Cyburbia Forums http://www.cyburbia.org/forums Urban planning and town planning-related message board. en Mon, 12 May 2008 03:50:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Cyburbia Forums http://www.cyburbia.org/forums Access management economic impact http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34103&goto=newpost Sun, 11 May 2008 18:17:11 GMT I'm managing a streetscape project where we're coming up with design alternatives which include access management components. The corridor is a 1 mile retail/commercial arterial road with a few scattered houses. A major component of the concept plan will be improving traffic flow. This means limiting left turn movements with medians, removing retail curb cuts, consolidating access/egress points, and removing some traffic signals.

I foresee that retailers along the corridor will have concerns about the plan during our next public meeting. I'd like to present some case studies which will help them see the big picture. Even though we're reducing the number of access points and turning movements, overall, queues will be reduced and it will be less hair-raising for drivers to access their businesses. I'd like to show that the net economic impact of the project on retail businesses will be neutral or positive.

Can anyone refer me to case studies to this affect which I can include in the presentation? ]]> Transportation Planning southern_yank http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34103 <![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day!]]> http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34102&goto=newpost Sun, 11 May 2008 15:25:26 GMT To all my fellow moms on the forum....

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

My daughter made apple crepes and turkey bacon for breakfast this morning. Very tasty and a pleasant surprise. She even did the dishes! ]]> Friday Afternoon Club kjelsadek http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34102 Job prospects in Raleigh-Durham? http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34101&goto=newpost Sun, 11 May 2008 15:17:11 GMT Does anyone know about the job prospects for planners in this region? Also, does anyone know about or have advice on internships for folks who already have degrees?

I posted some of this earlier under "Need Help," but basically I'm unemployable in the DC area. I graduated with a MURPL in Dec 2006 and have had 13 unsuccessful job interviews. Finally, a very helpful human resources worker explained that without experience, I was not even qualified for a planner technician job in his county. This position only requires an associates degree (but does require experience).

What's put me in a pickle is that I need to earn more than child care costs, because we're out of savings (extended unemployment does that). But in Raleigh, we can live on my wife's income while I work for free to get experience. I'm not stuck on this area, but it does seem to fit the bill for a lower cost of living while still offering job prospects, but I need to know the latter for sure. So if anyone knows if hiring freezes are coming or if it's a very bad area to get started, I could really use this information. For reasons that I haven't determined yet, Charlotte seems to have few jobs in planning right now. One other thing, there is a MURP program in Raleigh. If taking more classes would help, I can have that option (though schooling doesn't seem to be the answer). Any advice would be much appreciated. ]]> Career Development and Advice Guy905 http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34101 What terms can you negotiate in a director job? http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34100&goto=newpost Sun, 11 May 2008 01:39:25 GMT Public sector director position. What can a person negotiate? What additional terms should a person be asking for? i.e. contract, severence package, etc. What is typical, what have you experienced? Thanks! Public sector director position. What can a person negotiate?

What additional terms should a person be asking for? i.e. contract, severence package, etc.

What is typical, what have you experienced?

Thanks! ]]> Career Development and Advice CDT http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34100 The Nexus of Politics and Green Building http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34099&goto=newpost Sun, 11 May 2008 01:10:24 GMT Breakfast Meeting, Session III
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Is green building coming sooner or later?
Find out what is the future of green building standards for commercial construction in the Region and position your company or jurisdiction for success!

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http://www.uli.org//Content/Navigati...08/default.htm ]]> Announcements Planning Fool http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34099 Help - interview questions for assistant planner position http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34097&goto=newpost Sat, 10 May 2008 23:39:07 GMT I'm going to have a 1/2 hour phone interview next week for my first planning job out of grad school. I'm really nervous about the questions they will ask me. I would like to have some answers prepared. The position is for an Assistant Planner position with an MPO. My specialization is in land use, but the job will require me to work in the transportation department. I have made the first cut so they are somewhat interested in me.

What are some sample interview questions that I could prepare for? I’m looking for more job specific question that they may ask. ]]> Career Development and Advice miellis http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34097 MA in geography or planning tech job? http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34096&goto=newpost Sat, 10 May 2008 22:51:11 GMT Hello Guys,

I have been working as a Planning Tech since January on a year's contract. I have since been accepted into a Geography MA program, which will deal with regional geography, land economics, statistics and population projections. I am also looking to squeeze in some planning history.

After I graduate, I am looking to work in urban development strategy, and feasibility studies.

I work in a small town and I have been here since my undergrad days. I am therefore looking to leave. I love the job. Should I tough it out for one more year? ]]> Career Development and Advice venividi http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34096 Happy Birthday Reminder to RJ http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34095&goto=newpost Sat, 10 May 2008 11:49:35 GMT *SAW* Did you forget to start a Happy Birthday Greetings and Wishes Thread Today? Usually you start these before me ? ---Quote (Originally by JNA)--- Just in case *RJ* needs help remembering he started a HB .... ---End Quote--- SAW
Did you forget to start a Happy Birthday Greetings and Wishes Thread Today?
Usually you start these before me ?

Quote:
Originally posted by JNA (Post 425914)
Just in case RJ needs help remembering he started a HB ....
]]> Friday Afternoon Club JNA http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34095 <![CDATA[So I'm graduating next week with my master's...]]> http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34094&goto=newpost Sat, 10 May 2008 08:45:35 GMT I've read through some of the threads here, and I have a few specific questions.

I'm getting my master's in urban planning next week (yay! :) ) I attended the National Conference in Las Vegas last week, went to a few sessions, milled around a bit with people I know. I didn't really see a job listings that interested in me (they all looked West Coast, and I want to stay Southeast no matter what).

I have a resume put together, but no cover letter. I know I need to get on that cover letter.

1) I plan on sending them to a bunch of cities, counties, MPO's, etc even if they aren't listed anywhere as hiring. E-mail them or mail them hard copies?

2) This may be a bit early, but I read in other threads that recommend saying a range when asked about salary. How do I know what I am worth? I'm fresh out of college with a master's in planning, and had a 2-semester municipal internship (which I am bummed out about because I learned absolutely nothing except how to use the fancy copy machine and municode.com).

3) What is the difficulty level for rookies in the office? I have nightmares that I am going to be fired in 2 months, because I "don't know how to do anything they want me to". Maybe that is normal paranoia, but what really is expected of rookies. Do they start them out with very simple things, and work you into the office gradually?

That's basically it. I've mainly got the fear about being clueless as where to start when I get an assignment.

Thanks. ]]> Career Development and Advice lamsalfl http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34094 On-site/Off-site parking requirements http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34093&goto=newpost Sat, 10 May 2008 04:31:40 GMT does anyone have the standards for on-site and off-site parking requirements? I hear that you can find them in the ITE Parking Generation book but don't have it and need to know the basic info for the AICP exam.

I just haven't been able to find it (non-agency specific) anywhere on the net.

Thanks for the assistance
Kristie ]]> Transportation Planning ktaylor http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34093 Caption Contest - May 9, 2008 http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34092&goto=newpost Sat, 10 May 2008 01:41:57 GMT *ofos* enjoys the attention he receives during his run across the rugby pitch. ofos enjoys the attention he receives during his run across the rugby pitch.
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]]> Friday Afternoon Club RichmondJake http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34092 dandy_warhol joins Teh Clubbe http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34091&goto=newpost Fri, 09 May 2008 23:10:38 GMT Nice work. Congrats. Image: http://www.cyburbia.org/gallery/data/6460/macro_its_never_going_to_end_is_it.jpg Nice work. Congrats.

]]> Friday Afternoon Club RichmondJake http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34091 AICP Exam 2008 http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34090&goto=newpost Fri, 09 May 2008 22:03:05 GMT Anyone take the May exam yet? recommendations or tips?

Stinks that we won't get our results right away....

Thanks! ]]> Career Development and Advice ktaylor http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34090 Budapest http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34089&goto=newpost Fri, 09 May 2008 21:04:35 GMT The heart of my recent travels was a week-long stay in Budapest. It's a fascinating city, divided into two parts with noticeably different characters.

First, Buda:










































Now, Pest:
































(Some of these pictures include parts of both Buda and Pest or are of one seen from the other. They're on opposite sides of the river.) ]]> Cities and Places teofilo http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34089 University of British Columbia http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34088&goto=newpost Fri, 09 May 2008 19:36:02 GMT hi I was wondering if anyone could post the rankings by planetizen here or email them to me? omer.aijazi@utoronto.ca I am interested in finding uout where Canadian schools such as UBC stand on these rankings. I have been hearing all sorts of things about the planning school at UBC!! Also could someone explain to me how urban planning can be linked to international development? thanks oh and how is the planning program at UBC anyways? I have a business undergrad and have zero introduction with planning. I am looking for a broad program where I can bring in stuff like international development, public finance etc etc hi

I was wondering if anyone could post the rankings by planetizen here or email them to me?

[email address]

I am interested in finding uout where Canadian schools such as UBC stand on these rankings. I have been hearing all sorts of things about the planning school at UBC!!

Also could someone explain to me how urban planning can be linked to international development?

thanks

oh and how is the planning program at UBC anyways? I have a business undergrad and have zero introduction with planning. I am looking for a broad program where I can bring in stuff like international development, public finance etc etc ]]> Student Lounge omeraijazi http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34088