I wear a blue County jacket and dark pants, denim or Dickies, when I’m out doing zoning enforcement inspections. This isn’t a regulation uniform. I don’t have to wear it. I’m an urban planner, not a cop. [Read more…] about An Urban Planner on the Ground in South Central Los Angeles
If you have to capture “urban planning” using just two or three words, what would you say? I distinctly remember being asked this question while I was a graduate student. The words that immediately jumped to my mind were foresight, hope, and coordination. [Read more…] about Coordination: Can’t Plan Without It
How can planners be more creative? How can we encourage and support greater creativity in planning? These are important questions I tried to address with examples in my article [Read more…] about Creativity in Planning: Part II
When I tell people that I work for the Department of Parks and Recreation, many ask whether I watch the TV show [Read more…] about Parks and Recreation: Not Just Fun and Games
On June 13, 2013, I attended the American Planning Association, Los Angeles or APA LA’s annual Awards Gala which recognized exceptional planning achievements by individuals, cities, and businesses in the L.A. region. [Read more…] about Oscars for Planners: 2013 APA LA Awards Gala
