Category: planner profile
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Planner Profile #007
In this PP, I’m honored to introduce the she grows cities community to Beatris Megerdichian, who is an all-around, bona-fide badass urban planner. See below for our full conversation about transportation planning in Southern California. Name: Beatris MegerdichianAge: 29Career: Transit Planner at Gold Coast Transit District Location: Los Angeles, CALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmegerdi How did you decide to…
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Planner Profile #006
It’s been a while since the last PP- the bulk of my time has been spent in meetings, researching, and conducting site visits for my Urban Farmer’s Almanac project. So I’m excited to introduce you all to Isabel Qi, a coastal planner in Los Angeles who is making ~waves~ Name: Isabel QiAge: 25Location: Los AngelesCurrent…
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Planner Profile #5
Continuing to celebrate P R I D E in P L A N N I N G this month, we sat down to chat with Richard, who is currently working for LADOT and always creating art by exploring space and dance! Name: Richard Jose AvilesAge: 28IG: soynalgonaLocation: Los AngelesCurrent employer: Los Angeles Department of Transportation–Vision…
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Planner Profile #004
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! To celebrate, I will be featuring several incredible urban planners who are working hard to make urban spaces accessible and friendly for all! This week, I spoke with Spencer Wejrowski about “gayborhoods”, Thai food, and all things urban in LA! Name: Spencer WejrowskiAge: 22Location: Koreatown, Los AngelesIG: @spencerwejrowski Q: How did you…
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Planner Profile #003
Planner Profile is a regular series that features female urban planners and the vital work they do to build better cities. Here is Dongyang Linda Lin, who is a planning professional from Guongzhou, China tackling transportation policy issues in LA! AGE :32CURRENT EMPLOYER: Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) FAV ORDER AT DINNER: Tiramisu!FAV URBAN…
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Planner Profile #002
Planner Profile is a regular series that features female urban planners and the vital work they do to build better cities. This week, we are featuring Markie Anderle, who also casually makes ~atmospheric~ vibes on her soundcloud AGE: 25CURRENT EMPLOYER: Public Matters, an LA-based Social EnterpriseLOCATION: Los Angeles, CAFAV ORDER AT FAV RESTAURANT: French Fries…
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Planner Profile #001
Planner Profile is a regular series that features female urban planners and the vital work they do to build better cities. Our first Planner Profile features Minjee Hahm, who works for the Planning Department in the City of Glendale! AGE: 24FAVORITE URBAN SPACE: The Highline in NYCFAVORITE DISH: Pork souvlaki with wild rice from Kentro…