Urban Ecology Annual Meeting

Thursday, July 31

6pm to 8pm



ProArts Gallery

461 Ninth Street at Broadway

Downtown Oakland



What is the relationship between community revitalization, safety and
walkability?



Join Urban Ecology and three experts in pedestrian issues for a case study
of Oakland. Learn what we can do to make our streets walkable, and help
Urban Ecology create an exciting new Walkable Streets Toolkit.



Speakers:

The Honorable Nate Miley - Alameda County Supervisor and Executive Director
of United Seniors of Alameda County

Tom Van Demark - Director, Oakland Pedestrian Safety Project

James Corless - California Director, the Surface Transportation Policy
Project



Moderator:

Diana Williams, Executive Director of Urban Ecology



Elections will be held before the discussion.



RSVP:

Mary Ann Karonis, 510.251.6330

urbanecology@...



Urban Ecology works to create strong neighborhoods, thriving cities and
healthy regions. We specialize in community planning that helps diverse
stakeholders create a vision for change.

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         Subject:        Full Time Position (CA)


CURRENTLY POSTED ON CALJOBS: http://career.berkeley.edu/Jobs/CalJobs.stm

Business Specialist
Position reference #76566
Job was posted on 6/30/2003
Job will go off line on 7/30/2003

Organization

WCC Business Development Center
The West Contra Costa Business Development Center is a community based,
economic development organization located in Richmond, California. The
Business Development Center is committed to helping small business owners
and
entrepreneurs gain the necessary skills and support to develop successful
companies. Our goal is to help build businesses that grow, create job
opportunities, and generate a renewed sense of economic activity in our
community.

Qualifications

The Business Development Center is seeking a dynamic, resourceful and
committed team player. The candidate shall have the following minimum
education, background and capabilities:
? a Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field;
? two years of experience in a similar capacity;
? strong working knowledge of business management principles and
operations;
? excellent written and oral communication skills.

The ideal candidate must have strong leadership and organizational skills;

experience working with a diversity of clients, in terms of ethnicity,
life
experience, and income levels; and strong analytical skills, including the

ability to prepare and analyze financial statements.

Position description

The Business Specialist will be charged with and given a great opportunity
to
impact the growth and success of local small businesses.

The Business Specialist will be responsible for:
? conducting initial client assessments, identifying key business issues
and
opportunities, and developing appropriate work plans;
? providing assistance to existing and aspiring small business owners in
areas
such as marketing, management, or finance;
? engaging in community outreach and marketing the Business Development
Center's programs and services;
? maintaining collaborative relationships with other organizations
(lenders,
public and community agencies) that either enhance or facilitate the
delivery
of the Business Development Center's programs.

Additional information

Locations : United States
Position starts : 7/16/2003
Openings available : 1
Salary range : $39,520 - $44,720
Work Types : FullTime, Permanent

Contact information

Alex Gomez
Email : alex@...

How to apply

Send resume to: alex@... or 334-11th Street, Richmond, CA 94801.

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Planner I, II, or Associate
Salary: $49,687 - $79,316 Annually, DOQ.
City of Fremont (Population: 210,000)
Fremont, California

The City of Fremont is seeking two experienced individuals to join the
Planning team, both with a wide range of experience in current and
long-range
planning. Experience in processing and implementing general plan and
zoning
changes is highly desirable. The successful candidate has a thorough
knowledge
of the public sector development review process, and planning principles
and
practices related to development application processing. Ideal candidates
have
the ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, training in
design review, knowledge in California Environmental Quality Act
application,
excellent writing and communicating skills, experience managing
consultants
and contracts, and public participation in complex projects.

Requirements: A combination of education and experience equivalent to
graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major
course work in city or urban planning, architecture, geography or a field
related to the area of assignment.

Planner I: Technical-level experience and/or experience as an intern is
highly
desirable.

Planner II: Two years progressively responsible current and/or advanced
planning or community development experience. Possession of MS degree may
be
substituted for one year of the required experience.

Associate Planner: Four years of professional planning or community
development experience, with one year equivalent to the City's class of
Planner II. Possession of an appropriate MS degree may be substituted for
one
year of the required experience.

Both positions require possession of a valid California class C driver's
license at appointment, and satisfactory driving record.

First review of applications: July 11, 2003. Obtain an application at
www.fremont.gov or call Human Resources at (510) 494-4660.

Submit a completed City application form and job-related resume with
letter of
interest to:

City of Fremont
Human Resources
3300 Capitol Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 494-4660
www.fremont.gov

Closing date for application: Apply immediately, as the positions remain
open
until filled. First review of applications: July 11, 2003.

Assistant, Associate or Senior Planner
City of El Cerrito
12:00 am PDT, Jul 07

PLANNER - City of El Cerrito, CA – (Salary: $3,797
-$6,105/mo. plus excellent benefits including
City-paid PERS) Performs professional level tasks in
urban/municipal planning, urban design, zoning and
environmental analysis. Position will be filled at the
Assistant, Associate or Senior level, depending on
exp. Knowledge of computer applications and experience
with boards/commissions is required. Requires (1)
equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree
from an accredited college/university with major
course work in urban planning or a related field; and
(2) one to four years of full-time professional
municipal planning experience; and (3) valid
California Drivers License. For application packet
contact Employee Services, City of El Cerrito, 10890
San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530; (510) 466-5005
or check www.el-cerrito.org for more information.
Apply by 7/31/03.

Salary: $3,797- $6,105/mo plus PERS

Contact: Jennifer Carman

Email: jcarman@...

Phone: 510-215-4330

Fax: 510-233-5401

Org.: City of El Cerrito

Web: http://www.el-cerrito.org

Dept.:  Community Development Department - Planning
Division

Address: 10890 San Pablo Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
United States


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Stanford University
12:00 am PDT, Jul 05

GIS Technician (PT, 16hrs/wk, flexible) will manage an
extensive GIS for an NIH grant that is investigating
neighborhood-level influences on health in four cities
in northern California. This study is a prospective
mortality follow-up of 8,419 women and men who
participated in one of five cross-sectional surveys in
1979-1990. Survey data have been linked to current
death records for mortality endpoints, and their
1979-1990 addresses have been geo-coded and linked to
1980 and 1990 census data and historical data (e.g.,
alcohol outlets, grocery stores, parks, schools) for
measures of the neighborhood social and physical
environment.
The research team is seeking a highly motivated and
team-oriented individual to manage the GIS and assist
with the spatial analysis of investigating the
relationships between neighborhoods' physical and
social environments and health (using Arcview
software), incorporating (1) sociodemographic and risk
factor information from 8,419 women and men aged 25-74
from the Stanford Heart Disease Prevention Program
(SHDPP) conducted from 1979-1990; (2)
neighborhood-level socioeconomic information from
census data (1980, 1990); (3) mortality data through
2000; and (4) neighborhood-level goods, services, and
community resources from historical data. The position
also requires performing spatial analysis to determine
density and proximity of neighborhood-level goods and
services and assisting with the preparation of
manuscripts and presentations for scientific meetings.

Salary: hourly depending upon experience

Contact: Marilyn Winkleby, Ph.D.

Email: winkleby@...

Phone:

Fax: 650-725-6906

Org.: Stanford University

Web:

Dept.:  Medicine/SCRDP

Address: 1000 Welch Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
United States


Over 15,000 planners and developers visit the
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Internship Opportunity


Son Construction and Development- San Carlos, California

Small firm building large homes and mixed use commercial
developments.  Seeking an intern for 20+ hours each week to conduct
planning and development research. Work with City and County
officials on construction and development issues. Requirements-
knowledge of zoning and ordinances, must know their way around the
planning counter, able to work in a diverse environment, proactive
in getting things done. Experience in law, AutoCAD, architecture a
plus.  Hands-on opportunity for someone will to learn about
development and planning practice in private industry. Term one
year. Salary negotiable DOE, must have car- employer pays for gas
and cell phone, hours flexible.  Area of operation is from San
Francisco to Santa Clara County.   Call owner at 650-222-4502,
President/Owner Ki O Son.

Internship Opportunity


Son Construction and Development- San Carlos, California

Small firm building large homes and mixed use commercial
developments.
Seeking an intern for 20+ hours each week to conduct planning and
development research. Work with City and County officials on
construction and development issues. Requirements- knowledge of
zoning and ordinances, must know their way around the planning
counter, able to work in a diverse environment, proactive in getting
things done.
Experience in law, AutoCAD, architecture a plus.  Hands-on
opportunity for someone will to learn about development and planning
practice in private industry. Term one year. Salary negotiable DOE,
must have car- employer pays for gas and cell phone, hours flexible.
Area of operation is from San Francisco to Santa Clara County.   Call
owner at 650-222-4502 Cell  -  650-610-0404 Fax and Office Number ,
President/Owner Ki O Son.

From: alee@...
Subject: Resume/Cover Letter Workshop Wed., 7/16/03
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 15:12:23 -0700

Dear Student,

In today's job market, you need a targeted resume.  Find out
how to put one together at our Resume and Cover Letter
workshop on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, 1:30 pm at the Career
Center, Bldg. F.

Bring your resume and a job description of a position you're
interested in pursuing.

Hope to see you there.

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         Subject:        FWD: (FT) City of El Cerrito: Assistant, Associate, or
Senior Planner (El
Cerrito, CA)


Job Opportunity

Assistant, Associate or Senior PLANNER
Filing deadline: July 31, 2003

The Department and Position
The Planner performs professional level work in the field of current
planning, advanced planning and environmental analysis.

Position will be filled at Assistant Planner, Associate Planner or Senior
Planner, depending on the experience of the candidate. Receives general
supervision from the Planning Manager and when applicable, Senior Planner.

Examples of Essential Functions

Assistant Planner: Prepares written reports on various planning matters
and
elements of the General Plan. Staff's planning counter to answer questions
with public and provides information and documents. Reviews development
proposals for consistency with City policies and standards. Prepares staff
reports for the City Council, committees, community groups, boards and
commissions and other governmental bodies as required. Checks commercial,
industrial, and residential development plans for issuance of zone
clearance; processes permit applications. Liaison with State agencies as
directed.

Associate Planner (in addition to duties of Assistant Planner): Supervises
long term and complex assignments. Reviews development proposals and works
with developers to reach agreement on acceptable site plans; reviews
building plans, parcel maps, and subdivision proposals for compliance with
appropriate regulations, and prepares reports of recommendations, and
confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors,
engineers and the general public regarding City development policies and
standards. Prepares zoning code and general plan amendment studies.
Researches and drafts ordinances for review.

Senior Planner (in addition to duties of Assistant and Associate Planner):
Prepares complex planning reports and studies. Participates in planning,
organizing and coordinating aspects of the City planning function. Insures
the accuracy, completeness and timely submittal of reports and analyses
prepared by staff planners. Keeps informed of current trends in planning,
Provides staff assistance to the Planning Manager. Performs related duties
as required.

Important and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban planning; principles of
development plan review and approval and zoning enforcement; methods and
techniques of planning, zoning and subdivision design; current literature,
information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban
planning; technology pertinent to the planning function;. applicable
Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations governing zoning,
land
use, and environmental protection; laws underlying general plans, zoning
and land divisions; Principles and practices of program development and
administration.

Ability to: Participate in the preparation of zoning and land use
regulations and ordinance revisions; review a variety of planning permits
and development plans for conformance with applicable codes and
ordinances;
perform site inspections to ensure compliance with codes; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the
course
of work; interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and
regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing;
participate in the management of a comprehensive planning program; prepare
and administer program budgets; oversee, direct and coordinate the work of
lower level staff.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the
required knowledge and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities, depending on position level, would be:

Experience: One to four years of full-time professional municipal planning
experience; and

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited
college or university with major course work in urban planning or a
related
field.

License/Certificates/Other Requirements: Possession of or ability to
obtain
a valid California Driver's License.

Applicants are subject to standard background check.

A complete list of the physical demands, mental requirements and work
environment of this position is available upon request

Employment Eligibility
The 1986 Immigration Act requires that, upon appointment, you must present
proof of your identity and legal right to work in the United States by
presenting acceptable documentation. Further information can be obtained
from the Employee Services Office.

The Application Process
Application packets may be obtained from and must be submitted to:
Employee
Services, City of El Cerrito, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA
94530.
Obtain an application by calling (510) 466-5005 or by picking one up at
the
above address.

How to Apply
Application Forms & Instructions
To print out a copy of the city of El Cerrito job application, you will
need 8 1/2 by 14 inch (legal size) paper. (Remember to adjust printer
settings accordingly!)

You can download an Employment Application Form at
http://www.el-cerrito.org/pdf/application.pdf. This form is in PDF format
so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.

Applications may also be obtained from:

Employee Services Division
City of El Cerrito
10890 San Pablo Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Tel. (510) 466-5005.

ALL applications must be returned to the Employee Services Division.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by 6:00
p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2003.

If special accommodations are needed at any stage of the selection
process,
please contact Employee Services. Medical documentation must be provided
upon request.

Selection Process
The evaluation and selection process may consist of an initial application
screening, a written examination and a qualifications appraisal interview.
Candidates must successfully pass a background check including
fingerprinting. A medical examination will be given following a
conditional
offer of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

COMPENSATION:
$3,797 to $6,105 per month, depending upon qualifications.

BENEFITS:
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week and flexible schedules, if approved by
the manager.

Vacation: 11 working days after one year of service; additional days
earned
with additional years of service.

Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8.75 hours per calendar
month.

Short/Long Term Disability: City pays full cost of employee's monthly
premium.

Health Plans: Choice of three plans: Kaiser, Health Net HMO and Health Net
PPO. City contributes up to the Health Net HMO premium under flexible
benefit plan per month for family medical.

Dental Insurance: City contributes the full monthly premium for the
employee and family.

Life Insurance: Amount equal to annual salary to nearest $1,000. City-paid
premium.

Retirement: The City pays employee's 7% Public Employees Retirement System
(2% at 55 plan integrated with Social Security) contribution. The City and
employee each pay own contribution to Social Security.

Union dues is required for Assistant and Associate level positions.


The Community
Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El
Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life
within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas.
With a population of almost 24,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage
of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an
established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to
enhancing the quality of life for its citizens.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of El Cerrito is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or
disability.
In accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if
special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection
process,
notification of such accommodations must be made to the City at the time
the employment application is filed. Medical documentation must be
provided
upon request.

Information contained on this Web site is subject to change without
notice.
AA/EEO

You can also view this announcement at
http://www.el-cerrito.org/employee_services/jobop_planner.html


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Greenbelt Alliance is seeking a skilled, committed organizer/advocate

to head up our campaigns to stop sprawl and promote livable,

affordable communities in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.


I have pasted the job description below and also attached it.  If you

know of anyone who would be a strong candidate, please pass this on

and encourage them to apply.  Also, I encourage you to pass this

announcement on to your friends and allies who might be able to help

us identify strong candidates.


Thanks for the help, and my apologies to anyone who has received this

announcement multiple times.


Jeremy Madsen

Greenbelt Alliance

Field Director


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Job Description

EAST BAY FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

Full-time position


Position Summary

The East Bay Field Representative will lead advocacy efforts to stop

sprawl and encourage smart growth in Contra Costa and Alameda

counties.  To accomplish these goals, the East Bay Field

Representative will run Greenbelt Alliance's Walnut Creek office as

the local center for land use advocacy.  The East Bay Field

Representative will provide leadership on our critical efforts to

protect farmland and open space, encourage affordable infill

development, and invest in effective transportation solutions in

Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.


The East Bay Field Representative will report to the Field Director

and work closely with the entire Greenbelt Alliance team, including

central staff in San Francisco, field representatives throughout the

Bay Area, and volunteers in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.  See

www.greenbelt.org to learn more about our work.


The ideal candidate will have proven experience in grassroots

organizing, political campaigns, volunteer coordination, and land use

policy.


Key Responsibilities:

Advocacy:  Lead local campaign efforts to secure permanent protection

of open space, creation of smart growth housing opportunities, and

enhancement of the quality of life in Contra Costa and Alameda

counties.  Key strategies include coalition building, direct

lobbying, and media outreach.


Organizing:  Recruit and coordinate activists for specific campaigns

and for long term political effectiveness.


Outreach:  Coordinate efforts to increase awareness of Greenbelt

Alliance issues; make presentations to wide variety of community

groups.


Media:  Build relationships with local press, serve as key

spokesperson for local land use issues, develop media campaigns with

Greenbelt Alliance's Communications Director, write opinion pieces,

and organize media events.


Management:  Run the East Bay Field Office; manage volunteers and interns.


Qualifications

The East Bay Field Representative will be enthusiastic and

self-motivated with some combination of the following skills:


? Grassroots organizing

? Political strategizing

? Campaign management

? Public speaking

? Persuasive writing

? land use planning, community development and/or public policy

experience helpful


Car and flexible schedule also required.


Most importantly, the East Bay Field Representative will be committed

to protecting the Bay Area's greenbelt and quality of life for this

and future generations.


Salary and Benefits

Greenbelt Alliance is committed to a rewarding work environment.  We

offer a starting salary of $31,000 to $35,000 depending on

experience; a good medical, dental, vacation, and comp time benefits

package; and opportunities for skills development and professional

growth.


To Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to info@....


Applications can also be sent via regular mail to:


Greenbelt Alliance

631 Howard Street, Suite 510

San Francisco, CA 94105

Attn:  EBFR Search


Application must be received by August 8, 2003.


About Greenbelt Alliance

Greenbelt Alliance mission is to protect open space and promote

livable communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.  For 45 years,

we've played a big part in making the Bay Area a great place to live,

work, and play.


Since 1958, we've been active across the nine county region

protecting open space, opposing sprawl, and promoting smart growth.

Greenbelt Alliance has helped save over one million acres of farms,

watersheds, and recreational greenbelt lands.  We are a leader in

promoting regional solutions to the problems of sprawl and were one

of the first environmental groups to endorse compact infill

development and city-centered public transit.


We will build on this legacy of success in the years to come by

bringing people together to ensure that the Bay Area remains a great

place to live -- a thriving metropolitan region with a healthy

economy surrounded by protected Greenbelt.  You can be part of our

success.


Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workplace and is an equal

opportunity employer.


Updated July 9, 2003

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REDEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Supplemental Required)
Recrutiment Number:   0649-1
(Please refer to this number when applying for this position.)
Salary:
Monthly Salary Range $5,249 - $6,354* (A Salary Increase of 4% is
anticipated for October 1, 2003)
*The current effective salary range is $5,249 to $6,354. In addition
to base salary, ($4,827 to $5,860), this position receives deferred
compensation up to an amount of $1,010 per year deposited to a
Deferred Compensation Plan. Additionally, 8% of straight time
earnings are deposited to that employee's account with the Public
Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Of the 8%, the City's
contribution is 7% and the employee pays the 1% balance. At the
employee's option, these monies are returned as a lump sum upon
separation or as an annuity if eligible for retirement. The City is
not a member of Social Security but all employees hired after April
1, 1986 will pay 1.45% of earnings towards medicare coverage. Other
benefits partially described on the back of this bulletin include
City's share of retirement costs, medical, dental, life insurance,
vacation, and 14 holidays.
Applications taken through:
Open Until Filled
Application screening process may begin as early as August 4, 2003,
if sufficient applications from qualified candidates are received by
that time.
Job Description:
The Redevelopment Specialist performs professional duties related to
the City's redevelopment effort. Work involves research,
analysis,
planning and implementation of redevelopment projects and programs.
Some key duties include: responding to inquiries from developers and
the public regarding redevelopment activities and opportunities;
undertaking promotional activities in support of the redevelopment
area including staffing downtown business and property owner
committees and coordination of special events for the downtown
business improvement district; performing property acquisition,
relocation, environmental remediation, property management and
building demolition assignments; and providing information analysis
and support for property disposition and development activities, as
well as prepare and monitor consultant contracts. The successful
candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills,
knowledge of planning, real estate and redevelopment techniques, as
well as the ability to work effectively within a team environment,
exercise independent judgment and provide extraordinary customer
service.
Requirements:
Any combination of experience and education that could likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
One year of recent progressively responsible professional experience
in public redevelopment, city planning, economic development or in
private section development or redevelopment.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in
planning, architecture, economics, or public or business
administration. A graduate degree in an appropriate field is
desirable.
Selection Procedure
Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward Application which
fully describes the nature of their experience and qualifications
and a Redevelopment Specialist Supplemental Questionnaire. Failure
to complete both forms will disqualify you from further
consideration in the selection process. Application packets will be
screened by a qualifications appraisal panel and candidates
considered best-qualified based on information submitted will be
invited to an oral interview. Candidate who are successful in
passing the oral interview will be placed on an eligible register to
be submitted to the department for hiring consideration.
This recruitment was posted:
July 10, 2003

--------------------------------

City of Palo Alto, Department of Planning and Community Environment

Symposium: "Implementation of New Urbanism Through Zoning"

On Friday afternoon, July 18, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Planning Staff is
hosting a Community Symposium in the Council Chambers, Civic Center at 250
Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. The focus of the symposium is to provide more
exposure to the principles of New Urbanism and the concepts of developing
prototypes for a form based zoning code for three new land use types; Mixed
Use, Transit Oriented Residential and Village Residential. A guest speaker,
Mr. Rick Cole, will review the principles of New Urbanism for the first half
hour of the symposium.

Mr. Cole has been the City Manager of Azusa since June 1998.  Called “one of
Southern California’s most visionary planning thinkers” by the Los Angeles
Times, he previously was the Southern California Director of the Local
Government Commission.  His views on new urbanism and community development
issues have been published and quoted in magazines including Western Cities,
Urban Land, Atlantic Monthly and Governing as well as newspapers like the
Washington Post, New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.  He has spoken
at more than 400 national, state and regional conferences, including the
National League of Cities, National Trust for Historic Preservation,
American Planning Association and American Institute of Architects. He
served from 1983 to 1995 on the City Council in Pasadena, including two
years as Mayor.  During his service in Pasadena, he was a leader in the
revitalization of Old Pasadena and co-chaired their award-winning General
Plan effort.  He is a member of the International City-County Managers
Association, the American Association of Public Administrators, the Congress
for the New Urbanism and the Pacific Council on International Policy.

After Mr. Cole, the Zoning Ordinance Update design team will then describe
the Comprehensive Plan land use developments and present a visual tour of
local sites that might serve as desirable prototypes for mixed use, transit
oriented residential and village residential. The City's urban design firms
of Van Meter Williams Pollock and Urbsworks will be teaming up for this
presentation and discussion. The economic consultant, Strategic Economics,
and parking consultant, Nelson/Nygaard, associates, will also make brief
presentations to outline how economic and parking factors might be
considered in the development of prototypes and form code.

For additional information, contact Robin Winkler at 650-329-2603 or email
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Salary:
$15.00/hour - No Benefits
Twenty (20) hours per week
Duration: One Year
Applications taken through:

Friday, September 5, 2003 5:00 PM
Job Description:
Assist the Airport Staff with a variety of tasks, including airport
operations and administration, report writing, review and update of
various procedures and collection of data for policy review. May
assist with budget preparation
Requirements
Class Level: Senior or Recent Graduate Student
Major: Public Administration, Business Administration, Airport
Management or related field.

Good oral and written communication skills, ability to organize and
manage data, personal computer experience desirable. Interest in
aviation or airport management a plus.

Selection Procedure
Mail letter of interest and resume to:
Hayward Executive Airport
20301 Skywest Drive
Hayward, CA 94541-4699

For More Information:
Contact - Daniel Zenk @ (510) 293-8678

This recruitment was posted:
July 15, 2003

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Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:52:31 -0700

INTERN JOB ALERT; ALL MAJORS!

CHECK OUT THIS INTERN OPPORTUNITY!

Conservation Intern: intern opportunity at National Fish &
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Go to:
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         Subject:        Short-Term Summer Intern Position - Skidmore, Owings &
Merrill



Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Planning and Urban Design

Short Term Summer Intern / Consultant

We are looking for a short-term Summer
Intern/Consultant, to work full time with the
Planning/Urban Design team for an upcoming  deadline
in the middle of August. Possibility of additional
work till mid September or future employment shall be
considered at a later date.

Hourly pay. Should be ready to work full time, with
long hours during intermediate deadlines.

Must be proficient in Autocad, Illustrator and
Photoshop. 3d viz experience, QuarkXpress and fluency
in written Mandarin is a plus.

Need to start ASAP

Please contact with work samples and 2 references

Ganesh Ramachandran
Senior Urban Designer
Skidmore Owings and Merrill
One Front Street # 2400
San Francisco, CA 94111


ganesh.ramachandran@...
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         Subject:        Fwd: Program Coordinator - LUPE Position Available



> >POSITION AVAILABLE - Program Coordinator
> >
> >* * * * * * * *
> >
> >La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) seeks talented and motivated Program
> >Coordinators to lead LUPE's community organizing programs in the
emerging
> >Latino communities of California's Central Coast and Central Valley.
> >
> >LUPE is a non-profit organization founded by César E. Chávez. LUPE is a
> >core part of the Farm Workers Movement and is committed to changing the
> >world by achieving economic and social justice. LUPE engages
individuals,
> >organizations and communities in grassroots education and mobilization,
> >leadership development, coalition-building and policy advocacy.
> >
> >LUPE's Community Organizing Program will focus on critical issues that
> >impact the farm worker, immigrant and Latino communities of California.
> >Program Coordinators will lead regional campaigns in the following
areas:
> >economic security, immigration reform, environmental justice, and
health
> >care access and quality. Join the movement.
> >
> >RESPONSIBILITIES:
> >
> >* Organizational and Staff Development: Supervise and train community
> >organizing team; work on projects to strengthen and build long-term
> >structures of organization
> >* Membership Recruitment and Development: Develop local leadership and
> >activist base through personal visits, house meetings, community action
> >committees and public actions; Build and strengthen networks and
> coalitions;
> >Connect local leaders and activist base to statewide LUPE base
> >* Campaign Strategy and Development: Work with LUPE leadership and
> >stakeholders to develop and implement winning grassroots strategies and
> >action plans; Coordinate meetings, public education campaigns, special
> >events and press events
> >
> >QUALIFICATIONS:
> >
> >* Ganas
> >* Strong management and interpersonal skills
> >* Experience in supervision and in effective program development and
> >implementation
> >* Successful labor and/or community organizing experience
> >* Strong commitment to the mission of the Farm Workers Movement
> >* Flexibility to adjust to project needs and to work evenings and
> >weekends as needed
> >* Ability to speak and write Spanish is preferred
> >
> >EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
> >Full-time and permanent positions
> >Start: September 2003
> >Location: 2 Regions: Central Coast (Monterey & Santa Cruz counties);
> >Central Valley (Fresno, Tulare, Kings, & Kern counties)
> >
> >COMPENSATION:
> >$35,000 - $45,000 / year
> >Salary negotiable, DOE, plus benefits
> >Opportunity for growth, development and leadership.
> >
> >HOW TO APPLY:
> >Send cover letter, resume and list of 3 professional references to:
> >Rudy Gonzalves
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         Subject:        Full Time Position (Gilroy CA)


Plan Check Supervisor
Salary: $71,114 - $86,437 Annually. Excellent Benefits.
City of Gilroy
Gilroy, California

Under direct supervision of the Chief Building Official, review (and
coordinate the review of) plans submitted for building
permits to ensure code compliance; supervise plan review staff and oversee

and coordinate the overall customer service and
one-stop permit processing counter; respond to inquiries from the public
and represent the division in responding to building
codes, permits, procedures and related matters.

Minimum Qualifications:
? Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
structural engineering, civil engineering, architecture or
a closely related field of study.
? Five years of responsible structural engineering or plan checking
experience that has included at least one year of supervisory
experience.
? Possess, or obtain within one year from date of hire and maintain a
Plans
Examiner Certificate from the International
Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.).
? Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil or
Structural Engineer issued by the California State Board of
Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers, or a Certificate as an
Architect issued by the California State Board of
Architectural Examiners is required. The City's preference is that
applicants possess this license at the time of application,
however, depending upon the qualified applicant pool, the City may waive
this requirement at time of application, but will
require that the license be obtained within twelve (12) months from date
of
hire.
? Possess and maintain a valid California Drive License and a safe driving

record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
? Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
? Pass a Department of Justice criminal record check for employment.
? Prefer non-tobacco user.

                                       Human Resources Division
                                             City of Gilroy
                                           7351 Rosanna Street
                                            Gilroy, CA 95020
                                              408-846-0406
                                           www.ci.gilroy.ca.us

Closing date for application: Apply Immediately

Equal Opportunity Employer


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from California Transit Association:

*   July 31, 2003, Sacramento: the National Transit Institute (NTI) in
cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Sacramento
Regional Transit District (RT) is sponsoring an all day educational forum on
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Questions about the program should be directed to
RT’s Anne Novotny at (916) 321-2934. Pre-registration is required; to
register, contact Christy Wegener at (916) 557-1051 or cwegener@....

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         Subject:        Full Time Position (CA)


THE CITY OF BERKELEY INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR AN
ASSOCIATE PLANNER: PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE PROGRAMS

The City of Berkeley is seeking a qualified person to serve as an
Associate
Planner in the Office of Transportation to carry out a variety of tasks
primarily related to pedestrian and bicycle programs and planning.
The selected staff would be expected to develop the City's first
Pedestrian
Plan, as well as work on new and existing pedestrian programs. The City's
Bicycle Plan was adopted in April 2000 and the current work includes Plan
implementation and grant management. Additional duties may include
updating
the Bicycle Plan, obtaining grant funding and developing new programs.
Applications for Associate Planners are accepted on a continuous basis.
Applications for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Planner position will be
reviewed
through early September 2003. The Office of Transportation is planning on
conducting interviews and making a selection in September or early October
2003.

Professional Qualifications
The position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year
college
with major coursework in city, regional, or urban planning or a closely
related field and two (2) years of professional planning experience.
Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the
college coursework on a year-for-year basis. Must be able to attend
evening
meetings as required. Experience working with local planning department
and
boards and commissions is desirable. NOTE: Employment background, academic
degrees, licenses, certificates, and other credentials are subject to
confirmation as part of the appointment process.

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and
actively
seeks applications from women and minorities, the disabled, veterans, and
qualified persons 18 years of age or older.

Benefits and Compensation
$57,840-$68,652 annually. In addition, the City pays the employee's 8%
share
to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and $2,170 to the City's
Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (SRIP) making the effective salary
$64,637-$76,314 annually.

The City provides full coverage for employees and eligible dependents,
including domestic partners. Two weeks vacation annually. Three weeks
starting
fourth year. Four weeks starting twelfth year. Sixteen paid holidays
annually.
Employees earn twelve sick leave days annually. Additional benefits
include a
city-paid discount on Y.M.C.A.membership, a $20 monthly transit subsidy,
and a
Deferred Compensation Plan.

To obtain further information or to submit an application, contact:
The City of Berkeley
Human Resources Dept.
2180 Milvia St., First Fl.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 981-6888
TDD#: (510) 981-6903
Faxed applications will not be accepted.

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"Ethan Kent" <ekent@...>
07/25/2003 03:15 PM


         To:     "Ethan Kent" <ekent@...>
         cc:
         Subject:        Invitation for Students of Placemaking


"There is very little training in how to create places. Schools don't
train students to create places. They teach them to design or to build
or to study behavior, but not how to use their professional training to
tap into the creativity of the community, to help them to create a
vision, and to function as a resource in implementing that vision." --
"How To Turn a Place Around" by PPS



Should planning and design professions be relegated to merely processing
information, prescribing and defending solutions, and convincing people
to accept their plans?



How can professional education help ground planning and design in the
common sense of places and free it from the strict boundaries of
disciplines?  How can we bring practitioners closer to the communities
they are meant to serve?



If these questions are of concern to you, we would like to ask for your
help in developing a campaign to instill more community driven,
place-based approaches in planning and design education.



This Fall, Project for Public Spaces ( www.pps.org <http://www.pps.org/>
) is launching a new placemaking education network for students and
educators. We are planning on developing a website, listserv,
curriculum, and other resources to facilitate new approaches in schools
and professional programs.  So that this campaign best reflects your
ideas and aspirations, we would greatly appreciate your contributions.
If you are interested in getting involved and collaborating with PPS on
this initiative, please reply to this email.



We also encourage you to participate in a related campaign organized
through Planners Network ( www.plannersnetwork.org
<http://www.plannersnetwork.org/> ), the international association of
progressive planning.  This summer, Planners Network has launched a
student outreach campaign, mobilizing physical, social, economic, and
environmental planning students to establish local progressive planning
groups, and supporting these groups to organize progressive events in
their communities. If you are interested in joining a Planners Network
group near you, please read the announcement attached below and contact
pnstudents@....



Please forward this email to anyone you feel may be interested.



We look forward to hearing from you!



Ethan Kent
Program Associate
Project for Public Spaces, Inc.
153 Waverly Place, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-5660
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Planners Network Student Campaign



Planners Network, the international association of progressive planning,
welcomes all student planners to get involved in our new student
campaign. The Planners Network 2003-2004 Campus Drive provides support
for students to organize local progressive planning events and
initiatives, aiming to generate increased student and community interest
in progressive planning.


The campaign hopes to demonstrate that there is a viable alternative to
the traditional planning establishment and that planners can indeed be
advocates for social change, contrary to what students hear from many
professors and professional planning associations. We are therefore
inviting students to join PN and establish local PN chapters, to better
incorporate progressive principles and ideas into planning education and
to create focal points for local planning action.



Students who join PN and form a local chapter will be eligible to
receive financial support and other benefits. PN can provide up to $500
per campus for student events, along with copies of Planners Network
magazine, brochures, and student orientation materials. New chapters may
also benefit from reduced PN membership deals, publicity on the PN
website, and opportunities for networking with other progressive
planning students and PN members.



Students are encouraged to take action at both the local level and in
the broader context of Planners Network, through a variety of
activities:
- organizing panel discussions, workshops, design charettes, a speaker
series, or other events;
- producing newsletters, articles, or other publications;
- working with faculty to develop a more progressive curriculum;
- engaging in critical projects related to local planning issues;
- contributing to the PN magazine, newsletter, listserv, or website;

- planning a workshop or event for the June 2004 PN conference in New
York City.

For more information or to get involved, please email
pnstudents@...!

Planners Network
www.PlannersNetwork.org



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         Subject:        Full Time Position (CA)


Job Description for Analyst

BAE (Bay Area Economics), a dynamic national urban development
consulting practice, seeks an Analyst to perform a range of tasks
at our headquarters office in Berkeley, CA.

Responsibilities include quantitative and qualitative research, analysis
of
demographic and economic data, telephone contact with real estate
developers
and city agencies, case studies, and policy analysis.

Position requires BA in urban studies, city planning, or equivalent.
Strong
organizational and interpersonal skills required. Also requires skill with
Microsoft
Office programs. Working knowledge of GIS highly desirable. The successful
applicant will enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative environment with
dedicated
professionals, and have a strong interest in urban and community
development
issues.

BAE offers a flexible, fun, supportive workplace with full benefits.
Starting salary
of $40,000 to $45,000, DOE. More information about BAE can be found at
http://www.bayareaeconomics.com.

To apply, please email resume to: awatkins@....

I thought this article may be of some interest to some
of you out there.

Posted on Mon, Aug. 04, 2003

Sunnyvale mall a goner
By Josh Susong
Mercury News

When a mall dies, it doesn't explode, it implodes.
That's what is happening to the Sunnyvale Town Center.

The death had been coming for years, as store after
store went dark, as plan after plan to save it
fizzled.

When the people stopped coming, the businesses started
leaving. As businesses dwindled, so did the customers
who did all the things that keep businesses alive --
buy ice cream cones or try on new pairs of shoes, flip
through greeting cards or gaze at the jewelry store
counters.

In the end, said James Baron, the court-appointed
manager for the center, the mall just wasted away. On
Aug. 31 his staff will close the doors and certify a
death.

``The truth is,'' he said, ``the mall is closing
itself.''

It isn't the first thing to bloom and die on this
spot.

In the 1970s, the shops south of Washington Avenue
were crumbling. What little ``downtown'' had ever
existed had lost its shine. The bulldozers came to
tear out the city blocks.

The geometric frames went up and a fashionable new
mall arose, a place that called itself the town center
and hoped to become just that.

The crowds came, but even in the early days, the mall
had trouble finding a tenant to fill its third anchor
space. J.C. Penney built a store 13 years later; that
store closed in January.

Trapped behind hulking parking garages, it became a
fortress, said Mayor Julia Miller.

And when the mall's fate was finally clear, people
started talking about tearing out the mall and putting
the streets back.

``The lesson to be learned is to open it up and have
people come in,'' Miller said.

The shops

Anchor stores Macy's and Target will remain. But the
other tenants will be gone by the end of the month.
After they go, the mall itself will go, too.

The remaining tenants -- fewer than 30 -- are making
their various plans, and the merchants' attitudes
range from enthusiasm to sorrow.

For the corporate stores, the move is easy: Absorb the
merchandise and employees at locations in other malls
and be done with it.

``We're just going to close down,'' said Santiago
Nieto, assistant manager at Foot Locker, where no
liquidation sales are planned. ``There are plenty of
other Foot Lockers around.''

``Me, I'm going to Valley Fair,'' he said.

John Kim, who has managed Magic Photo for three years,
followed the corporation's instructions to close down
last week. He and his wife are buying some of the
equipment and setting out on their own.

``We have a lot of clientele and we just decided to
start our own business,'' he said. Their new photo
studio across the street in Town and Country Village
will open Sept. 1.

Kim wouldn't consider leaving the city. His wife
brought him to Sunnyvale, her hometown. Now they have
twins, a boy and girl 9 years old.

``I can make more money somewhere else.'' he said.
``But family's more important.''

Other merchants are determined to stay afloat, but as
yet don't have another home.

``We've been here 16 years,'' said Dr. Jerry Maa of
the Town Center Dental Group. ``The sad thing? We get
a good neighbor in here, like Target, and then we have
to leave.''

A dentist can't just pick up and move; first he has to
build in the plumbing, electrical and mechanical
systems he needs to do his work. Meanwhile, Maa and
his partner have contingency plans to borrow space
elsewhere, and are asking their patients to keep
calling.

There are those who simply don't know what to do.

Min Han stands quietly in front of the machines at his
frozen-yogurt shop, waiting for the customers that are
too few and far between.

He runs the shop by himself, without a single
employee, 362 days a year -- every day, minus three
holidays. He has been there for eight years.

``I don't know what I'm going to do -- not unless I
win the lottery,'' he said.

He's thought about looking for another job or finding
another business. He thinks about the Central Valley
-- Tracy, maybe. Somewhere else. Anywhere else.

He holds back a tear when he thinks of what's lost.
The $100,000 he spent to start it is gone. The
machines he can't even give away, much less sell.
``You just have to analyze the situation,'' he said,
``and move on.''

With so few tenants left to pay rent, the center can't
afford to cover its utility bills, said mall manager
Baron.

For some shops, the end is a blessing.

``Their first response is, `How dare you cancel my
lease?' '' Baron said. ``Then they look at their
earnings and say, `Oh, we've got to get out of here.'
''

The demolition

The demolition could begin as soon as September, but
there will be a break during the holiday season.

Quite literally, the process will begin on the inside
and work its way out.

First, specialists will handle any materials that
might contain asbestos. The building, which opened in
1979, may contain some of the dangerous insulation,
and inspectors are working to identify it.

Then go the reusable materials -- glass, furniture --
the stuff somebody else might want.

Last comes the destruction, which isn't so exciting
now that wrecking balls are largely a thing of the
past. Machines will claw at the structure's core,
grinding it up from the center outward. In the end,
only the redwood trees in the courtyard will remain
standing.

The crushed concrete will be ground up and used again
in a road or sidewalk, or even another shopping
center.

And so the mall will be removed in much the way it
died: slowly, piece by piece, as another element is
taken out and never replaced. The work will happen
behind plywood construction fences. The quiet last
gasp will come without spectacle.

A new developer, Georgia-based Forum Group, is in the
process of buying the property. Representatives say
they'll replace the mall with open-air streets of
shops and apartments, something a few notches below
the manufactured downtown of San Jose's Santana Row.

Such changes are ``definitely the trend right now,''
said Malachy Kavanagh, spokesman for the New
York-based International Council of Shopping Centers.
``They call it harking back to the old downtown. Which
is kind of strange, because the vast majority of
people in the United States have never experienced
that.''

With those shops could come people, buying snacks,
trying on shoes, lingering at jewelry counters. And in
that place they might find a community center, a place
the Town Center couldn't be.


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----Original Message Follows----
From: "Christopher Wolf" <membership@...>
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 18:27:06 -0400

What:  AICP Training workshop

When:  August 7th 2003, 2 - 6 p.m.

Where:  Jewett Ballroom, Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland CA

Cost:  $30 (free for attendees of the Planning and Black Community Division
Conference)

Sponsored by the Planning and the Black Community Division of the American
Planning Association.

If you have ever given any consideration to taking the AICP exam, THIS
WORKSHOP IS A MUST!!!

The AICP exam and examination process will undergo major changes in 2004.
We have invited representatives from AICP and APA Professional Development
officers from around the country to participate in a training session for
the AICP exam.  During this training session, detailed information will be
disseminated about the latest changes in exam administration as well as an
overview of AICP exam format, contents and topic areas.  Also, we will
engage in frank discussion and brainstorming about the AICP exam pass rate
among persons of color.

Registration is only $30.00 for this workshop and is free for all attendees
of the Planning and Black Community Division Conference.  Registration will
be conducted on-site.  Payment is preferred as a check or money order made
payable to Planning and the Black Community Division or PBCD.

So, please, take advantage of this opportunity and begin the process of
increasing the number of AICP certified planners working to make great
communities happen.  If you have additional questions, you may contact Kenya
Wheeler at (415) 243-4736 or wheelerk@....

For more information on the Planning and the Black Community Division
Conference, which will take place from August 7 - 10th,visit:
http://www.pbcdplanning.freeservers.com/

Conference Sponsors:
Northern Section of the American Planning Association, CA

Directions to the Hotel

Driving directions:
See:  http://www.marriott.com/dpp/PropertyPage.asp?MarshaCode=OAKDT
Select the "Driving Directions" link

Transit Directions:
The Hotel is adjacent to the 12th Street BART station (use the 11th Street
Exit) and the 11th Street AC Rapid Bus stop.
For detailed transit directions, see:
http://www.transitinfo.org/cgi-bin/taketransit



Christopher Wolf
Membership Director
Northern Section, CCAPA
1 415 412 2672

No.  135600

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Dayana Salazar, Interim Chair
Urban and Regional Planning Department
San Jose State University
(408) 924-5854
salmar@...

Earn Professional Development Hours While You Learn! Explore historical and political factors affecting land use and development and discover opportunities for landscape architects to take the lead in community building—participate in ASLA’s August 7 desktop seminar. Register today at http://www.asla.org/nonmembers/education/registration.htm. Preserving Community Character Through Design August 7, 2003 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT Faculty: Rodney Swink, FASLA Education Credit: 1.5 PDH Community character develops over time and is a product of the natural, cultural, and built environment. Are communities today building anything worth preserving? Is the design community contributing to community character or detracting from it? This session stresses that citizens should expect more from designers and landscape architects should be the leaders in preserving community character. We will review recent shifts in land use in America and show how both public policy and consumer attitudes have altered our use of land. And we will look at recent trends and actions that suggest we are again changing our expectations for land use, thus affecting the work of landscape architects. Learning Outcomes: Understand the historical factors behind land use decisions in America Identify recent public policy trends that affect land use and development decisions Recognize emerging opportunities for designers in community building Register now for this live, interactive desktop seminar at: http://www.asla.org/nonmembers/education/registration.htm. ASLA Makes It Easy to Earn Professional Development Hours ASLA’s Desktop Seminars and Landscape Architecture Technical Information Series Online (LATIS) provide a convenient and affordable way to earn professional development hours (PDH) and explore important issues and topics in landscape architecture. Desktop Seminars are just an hour and a half in length and enable you to earn 1.5 PDH. These live, interactive sessions are delivered via telephone and PowerPoint slides or other graphical content are available at your desktop via the Internet. For more information, visit http://www.asla.org/nonmembers/education/upcoming.htm. Good news for landscape architects licensed in Florida: Twelve ASLA archived desktop seminars have been approved for continuing education credit by the Florida Board of Landscape Architecture. For a complete list of these programs, visit http://www.asla.org/nonmembers/education/florida_licensed.htm. LATIS enables you to earn five PDH for completing and passing a self-study exam. Self-study materials and exams are available on a variety of technical topics and can be downloaded from ASLA’s web site at http://www.asla.org/latis/latis_toc.html.

Dayana Salazar, Interim Chair
Urban and Regional Planning Department
San Jose State University
(408) 924-5854
salmar@...

Dayana Salazar, Interim Chair
Urban and Regional Planning Department
San Jose State University
(408) 924-5854
salmar@...

Dayana Salazar, Interim Chair
Urban and Regional Planning Department
San Jose State University
(408) 924-5854
salmar@...