies
(ABAG, MTC) regarding the Sustainable Communities Strategy efforts.
3. Helping East Bay EDA utilize the web and other platforms to help us
enhance how we serve to connect disparate economic actors together to share
information and build relationships.
This position is approximately 20 hours per week during the school year. It
can evolve into a full-time summer internship. If interested, please contact
East Bay EDA immediately. Closing date: November 5, 2010.
*Firm Name: *East Bay Economic Development Alliance
*Firm Website: *www.eastbayeda.org
*Location: *1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, CA 94612
*Paid: *Paid
*Start Date: *December 15, 2010 1:00 am
*Category: *Economic Development
*Contact Name: *Karen Engel
*Contact Email: *karen@...
*Contact Phone: *510-272-3874
*Date Submitted: *October 27, 2010
*Job Type: *Internship
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