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Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager
City of Scotts Valley
Location: Scotts Valley, California, 95066, United States
Posted on: February 22, 2011
Category: Community / Economic Development
Experience: 5-7 years

City of Scotts Valley, California / Population: 11,700

Salary: $8,433 to $11,303 per month, plus excellent benefits
Retirement: 100% CalPERS paid by City (2.5% @ 55)

Scotts Valley is situated in northern Santa Cruz County and serves as
a gateway between the Coast and Silicon Valley. Located in the
picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains, Scotts Valley is only six miles from
the County’s famous beach and boardwalk. The City of Scotts Valley
seeks a highly motivated and creative Community Development Director
who wants to take the next step in their professional development to
Deputy City Manager. The Community Development Director/Deputy City
Manager (CDD/DCM) reports to the City Manager and will assist the City
Manager with the daily management of the City. This position offers a
variety of interesting and challenging responsibilities. The CDD/DCM
would act as City Manager in the Manager’s absence. The CDD/DCM will
be expected to take responsibility for the City’s efforts to maintain
and improve the economic health of the City. The position will also
assist in the completion of redevelopment projects and
responsibilities. The CDD/DCM is also responsible for the current and
advanced Planning Programs, preparation and maintenance of the General
Plan, and Code Enforcement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator who sees the big
picture and incorporates economic development, housing,
transportation, and planning issues into projects. This person will be
expected to bring a high level of professional and technical
expertise, and well-developed management skills to the job. In
addition to management of the day-to-day activities of the Planning
Department, the CDD/DCM is expected to be able to respond to new
opportunities and to facilitate the development of new business and
industry, as well as the expansion and retention of existing business
and industry. Specific competencies should include strong
interpersonal skills and predisposition for innovation, ability to
write and communicate verbally with a variety of audiences, skills in
budgeting, financial and personnel management, and knowledge of
various state and federal programs.

CITY APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED

APPLY BY: 5:00 p.m. –March 18, 2011 (postmarks and fax not accepted)

Application packets (City application required) may be obtained from:

City of Scotts Valley, Attn: City Clerk, 1Civic Center Drive, Scotts
Valley, CA 95066;
Phone (831)440-5600; Email: tferrara@...; or
City’s website at
http://www.scottsvalley.org/administration/employment.html. EOE

Filing Deadline: Monday, March 14, 2011, 5:00 PM

Full Job Descriptions posted here -
Deputy Public Works Director Job Announcement


City of Healdsburg Employment Application
Any combination of training and experience that is likely to produce the
required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typically, this would be obtained
by: Education: Equivalent to possession of a Bachelor of Arts degree from an
accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering,
construction technology or related field. And Experience: Sufficient responsible
experience in water, recycled water systems, advanced wastewater treatment
operations and environmental compliance, management, administration,
coordination, and operation, including supervisory experience, to demonstrate
possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above and with a minimum of two
years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

The City of Healdsburg is accepting applications for the position of Deputy
Public Works Director. The Deputy Public Works Director is a regular full-time
administrative exempt position reporting directly to the Public Works Director.
Under general policy direction manages, plans, directs and reviews the
operational activities of the department with emphasis on the Public Works
utility operations division including water production, treatment and
distribution, wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, storm water
management and performs other related work as assigned. The incumbent will also
serve as the Director in the absence of the Public Works Director and may
represent the Department at various meetings and events. This is an assistant
department head level classification in the Public Works Department. Under
general direction of the Public Works Director, the Deputy Director will
exercise considerable independent judgment in developing and
  supervising the implementation of technical and operational procedures of the
water, wastewater and storm water operations and plans and organizes daily and
long range activities for the utility operations group and other operations
technical staff. This class differs from Public Works Director which has overall
management responsibility for the entire Public Works department, functions, and
programs. General direction is provided by the Public Works
Director;responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of other
management, technical, maintenance, and clerical staff as assigned.





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The event is free but requires pre-registration as detailed below. AICP CM
credit is still pending.

Best,
Riad
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Hello all,

Please join the Mountain View Coalition for Sustainable Planning, Google,
Greenbelt Alliance, the City of Mountain View, the US Green Building Council and
the American Planning Association as we explore current and coming trends in
green building. Mark your calendars:

Building Green: Today and Tomorrow

March 24

7pm-9pm

Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Drive, Mountain View (exact room to be determined)

Event is free but registration is required. Please use the link below to
register.

http://buildinggreen.eventbrite.com/

More event details to follow. Please forward this save the date widely. Hope to
see you there!

Best,

Ellie Casson
Campaign Organizer

Greenbelt Alliance
1922 The Alameda, Suite 213 �œ San Jose, CA 95126
646-753-1596 �œ 408-983-0539 �œ ecasson@...

Open Spaces & Vibrant Places
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From: Planning Jobs | Department of City and Regional Planning at
Berkeley <webmaster@...>
Date: Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Subject: Planning Jobs - Department of City and Regional Planning at Berkeley

TransForm: Transportation Policy Director

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 08:33 PM PST

Job Title: TransForm: Transportation Policy Director

Description: 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.

Transportation Policy Director: TransForm is seeking a Transportation
Policy Director to lead efforts to influence transportation policy and
funding decisions in the Bay Area, including the region’s first
Sustainable Communities Strategy, an integrated transportation and
land use plan to reduce the region’s greenhouse gas emissions, improve
public health and make communities more affordable. The ideal
candidate will have extensive experience in coalition-building,
communications and advocacy, as well as a background in transportation
policy or planning.

For the full job announcement, see www.transformca.org/about-us/jobs-transform.

TransForm's 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.
The position is based out of our main office in Oakland.

Firm Name: TransForm
Firm Website: www.transformca.org
Location: Downtown Oakland
Attachment: transportation_policy_director_2011_v3-1-1.pdf
Paid: Paid
Category: Transportation
Contact Name: Transportation Policy Director Search Committee
Contact Email: TPDjob@...
Date Submitted: February 26, 2011
Job Type: Permanent

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From: Planning Jobs | Department of City and Regional Planning at
Berkeley <webmaster@...>
Date: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Subject: Planning Jobs - Department of City and Regional Planning at Berkeley

Public Health Law & Policy: Planning for Healthy Places Summer Intern

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 12:30 AM PST

Job Title: Public Health Law & Policy: Planning for Healthy Places Summer Intern

Description: Public Health Law & Policy (PHLP) pioneers innovative
ways to leverage law and policy to improve public health. We provide
practical legal and policy tools – including model laws and policies,
fact sheets, FAQs, and toolkits, as well as tailored trainings and
one-on-one consultation – to help make healthy communities the norm,
not the exception.

PHLP’s staff attorneys, urban planners, and policy analysts partner
with local, state, and national leaders to develop legal and policy
solutions to public health challenges. Drawing upon an extensive
network of scholars and scientists, PHLP identifies how law and policy
can best influence health outcomes. We work with advocates, community
leaders, health and planning agencies, public and private attorneys,
and many others to develop practical tools accompanied by customized
trainings and technical assistance. We capture and share the learning
that comes from implementing new policy strategies in local
communities and integrate these results to develop future solutions
and support.

PHLP specializes in laws and policies that affect chronic disease with
a particular focus on addressing health disparities in low income and
communities of color. We are breaking new ground by creating land use,
economic development, and redevelopment tools that can reshape urban
and rural communities to improve health outcomes through the planning
and development process. In many communities, the healthy choice is
often not the easy choice – and we see law and policy as critical
tools to ensure that all communities have access to safe, vibrant, and
healthy environments. For more information, visit our website at
www.phlpnet.org.

Planning for Healthy Places (PHP), a project of PHLP, explores
community planning solutions to increase access to healthy foods and
physical activity through improvements to the built environment. PHP
develops tools for training advocates about the relationship between
the built environment and public health, and provides technical
assistance for creating and implementing land use policies that
support healthier communities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research and writing on a variety of cutting-edge redevelopment,
economic development, and land use policy issues
• Develop best practices around food system planning at a regional and
local level
• Research strategies to reinforce health and community engagement
concerns in transportation planning and climate change legislation
• Provide research, analysis, and information to strengthen state and
local laws and policies to create healthy, sustainable communities

Desired Qualifications:

• 1st or 2nd year graduate student in city and regional planning or
public policy is required
• Familiarity with land use planning processes, including
transportation, redevelopment, and food system planning
• Excellent research, analytic, and writing skills
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Available up to 40 hours/week between May 15th through August 15th,
2011 (approximately 10 weeks)

Compensation:

This is a non-exempt temporary position and the hourly wage is $19.00.

How to apply:

To apply for the Summer 2010 Intern position please email all required
information to jobs@.... Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

All completed application packets must be received by 5:00 pm PST on
Friday, March 18, 2011

The following are required to be considered for the PHLP Summer 2011 Internship:
• Resume and Cover letter
• Writing samples - Please provide, at most, two (2) writing samples.
• References – Please provide contact information (name, organization,
email, and phone number) for three (3) references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Firm Name: Public Health Law & Policy
Firm Website: www.phlpnet.org
Location: Oakland, CA
Paid: Paid
Start Date: May 16, 2011
Category: Community Development
Contact Name: Planning for Healthy Places, a project of Public Health
Law & Policy -----------------------------81661870011367
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="8386" jobs@...
Contact Email: jobs
Date Submitted: February 25, 2011
Job Type: Internship
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From: Malla Hadley <malla@...>
Date: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Subject: Center for Sustainable California and IURD:  Infill Seminar Series

The Center for a Sustainable California and IURD are sponsoring a
seminar series on tools and strategies for infill development in
California. All programs take place from 6:30-8:15 PM in Wurster
Auditorium on the UC Berkeley campus. Here's a list of the seminar
topics and dates:

Seminar 1: Policies and Programs for a Sustainable Urban Future (Thursday, 4/7)
Seminar 2: Best Practices in Infill Development (Thursday, 4/14)
Seminar 3: Urbanizing Strategies in the Suburbs (Thursday, 4/21)
Seminar 4: Creative Financial Tools and Techniques for Infill (Thursday, 4/28)
Seminar 5: Retrofitting Suburbia (Tuesday, 5/3)

Click on the following link for a list of speakers and more details:
http://iurd.berkeley.edu/news/infill_seminars.shtml

Please join us!

--
Steven Lee
Master of City Planning Student, 2011
University of California, Berkeley
M: 626.215.2585

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From: Planning Jobs | Department of City and Regional Planning at
Berkeley <webmaster@...>
Date: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Subject: Planning Jobs - Department of City and Regional Planning at Berkeley

Housing Development Intern

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 09:38 PM PST

Job Title: Housing Development Intern

Description: THE POSITION

With the oversight of a Senior Project Manager in the Housing
Development Department, the Intern is responsible for supporting
department efforts to develop affordable housing in the Tenderloin and
surrounding neighborhoods. The hours for this position are flexible,
with a minimum of 20 hours per week. Interns are asked to make a
minimum commitment of three months starting as soon as possible. This
is an unpaid internship opportunity.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Project support to housing development project teams on several
affordable housing projects in development that are in predevelopment,
under construction or in the close-out process. Tasks may include the
preparation of funding applications and contract binders, construction
administration assistance, and department-related infrastructure
projects (i.e. post occupancy evaluations, design/construction
standards manual, etc.).

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Able to take initiative, follow instructions and function independently.
• Able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet rigorous
deadlines.
• Be organized and have excellent time management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, excellent attendance.
• Strong attention to details and follow through.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able and willing to function well in a diverse environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Solid quantitative and analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in a career in affordable housing development.
• Willingness to perform administrative tasks related to the
development of affordable housing projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Volunteer, academic, or work experience related to affordable
housing and/or community development.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit cover letter and resume to: David Dologite, Senior Project
Manager, at ddologite@....
Please tell us where you saw this position listed.   Deadline is March 4, 2010.

Firm Name: Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
Firm Website: www.tndc.org
Location: San Francisco, CA
Paid: Unpaid
Start Date: March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Category: Community Development
Contact Name: David Dologite
Contact Email: ddologite@...
Date Submitted: March 1, 2011
Job Type: Internship

Each summer Esri offers two programs that provide students with
opportunities to gain hands-on experience in their chosen career.

* The *Summer Internship Program* offers valuable work experience while
students continue their education or prepare for life after graduation.
Internships are available in many areas throughout the company such as
Professional Services, Software Development, and Software Products.

http://www.esri.com/careers/category/summer-internships.html

* Participants in the *Student Assistantship Program* are part of the Esri
International User Conference, the largest GIS event in the world. In
exchange for helping out during the conference, students attend sessions and
network with others who share their passion for GIS.

http://www.esri.com/careers/category/esri-uc-assistantship.html


In addition to summer programs, Esri offers research opportunities during
the summer, and during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Preference is given to students proposing their own research, graphic design
ideas, or application development agendas.
For more information, please visit the links above.


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*TNDC Housing Development Internship 2011 Description*

TNDC seeks a highly motivated intern for the housing development department.

*THE POSITION*
With the oversight of a Senior Project Manager in the Housing Development
Department, the Intern is responsible for supporting department efforts to
develop affordable housing in the Tenderloin and surrounding neighborhoods.
The hours for this position are flexible, with a minimum of 20 hours per
week. Interns are asked to make a minimum commitment of three months
starting as soon as possible. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

*KEY ACTIVITIES*
Project support to housing development project teams on several affordable
housing projects in development that are in predevelopment, under
construction or in the close-out process. Tasks may include the preparation
of funding applications and contract binders, construction administration
assistance, and department-related infrastructure projects (i.e. post
occupancy evaluations, design/construction standards manual, etc.).

*REQUIRED SKILLS*
• Able to take initiative, follow instructions and function independently.
• Able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet rigorous
deadlines.
• Be organized and have excellent time management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, excellent attendance.
• Strong attention to details and follow through.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able and willing to function well in a diverse environment.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Solid quantitative and analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in a career in affordable housing development.
• Willingness to perform administrative tasks related to the development of
affordable housing projects.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
• Volunteer, academic, or work experience related to affordable housing
and/or community development.

*APPLICATION PROCESS*
Submit cover letter and resume to: David Dologite, Senior Project Manager,
at ddologite@.... Please tell us where you saw this position listed.
Deadline is March 4, 2010.

*ABOUT TNDC*
** Founded in 1981, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation’s
mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with support services for
low-income people in the Tenderloin community and be a leader in making the
neighborhood a better place to live. TNDC now owns and manages 31buildings
that provide homes for 3,000 extremely low-income seniors, families, people
with disabilities, low-income wage earners, immigrants and others in the
Tenderloin and nearby neighborhoods. In addition, TNDC provides on-site
supportive services and resources such as social workers and after-school
programs to help residents stabilize their lives and develop a sense of
community.


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Join a dynamic conversation on development issues at the Valley Futures Forum

Sustainable Communities Initiative: A New Direction for America

Shelley Poticha, Senior Advisor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Ms. Poticha will describe what it means to be sustainable and why sustainability
is important for Valley communities. Then she will explain why the Sustainable
Communities Initiative was developed and what HUD, DOT, and EPA expect the
program to achieve. Among the regions that received a Sustainable Communities
Initiative grant is the San Joaquin Valley, represented by 14 co-grantee cities.

Shelley Poticha is the Director for the Sustainable Housing and Communities at
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Poticha has also been a
Co-Chair at Transportation for America since its launch in 2008, president and
CEO of the national nonprofit Reconnecting America since 2004, and former
executive director of the Congress for the New Urbanism. Throughout her career,
Poticha has become a national leader for the reform of land-use and
transportation planning and policy and has helped stimulate a national
conversation about the role of transportation in shaping communities and making
them more sustainable and affordable. Shelley has co-authored several books,
including The New Transit Town: Best Practices in Transit-Oriented Development,
Street Smart: Streetcars and Cities in the 21st Century, and The Next American
Metropolis, as well as the Charter of the New Urbanism.

WHERE:
The Great Valley Center Community Room
201 Needham Avenue, Modesto, CA

WHEN:
Thursday, March 17, 2011
5:00 – 6:45pm

Fee for the Forum:
$10 (check or cash, payable at the door)

Beverages and light snacks available

For more information, please visit www.valleyfuturesforum.org or email
nuplanner@...

Presented by:
• American Planning Association, Central Section
• Building Industry Association of Central California
• Congress for the New Urbanism, NorCal Chapter
• Local Government Commission
• Great Valley Center

Full-time job in Oakland with Transform, as Transportation Policy Director.

For details, see
http://transformca.org/files/transportation_policy_director_2011_v3-1-1.pdf.

[From http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/events/calendar/lectures#ph]

DCRP Colloquium: Patsy Healey, Circuits of Knowledge and Techniques:
The Transnational Flow of Planning Ideas and Practices

March 16, 2011   |   5:00 pm   |   106 Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley

Author of the book Collaborative Planning, Professor Patsy Healey was
awarded the Order of the British Empire and the Royal Town Planning
Institute’s Gold Medal for her contributions to the field. Her talk
will explore actor-network theory, policy ‘discourse analysis,’
hegemonic projects, the origin and traveling stories of ideas, and the
translation experiences through which the ideas and practices get
localised.

Healey is a professor emeritus in the School of Architecture, Planning
and Landscape at Newcastle University. She is widely known for her
work on planning theory, on strategic spatial planning for city
regions and on urban regeneration policies. She was awarded the Order
of the British Empire in 1999 and the Royal Town Planning Institute’s
Gold Medal in 2007. In 2009, she was made a Fellow of the British
Academy.

New Research Webinars for Transportation Professionals hosted by
Caltrans and the California University Transportation Centers
Details at: http://stc.ucdavis.edu/outreach/UTC-Caltrans-Seminars.php

Spring 2011 Series (April 13, May 11, and June 15)

All webinars are offered via online connection - no registration required.
All programs run 11:30 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time.


RETHINKING INFRASTRUCTURE — Wednesday April 13

How Do We Make Urban Arterials Safer and More Comfortable for Pedestrians?
- Elizabeth Macdonald — University of California Transportation Center

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment for Pavements
- John Harvey — Sustainable Transportation Center, UCDavis

Eyeballs on the Street: Using Smartphones for Security at a Los
Angeles Transportation Hub
- Martin Krieger — METRANS Transportation Center, USC and CSULB


TOPICS IN TRAVELER BEHAVIOR — Wednesday May 11

Getting Around When You’re Just Getting By: Transportation Survival
Strategies for the Urban Poor
- Evelyn Blumenberg — Mineta Transportation Institute, SJSU

Exploring the Effectiveness of Transit Security in Awareness Campaigns
in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Frances Edwards — Mineta Transportation Institute, SJSU

Energy Information Feedback Field Test: Driver Responses and Behavioral Theory
- Ken Kurani — Sustainable Transportation Center, UCDavis


LESSONS FROM ABROAD — Wednesday June 15

Policy Issues in US Transportation Public-Private Partnerships:
Lessons from Australia
- David Czerwinski — Mineta Transportation Institute, SJSU

Do Investments in Urban Public Transit Improve Employment Outcomes for
Residents? Evidence from Bogota, Columbia
- Deborah Salon — Sustainable Transportation Center, UCDavis

Urban Goods Movement Planning in the US and Canada: Lessons from the
Vancouver and Los Angeles Metro Areas
- Thomas O’Brien—METRANS Transportation Center, USC and CSULB

Details at: http://stc.ucdavis.edu/outreach/UTC-Caltrans-Seminars.php

Save the Date: Webinar on Planning for Food Access and the Food System (Friday,
April 29, 1-2:15pm ET)

With funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Center to Prevent
Childhood Obesity and in collaboration with APA's Healthy Communities Interest
Group, the Planning and Community Health Research Center is developing a series
of six, free webinars that will focus on the role of planning in creating
healthy communities that support physical, social and mental well-being. The
first webinar focused on active living (for more information and to view the
slides and audio, visit: 
http://www.planning.org/nationalcenters/health/education/healthycommunitieswebin\
ars.htm

Please save the date for the second webinar: Friday, April 29 (1-2:15pm ET).
This webinar will explore how Philadelphia and the greater Philadelphia region
are planning for food access and the greater food system. Learn about the
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's new food system study and plan
and Philadelphia's food access mapping strategies and comprehensive plan update.
Speakers will include: Alison Hastings, Senior Environmental Planner at the
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission; Clint Randall, Philadelphia's
Healthy Communities Coordinator; and Amanda Wagner, Philadelphia's Food Policy
Coordinator.

1.0 CM credits, pending approval

For more information, contact Justin Meek at justin.meek@....

APA Planning Healthy Communities
http://planninghealthycommunities.webs.com/

If you prefer to view this in pdf form please visit AMBAG's website at
http://ambag.org/

_____________________________________________________________________

AMBAG Planning Internships
Summer & Fall 2011

The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments’ Planning Department has
multiple internships available for the Summer and Fall of 2011 .  The AMBAG
planning intern(s) will assist with the development of one of California’s
first Sustainable Communities Strategies pursuant to CA Senate Bill 375.

AMBAG is both the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
for Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties and the cities within.  and the
Council of Governments (COG) for Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Under SB 375,
the 18 MPOs in California must prepare a "Sustainable Communities Strategy" to
reduce the amount of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in their respective regions
and demonstrate the ability for the region reduce per capita greenhouse gas
emissions through coordinated land use and transportation planning.
The first Sustainable Communities Strategy for the Monterey Bay Area will be
drafted and integrated into the next Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
AMBAG Planning Internships may range from 10 hours per week to up to 30 hours
per week.  Interns will be expected to work in AMBAG’s Marina office but may
also telecommute for portion of the weekly commitment, based on AMBAG needs.

Internships fall under three categories:

1. Planning & Analyst Intern
2. Planning & Analyst Intern â€" Spanish Translation
3. Visualization/Urban Design Intern

Application Deadline:  April 1, 2011 at 5pm PST.

Submit all application materials via email to Randy Deshazo, Principal Planner
at rdeshazo@... with the subject “AMBAG Planning Internship
Application.�

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

_____________________________________________________________________

Internship #1:  Planning & Analyst Intern

Under close supervision, interns will be expected to provide support with data
gathering, research, analysis and/or public workshops which may include any of
the following projects:

1. Development Potential Analysis for cities and counties within the AMBAG
region
2. Financial Feasibility Analysis of Infill
3. Political Feasibility Analysis of Smart Growth Development Strategies
4. Other Planning Department tasks such as assistance with other Sustainable
Communities Strategy needs, the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan and
update to the regional population forecast

Required Qualifications

• Course work in city or regional planning at the graduate or undergraduate
level
• Motivated, self-starter, good communicator, ability to follow direction


Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience with financial feasibility analyses or coordinated
land use and transportation planning
• Strong understanding of best management practices for smart growth and
economic development
• Strong skills in MS Excel
• Experience using GIS

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship, but a great opportunity for interns to gain
marketable experience and earn course credit while contributing to one of
California’s first Sustainable Communities Strategies pursuant to SB 375.

To Apply:

Submit a completed AMBAG application form, resume, one professional or academic
reference, and a short (200 words or less) statement of interest.

_____________________________________________________________________

Internship #2:  Planning & Analyst Intern â€" Spanish Translation

Under close supervision, interns will be expected to provide support with the
translation of planning materials into Spanish and may also assist with data
gathering, research, analysis and/or public workshops which may include any of
the following projects:

1 Development Potential Analysis for cities and counties within the AMBAG region
2 Financial Feasibility Analysis of Infill
3 Political Feasibility Analysis of Smart Growth Development Strategies
4 Other Planning Department tasks such as assistance with other Sustainable
Communities Strategy needs, the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan and
update to the regional population forecast

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Course work in city or regional planning at the graduate or undergraduate
level
• Motivated, self-starter, good communicator, ability to follow direction

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish/English translation experience
• Coursework or experience with financial feasibility analyses or coordinated
land use and transportation planning
• Strong understanding of best management practices for smart growth and
economic development
• Strong skills in MS Excel
• Experience using GIS

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship, but a great opportunity for interns to gain
marketable experience and earn course credit while contributing to one of
California’s first Sustainable Communities Strategies pursuant to SB 375.

To Apply:

Submit a completed AMBAG application form, resume, one professional or academic
reference and a short (200 words or less) statement of interest.

___________________________________________________________________

Internship #3:  Visualization/Urban Design Intern

Under close supervision, this intern will assist with renderings, street
sections and 3D models as well as info-graphics and data visualization.  Will
assist with preparation of materials for presentations, meetings and documents.
May also include assistance with other planning projects.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework in city or regional planning, landscape architecture,
architecture or urban design at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Familiarity with urban design concepts
• Motivated, self-starter, good communicator, able to follow direction
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator

  Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated design skills (inclusive of landscape architecture,
architecture, urban design or graphic design)
• Experience with Adobe CS4 â€" Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience with Sketch Up and/or Rhino

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship, but a great opportunity for interns to develop
their portfolios, gain marketable experience and earn course credit while
contributing to one of California’s first Sustainable Communities Strategies
pursuant to SB 375.

To Apply:

Submit a completed AMBAG application form, resume, one professional or academic
reference and 1-3 graphic work samples.

METROPOLITAN REAL ESTATE EQUITY MANAGEMENT

THE POSITION: ANALYST, INVESTMENTS

REPORTS TO: MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS

LOCATION: San Francisco, California

*THE FIRM*

Metropolitan Real Estate Equity Management (“MREEM”) was founded in 2002 and
is a privately owned, registered investment advisor that focuses on private
real estate funds in the domestic and international markets.  Metropolitan
Real Estate creates annual vintage year domestic, international and global
portfolios which invest in value-add and opportunistic private real estate
funds. It currently has $2 billion in assets under management.  The team
brings together more than 140 years of experience to craft portfolios that
are diversified by geography, property type, strategy and management. Its
clients include over 150 institutions in the U.S. and overseas as well as a
wide range of high net worth investors.  The team’s track record includes 12
prior funds which are committed exclusively to value-add and opportunistic
strategies in real estate. These funds comprise more than 120 closed
investments in target funds that seek to generate 13-15% returns.  In 2011,
MREERM is in capital formation for its three annual funds that will pursue
strategies similar to its prior funds:  MREP VIII, MREP International IV,
and MREP Global V.

For additional information, please go to www.mreem.com.

*THE POSITION*

The Analyst will support the Managing Director for Investments in evaluating
a wide range of private equity real estate funds, primarily in the Western
U.S., for potential investment. S/he will play a central role in working
with the Managing Director in managing the investment process. The Analyst
will participate in investing and marketing meetings, and will prepare
materials for the firm’s Investment Committee meetings. Given the small size
of the firm, s/he will have access to senior professionals within the firm
and the business, will see the fundraising side of the business, and will
gain a broader picture of the real estate world.  The Analyst will work
paired with the Managing Director and support the thought, analysis, and
strategic work done by the Managing Director. This is a unique opportunity
to get a bigger picture view of the real estate investment management
industry. This is not a hands-on real estate property role.

*RESPONSIBILITIES*

Specific tasks will include:

• Participate in a wide range of introductory and in-depth due diligence
meetings with investment fund managers. Follow up with the managers to
obtain and analyze information on their track record, fund structure, and
market.

• Prepare investment summaries and investment recommendation memos for the
Investment Committee.

• Assist in maintaining the investment database, which includes information
on all investment fund offerings received and in the market, as well as
details regarding Metropolitan Real Estate’s follow-up with select
investment candidates.

• Support the marketing effort by producing investment related statistics
for inclusion in Metropolitan Real Estate’s marketing presentations, as well
as marketing our funds.

• Attend annual meetings for investment managers with which Metropolitan
Real Estate has invested and otherwise support the investment monitoring
process


*CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE*

• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the investment management
industry, preferably real estate related

• Strong working knowledge of Excel for modeling, preparing PowerPoint
presentations and organizing schedules and contacts in Outlook.

• Ability to work in the U.S.


*EDUCATION*

Undergraduate degree required, with evidence of strong academic
performance.

*
*

*COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES*

The successful candidate should possess the following competencies or
attributes:

• Highly motivated self-starter who can work well in an un-structured
environment

• Strong writing skills

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

• High aptitude and a high level of maturity

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability for and willingness to travel


*COMPENSATION*

Compensation will be structured as a base salary and a performance-based
annual bonus.


*For more information on this opportunity, please contact:*

Sally Carlson
Managing Partner
415.433.2299
415.203.5259  mobile
sally@...
OR

Heidi Holzhauer
Principal
707.963.1250  direct
415.298.6659  mobile
heidi@...


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The City of San Francisco Planning Department is offering paid 2011 Summer
Internships.
The internship period is June 1st through August 19th, 2011.
Projects will involve community outreach, archaeology, and urban design.
Pay rate is $21/hour, 40 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Applications are due 4/4/2011.
For more details:  http://internship.sfplanning.org


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The Future of Regional Planning in the Bay Area

Thursday March 31st
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Many of the most pressing planning questions of our day occur at the
regional level: How do we address sea-level rise? How should we alter
our land-use patterns to combat climate change? Join leaders of the
Bay Area’s four regional agencies to discuss planning for our region’s
collective future. With Steve Heminger of the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission, Ezra Rapport of the Association of Bay Area
Governments, Will Travis of the Bay Conservation and Development
Commission and Jack Broadbent of the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District. Moderated by SPUR executive director Gabriel Metcalf. Given
all the work on SB 375, this will be a unique opportunity to hear from
the four executive directors together about how to further join their
agencies towards a common agenda for the Bay Area.

All forums are open to the public; Free for SPUR members and $5 for
the general public.

Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission St. (between New Montgomery & Third).

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at SPUR.

Hi,

SamTrans recently announced summer intern positions in Engineering, Rail
Operations, Strategic Development, and in my department of Operations
Planning.

I got my start in transit planning as in intern at MTC when I was an Urban
Studies student at SFSU.

This link contains info on all of the intern positions.

https://jobs.smctd.com/psc/PSHEXTR/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Please share this information with interested students.  Let me know if you
have any questions about the Operations Planning intern position.

Thanks,

Eric W. Harris

Manager, Operations Planning

San Mateo County Transit District

1250 San Carlos Ave.

P.O. Box 3006

San Carlos, CA  94070-2468

650-508-6230


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Dear Friends,

Please join me at the Healthy Communities Forum Kick-Off -"Building Healthy
Places for a Healthier Future" - on Thursday, March 31 from 6:30-8:30pm  at
San Mateo Council Chambers (330 West 20th Avenue).  Flyer with additional
details attached.  Dinner will be provided, no charge.  *RSVP
Here*.<http://lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/bcfc.asp>


Mayor Jack Mattews of the City of San Mateo will be providing the welcome.
Our guest speaker is Don Weden, a retired Santa Clara County principal
planner, and well known for his "Cities for All Ages: Land Use Planning and
Our Aging Population" talk.  He will be providing an overview of the forces
that will shape the economic, social, and environmental health of our cities
– and what we need to do to assure that our individual cities are prepared
for the major changes and challenges rapidly coming our way.  Afterward,
we’ll discuss solutions and strategize about next steps together.

These Healthy Communities Forums explore how the various facets of the
health of our cities – economic, environmental, and social – intersect.
Each Forum is a unique opportunity for decision makers, community leaders,
and the general public to listen to visionary speakers who share their
knowledge related to a specific aspect of a healthy community. Participants
will engage in dialogue to connect the vision of a healthy community to
their own community, discuss solutions, and together decide on meaningful
next steps.   Future talks include transportation, housing, local economies,
and public health.

Cohosted by Mayor Jack Matthews, Mayor Terry Nagel, Supervisor Carole Groom,
County Planning Commissioner Fred Hansson, City Planning Commission Chair
Kelly Moran, Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter, Sustainable San Mateo County,
Council of San Mateo Health Systems, City of  San Mateo, Housing Leadership
Council, Greenbelt Alliance, American Planners Association of Northern
California, and San Mateo Cool Cities Team.

*Dinner will be provided, no charge.  **RSVP
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Sincerely,

Megan
--
Megan  Fluke
Grassroots Organizer
Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter

3921 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 390 9604
megan.fluke@...

Do you think your city could be greener?  Join your local Cool Cities Team,
a motivated group of residents in your neighborhood who are working together
to make your city a more sustainable place.  Contact me if you'd like more
information.


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The Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), recognized as a leading-edge water
service provider committed to providing exceptional service, is seeking a
qualified Geographic Information Systems Analyst to join our team. As a
member of the CCWD family, you will be working in state-of-the-art
facilities, engaged in challenging work in a fast-paced, expanding
environment. CCWD employees enjoy competitive salaries and exceptional
benefits, and share a work culture focused on innovation, hard work, and
recognizing achievement. If you're interested in advancing your career with
a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply!

THE POSITION
The GIS Analyst will serve as a technical resource by providing technical
support, perform GIS analysis, develop, implement and maintain a complex
GIS. This position will be responsible for designing, updating, implementing
and managing GIS software applications in paper, digital and web format,
analyze and interpret geographic data, coordinate data sharing with other
departments to determine mapping needs.
Example of Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    -  Designs, updates, implements, and manages GIS software applications
    for deployment.
    -  Resolves user problems in the operation of GIS devices or uses of
    software commands, analyzes causes of problems, and provides training and
    assistance to District staff with CAD, GIS, and GPS programs.
    -  Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives,
    establishes schedules and methods for providing GIS services, and implement
    District GIS policies and procedures.
    -  Analyzes and interprets geographic data and ensures that data quality
    standards are consistently maintained.
    -  Coordinates GIS data conversion and cartographic production activities
    and prepares maps, drawings, spreadsheets, data files, and other
    documentation.
    -  Manage all incoming as-builts, records, plans, and maps from various
    department and consultants.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:

    -  Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and
    Employee Assistance Plan
    -  457 Deferred Compensation plan
    -  Sick Leave and Holiday pay
    -  2.3% retirement benefit at age 55, increasing to 2.6% at age 60, with
    reciprocity with CalPERS and CalPERS reciprocal agencies
    -  100% employer-paid retiree health insurance for retiree and his/her
    dependents!!


QUALIFICATIONS

    -  2 years experience in database analysis, database design, application
    development, and system maintenance with automated mapping and geographic
    information systems.
    -  A Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university with
    major course work in geography, computer science, engineering, or a related
    field.
    -  Valid California Driver?s License with satisfactory driving record
    -  Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment exam including a
    criminal background check


HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may submit an electronic application and supplemental
form online at www.ccwater.com/employment.

Compensation: $6,231 - $7,574/mo.

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

Phone calls about this job are ok.

Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or
commercial interests.


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Please join us for a special brownbag event focusing on the workplace of the new
economy.

ULI South Bay Brownbag: The Future of Office Space
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Mountain View City Hall, Plaza Conference Room
500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA

How do we provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that
freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in
the 21st century knowledge economy in Silicon Valley?

This brownbag lunch spotlights NextSpace and how they have created a
collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Jeremy Neuner, Co-founder & CEO, Nextspace
Ryan Coonerty, Mayor of Santa Cruz & Co-founder/Chief Strategist, Nextspace

Free for ULI and APA members only.

Registration will open shortly, please check ULI's website www.ulisf.org soon.
For more information, contact Justin Meek at justin.meek@....

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From: Planning Jobs | Department of City and Regional Planning at
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Date: Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Subject: Planning Jobs - Department of City and Regional Planning at Berkeley

Housing Development Assistant

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:51 PM PDT

Job Title: Housing Development Assistant

Description: Job Summary: The Housing Development Assistant is
responsible for supporting the Housing Development Department. The
position requires a motivated individual who is detail-oriented, has
strong interpersonal skills, and is highly organized. He/she performs
varied tasks and works in a casual, yet very fast-paced team
environment.

Status: Full-time; Nonexempt

Salary: DOE; Comprehensive benefits

Location: San Francisco, Polk Gulch

Hours: Monday to Friday, business hours

The Organization: A community-based non-profit organization founded in
1977, Chinatown Community Development Center is dedicated to improving
San Francisco’s Chinatown neighborhood in a variety of areas,
including tenant rights, open space, and land use and transportation
planning. The organization also develops and manages affordable
housing buildings for low-income residents in San Francisco.

General Job Responsibilities:
• Provide office administration for Housing Development Department
including ordering supplies, oversight of office maintenance, and
interface with organization’s Office Administrator and IT staff
• Provide administrative support to the Housing Development Department
staff including Director, three project managers and a construction
manager
• Assist with affordable housing development process, such as reports,
real estate transactions, funding applications and closings, draw
requests, and construction documentation
• Research and compile information for reporting, marketing and
funding requests, including creating and updating project information
sheets
• Coordinate ongoing reporting to funders and the Board of Directors
• Create and maintain centralized files for project records, public
relations materials, and correspondence
• Coordinate/assist with logistics for special events such as ribbon
cuttings, ground breakings, and grand openings
• Prepare packets, attend, and/or take minutes for Housing Committee
or department meetings
• Review and code department invoices and maintain the Housing
Development Department calendar
• Assist with developing and monitoring of the Housing Development
Department budget
• Coordinate regular updates of project income projections
• Coordinate contractor and architect selection process including
outreach and interviews
• Maintain construction documents as requested
• Word process, photocopy, and fax paperwork
• Support Housing Development Department staff as requested
• Support other departments, including Asset Management, Property
Management and Fiscal Departments, as requested by Director of Housing
Development

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to work under time pressures and meet multiple (sometimes
changing) deadlines
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of tasks

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training plus two years
administrative assistant experience or equivalent combination of
education and experience
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and the Internet
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the affordable housing field and non-profit sector
• BA degree in related field

Please send cover letter/résumé to:
Chinatown CDC Attention: HDA
Email jobs@...
Fax 415.362.7992
Mail 1525 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 4133

Firm Name: Chinatown Community Development Center
Firm Website: www.chinatowncdc.org
Location: San Francisco, California
Paid: Paid
Category: Community Development
Contact Name: Allie Robinson, Human Resources Assistant
Contact Email: jobs@...
Date Submitted: March 22, 2011
Job Type: Permanent

Housing California



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affordable homes and transportation for low-income people and communities of
color, Ms. Blackwell's knowledge and experience will be invaluable
to conference attendees. A former senior vice president at the Rockefeller
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[From http://www.planetizen.com/node/48606]

Manager of Land Development
Colina Ranch
Location: Santa Cruz County, California, United States
Posted on: March 21, 2011
Category: Environment / Natural Resources, Planning / Land Use, Real
Estate Development
Experience:Not specified

Private landowner with 2,500 acres off Highway 129 in Santa Cruz
County, CA is seeking a Manager of Land Development to assist in
determining the most suitable development activities for the natural
assets of the property, including, but not limited to leases for
farming, grazing, or natural resources, and wind, solar or other green
energy projects.

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 / year dependent upon qualifications. This
is a contract position requiring a minimum two-year commitment.

Detailed information, application procedures and supplemental
questions are available at www.colinaranch.com. First application
screening of resumes and responses to supplemental questions begins
April 8, 2011.

[From http://www.planetizen.com/node/48579]

Planning Manager
City of Concord, California
Location: Concord, California, 94519, United States
Posted on: March 18, 2011
Experience: 7-10 years

The Planning Manager administers activities of the Planning Division
department; provides key direction to permit processing and long range
planning in collaboration with other managers of the Permit Center;
supervises assigned personnel and coordinates the development of
reports and recommendations regarding significant land use and
community development issues; may serve as acting head of the
department.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience administering a planning
division for both current and long-range planning is required. A
bachelor's degree in urban planning, public or business
administration, or related field is also required. A master's degree
and AICP certification is highly desirable. Advanced leadership
training and education will be thoughtfully evaluated. Candidates
should have extensive experience in hiring, evaluating and counseling
employees. They should also have direct experience in preparing and
administering budgets and demonstrated familiarity and understanding
of public sector budgets. Excellent oral and written communication
skills are required. Candidates should have experience working
collaboratively with other divisions, city departments, the community,
and regional agencies to accomplish comprehensive goals and resolve
challenges. Candidates should also have a proven track record of
proactively improving upon customer service and an understanding and
mastery of technology tools used to enhance effectiveness in service
and employee performance.

APPLY BY: May 2, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants must complete a City
application form online at www.cityofconcord.org and email the
application form, along with any other completed application
materials, to the Human Resources Department at
hrdept@.... EOE.

[From http://www.planetizen.com/node/48625]

Senior Grants Analyst
San Mateo County Transit District
Location: San Carlos, California, 94070, United States
Posted on: March 22, 2011
Catagory: Analysis, Public Works, Transportation
Experience: 5-7 years

Working under the direction of the Manager, Capital Programs & Grants,
the Senior Grants Analyst performs complex and professional-level
administrative/managerial duties in the areas of grant development,
grant management, and project reporting, as well as conducts and leads
complex financial analyses for capital planning and programming.
Responsibilities include the preparation of Federal, State, Regional
and Local Capital and Operating grant proposals, monitoring grant
activities to ensure timely project delivery and schedule adherence,
ensuring compliance with grantors' required standards, and serves as
liaison with internal divisions and external funding partners. Will
also assist in the preparation of Capital Improvement Programs and
related activities; perform complex financial analyses for input into
the regional fund programming activities; ensure consistency between
planning, legislative affairs, capital programming and grant
documents; and provide analytical research and investigation on
various grant and funding issues. Will supervise assigned clerical or
subordinate professional staff, depending on assignments.

Candidates should have sufficient education, training and experience
to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the
essential functions of the position. Such qualifications are typically
obtained through, but not limited to: a Bachelor’s degree in planning,
public policy, economics or other related field, plus sufficient
full-time, progressively responsible professional experience
demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the essential
functions of this position. Knowledge of funding programs and
experience in capital programming preferred. Experience applying for
and managing grants and proficiency with word processing and
spreadsheet applications required. Strong written, verbal,
organizational and interpersonal skills desired. Must possess a valid
California driver's license with safe driving record.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at
http://www.smctd.com, and follow the related application instructions.

The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

This panel discussion event brings together local, regional and non-profit
perspectives at the same forum to highlight issues associated with establishing
the land use-climate change connection - in the realm of both, policy design as
well as its implementation. The discussion will shed light on common themes, key
differences and opportunities for improved partnerships at the local and
regional level.

The speakers for the event are:
• Deborah Nelson, Planning Manager, City of San Carlos, led the award-winning
CAP/GP update for the City
• Michael McCormick, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Manager at PMC,
extensive experience working with several cities and counties in the Bay Area
and throughout California
• Sigalle Michael, Senior Environmental Planner, Planning and Research, BAAQMD

Moderated by: Hanson Hom, CDD Director, City of Sunnyvale, APA Northern Chapter
President

Agenda:
6:30 – 7:00 pm Networking
7:00 – 8:30 pm Panel discussion (90 mins)

FREE EVENT, Refreshments will be provided
Approved for 1.5 AICP CM credits

Please send in your RSVPs to surachitab@.... Hope to see you there!!

*Frances Moore Lappé, 2011 Earth Month Distinguished Lecture*

*Eco-Mind: 7 Thought Leaps for Our Planet and Its Changing Climate
*

*Opening Remarks by Jesse Ziff Cool, noted Bay Area "green" chef and
restaurant owner
*


April 5th, 2011

3:15-4:15pm, Morris Dailey Auditorium, Tower Hall, San José State University

Doors open at 3pm.  Reception and book signing to follow


Join us in welcoming Frances Moore Lappé as she challenges us to develop an
“eco-mind”— the ability to think like an ecosystem— to see the world, and
our place in it.  Through the lens of ecology, we can make what Ms. Lappé
calls “thought leaps: ”moving from fixing problems that appear to be outside
ourselves, such as climate change or hunger, to enacting change from within
the ecological systems we are part of."  Ms. Lappé will share stories from
around the world of everyday people shifting from despair to practical
solutions, from fear to possibility. Frances Moore Lappé is the author of 17
books including *Diet for a Small Planet*, which sold 3 million copies. She
is the cofounder of three organizations, including Food First: The Institute
for Food and Development Policy <http://www.foodfirst.org/> and, more
recently, the Small Planet Institute <http://smallplanet.org/>, a
collaborative network for research and popular education seeking to bring
democracy to everyday life.  Frances has received the Right Livelihood Award
(an “Alternative Nobel” in 1987) and the James Beard Foundation
‘Humanitarian of the Year’ Award (2008) for her lifelong impact on the way
people all over the world think about food, nutrition, and agriculture.


Based on your attendance at previous Sustainability Matters events and your
involvement in sustainability on campus, I wanted to extend a personal
invitation to you. Please consider encouraging your students to attend by
forwarding this email to your class rosters, making announcements in class,
offering extra credit for attendance, and forwarding  this e-mail to others
in your professional and personal network who you think would be interested
in attending.

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In conjunction with the event, the University is hosting a locavore food and
garden fair, which I hope you and your students can attend as well. Details
on the fair are below.


*LOCAVORE! Food and Garden Fair*

4/5/2011, Noon-3pm, Smith/Carlos Olympic Statues

Become a budding Locavore and strive to have as much of the food you consume
and services you use come from within 100 to 150 miles of you home!  Come by
to grab a free, healthy snack, learn about efforts to localize our food
systems, network with local activists and vendors, and learn about
composting and be entered into raffle for a free worm bin or CSA, Community
Supported Agriculture, produce box.



Both events are free and open to the public.

For more details on either of the events, visit SJSU's Sustainability
Initiative<http://sjsusustainability.org/sjsusustainability/entry/seven_thought_\
leaps_for_our>
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Thank you for your support of sustainability,


Katherine

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Katherine Kao Cushing, Ph.D.
Special Assistant to the President and Director of Sustainability
Office of the President
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA  95192-0002
Direct: 408-924-6348
Main: 408-924-1177
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The times, they are a changing!

SSU's Environmental Studies and Planning Department and School of Extended
Education present:

  Plan Now for a Sustainable Future Class, featuring a field trip to Sonoma
Mountain Village, an innovative " One Planet" Community and

a conversation with former State Architect and pioneering designer, Sim Van
der Ryn.  Plus, our top 10 lists of recommended leading edge sustainable
community strategies.



Class meets Sat, April 2 in SSU's Environmental Technology Center - and is
approved for 7 AICP CM credits.

You might want to check it out? Or forward this to a friend...



Thanks,



Alex



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Plan Now For A Sustainable Future: Saturday, April 2 2011



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    - [image: windmill]Field trip to Sonoma Mt Village, N. America's One
    Planet Community
    - Conversation with pioneering whole ecosystems designer Sim Van der Ryn
    - Priority list of critical best practices for a sustainable, resilient
    future

*Featured Speakers include:    *

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Sim Van der Ryn*, former California State Architect and pioneering  whole
ecosystems designer



*Alex Hinds*,Program Director,and Recycled Marin County Community
Development Director

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Val Alexeeff*, Senior Consultant Recycled Santa Barbara County
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This six class series is presented in collaboration with the Environmental
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