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When we’re not busy behind our desks supporting our clients and communities, you’ll often find our staff enjoying the great outdoors. Can you name a better view than this? #teamplaceworks #yosemite #nationalparks #getoutside 📷: John Vang

Coming on the heels of the Supreme Court ruling that upheld PlaceWorks’ EIR for UC Berkeley’s Long Range Development Plan Project, we’re excited to see this sneak peek of Anchor House, which was analyzed in our EIR as Housing Project # 1: https://lnkd.in/gtv-2wKg Learn more about the project, here: https://lnkd.in/gKmAmYuN #CEQA #planning #studenthousing #ucberkeley #TeamPlaceWorks

Last week we welcomed a group of students from the University of California, Berkeley [IN]CITY program to our office. [IN]CITY is an intensive, six-week program that immerses graduate-level students in city planning and urban design. A group of about 20 visited our Berkeley office to tour the space and interact with our employees. Students had the chance to participate in a Q&A session to learn more about PlaceWorks and the industry as a whole. #TeamPlaceWorks #ucberkeley #careeradvice #cityplanning #urbandesign

Is your community considering a General Plan update?   Join PlaceWorks Principal Joanna Jansen, AICP, LEED AP for an online course this September, The General Plan in California. Discover how to scope and budget your project, hire consulting assistance as needed, and complete the project efficiently and comprehensively. To learn more or sign up for this UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education course, visit their website here: https://lnkd.in/gggfNpHg #GeneralPlans #CEQA #continuingeducation #California #sustainability #onlineeducation #UCDavisCPE

PlaceWorks is thrilled to be kicking off this year’s Environmental Engineering and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC) program in Sacramento. Our incredible group of interns have gathered this week from across the state for the launch of an intensive two-week charrette, including an all-day site visit in Elk Grove. Now in its 3rd year, the EEPIC program was established to help students from underrepresented backgrounds gain valuable industry experience. PlaceWorks is proud to partner with our colleagues at Ascent, Environmental Science Associates, Dudek, Fehr & Peers, and Rincon Consultants, Inc. to host this transformative internship program! #EEPIC #internship #TeamPlaceWorks

What should the future of Downtown Shoreline be? In June, we hosted a multi-day, hands-on planning charrette for the Long Beach community to help envision the future of the downtown waterfront. Here’s the video of the highlights from #LBTV! The charrette, in partnership with PlaceWorks and City of Long Beach included several focused forums to discuss issues related to the waterfront, a community open house, walking and biking tours, as well as a roundtable meeting of the community roundtable selected to advise on the Shoreline Vision. Materials from the charrette are now also available online and further community input can be provided till the end of July. Check it out on the charrette website and share your thoughts at https://lnkd.in/et5i6Eym https://lnkd.in/eYzFGhXG

Please join us in congratulating our 2024 Scholarship Program recipients, Miles Kim Parr and Raini Do! To learn more about this year’s recipients and the PlaceWorks Scholarship Program visit: https://lnkd.in/gJBQecdm

Our Folsom office recently spent an afternoon cheering on the Sacramento River Cats against the Round Rocket Express. Despite the extra innings, the River Cats came up short, but the weather was perfect, and it was great to spend time together outside of the office with some of our colleagues, friends, and family members. #teamplaceworks #rivercats #stafffunday

As we near the end of Pride Month and all its celebrations, we’re thrilled to share that the City of Long Beach recently adopted the Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) to create a new LGBTQ+ Cultural District along the Broadway corridor. The adoption of the SIP is an important first step in recognizing this historic neighborhood and helping shape the future of its community and businesses. We are proud to be part of this important project and look forward to seeing the community’s vision come to life! To learn more, please visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/gpNsxmHe #PrideMonth #DiversityEquityandInclusion #DEI #LGBTQ #CommunityEngagement #TeamPlaceWorks #CityofLongBeach

Next week Eli Krispi, Lauren Willey, and Jessica Robbins will be in Palm Springs for the 15th Annual California Climate & Energy Collaborative Forum! We're proud to sponsor this great event and look forward to attending sessions and catching up with colleagues. Be sure to stop by our booth to say hi to if you're at the conference! Learn more on CivicWell's website or at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gPd8mtYa #ClimateAction #ClimateResilient #CCEC24