June 2008 Enewsletter
This E-newsletter is to keep fellows in the know about each other's professional lives. It includes new job titles, recent publications, current projects, conferences, symposia, lectures and other events involving fellows.
See Fellowship Events for upcoming conferences and lectures featuring past and current Loeb Fellows.
SEND SUBMISSIONS FOR E-NEWSLETTER AS WORD DOCUMENTS TO CINDY FALLOWS: cfallows@gsd.harvard.edu
Announcements
2008 Alumni Fall Field Trip to New Mexico
The New Mexico trip is coming together successfully thanks to the efforts
of our hosts Arnie Valdez, Bob Ross, Steve Oles, Moises Gonzales, Frank Martinez
and Ruben Martinez. This year's trip coincides with Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta
which draws large crowds. Make your hotel reservations early folks!
Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions at cfallows@gsd.harvard.edu or
617.840.5826.
Here is the latest information about Martinez Town, included in Friday's tour of Albuquerque. Select the following pdfs about the Albuquerque High School and Gymnasium restoration projects: 1 2 3 4
Photo of Albuquerque at night (by Arnie Valdez): ALBUQUERQUE
Bruner Loeb Forum
On May 9th, Ann Coulter, LF 04, organized the most recent Bruner
Loeb Forum in Memphis, Tennessee called Anchor Institutions: Expanding Roles
in Placemaking and Sustainability. Among the presenters was current Loeb
Fellow, Doug Meffert who address was entitled “Integrating Sustainability
into the Mission of the University”. Check the BrunerLoeb website at www.brunerloeb.org for
more information on the forum and Lessons Learned.
Upcoming forums are being planned for Detroit in the Fall of 2008 and New Orleans in February of 2008. If you are interested in hosting a forum in your community or would like to more about the planning process please contact Sally at syoung@gsd.harvard.edu.
Please contact us if you would like to be in the invitation list. Would you like to host a Bruner Loeb Forum in your community?
Calling All Loeb Journalists
We would like to feature an article written by one of our alumni
journalists in the Loeb E-newsletter each month. We are looking for
stories related to the Fellowship including recent articles and
profiles of Loeb alumni. If interested,
please contact Cindy Fallows at cfallows@gsd.harvard.edu
Loeb Speakers Bureau
Sally is working on starting a database of Loeb Fellows who give
lectures, speeches, presentations and the topics about
their field of expertise. There are several purposes for this effort:
- As a resource
for the Fellowship. We currently have an annual Loeb Lecture
at the Boston Society of Architects, and we periodically sponsor
lectures at the GSD. We have our annual meeting speaker, symposia,
and our reunions when we often have Loeb speakers.
- As a resource
for Alumni Fellows who might be organizing a lecture in their
city.
- To refer Loebs as speakers when we are asked for suggestions.
If you are interested in being on this list please complete the Loeb
Speakers Bureau Information Form. If you have any
suggestions about how to organize this effort or how to improve
the form please contact: syoung@gsd.harvard.edu
See links below for the announcement of the Greater Circle Living Housing Assistance
program in Cleveland launched last month. India Pierce
Lee, LF 09, is
Program Director for Neighborhoods, Housing, and Community Development
at the Cleveland Foundation.
Plain Dealer: http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/121127220996540.xml&coll=2
Crain’s Cleveland Business (online): http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20080520/FREE/73539098/1004/newsletter01
ideastream/WCPN: http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12131/
Articles and Publications
Alumni News
Last month we lost a well loved member of the Loeb family, Roger
Lang, LF 77. Roger was the Director of Community Programs and Services
at the New York Landmarks Conservancy. Classmate Carter Wiseman wrote
the following email to us after attending Roger's memorial serivce.
"The memorial service for Roger Lang yesterday in New York was quite an event. The setting at St. Bartholomew's was especially fitting, since it was the site of a major, and successful, preservation battle in the 1980s. And the reminiscences, topped by a playing of "A Fanfare for the Common Man" on the organ accompanied by drums and giant gong, made for a moving tribute.
The occasion also proved to be a major Loeb reunion. I spotted 16 of the
family, including: Jean King, Glenn Garrison, Barbara Knecht, Jeanne
Giordano, Kent Barwick, Michael Adlerstein, Lex Lalli, Tessa Huxley,
Susan Chin, Todd Lee, Laurie Beckelman, Tom Fox, Bill Karg, Steve Spinetto,
Ken Kruckemeyer, and Laura Rosen. Sad but memorable."
Marcel Acosta LF ‘01 was appointed Executive Director
of the National Capital Planning Commission, the federal government’s
central planning agency in the District of Columbia and the surrounding
region. Press
Release: http://www.ncpc.gov/mediaroom/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=204&F_CATEGORY_ID=6&
BioRegional North America Hires Barbara Deutsch, LF
06, as Associate Director to Washington, DC One Planet Communities
(OPC) Program
BioRegional is targeting selected cities around the world to implement
cutting-edge neighborhood-scale sustainable development through its One
Planet Communities Program. BioRegional is an environmental organization
headquartered in London, UK which has been creating award-winning sustainability
solutions since 1994, including the acclaimed BedZED eco-community and
the “One Planet Olympics” sustainability strategy commissioned by the
London 2012 Olympics. BioRegional’s work in DC is supported by philanthropists
Roger and Vicki Sant of the Summit Fund of Washington. DEUTSCH
PRESS RELEASE
New
Assistant Associate Director
News from Portland Spaces Magazine, Editor: Randy Gragg, LF 06
If anything good came out of the patchwork remodeling of Oregon's
legendary land-use laws caused by Measures 37 and 47, it may be the study
called the “Big Look.” Created by both the governor and the legislature,
this 10-leader task force from around the state and across the political
spectrum hopes to retool the state's efforts to balance farmland and open-space
protection with property rights and urban growth.
The planner they've hired to help guide them is John Fregonese. “The
state's planning program was designed to protect things,” Fregonese says,
“but not for helping cities to do what they need to do.” Fregonese is based
in Portland, but he works for places as diverse as Los Angeles, Nashville,
Chicago, and Houston, as well as the entire state of Louisiana—indeed, he
points out that he's planned the environs of 60 million people. His views
often run against Oregon orthodoxy, but before joining the national planning
big leagues, he rose through the Oregon minors, serving as planning director
of Woodburn, Ashland, and Portland's regional government, Metro.
For Bright Lights, we'll talk about Fregonese's work afar and at
home. We'll talk about planning ideas from other cities and regions Portland,
Metro and Oregon might do well to consider. And we'll take a look at Big Look
and what kind of future it might deliver to Oregon.
Bright Lights is presented by Portland Spaces and
City Club of Portland the second Monday of every month. Check out Portland Spaces on the
Web at www.portlandspaces.net for
the latest do-it-yourself projects, discussions on new development and
architecture in Portland, and to learn about designing the places where we
live, work, play and socialize.
News from Public Architecture, Founder & Chair: John Peterson, LF 06
Public Architecture received two commendations from the AIA San Francisco chapter
last month in recognition of the change they are bringing to architecture.
The first was a Special Achievement Award for the organization of the
1% Program. The second was a Citation Award in the Unbuilt Category,
given in recognition of one of their design campaigns for the Day Labor
Station.
To read more about the recent achievements of Public Architecture go to: http://www.publicarchitecture.org/
Nedra Sims Fears, LF 93, invites Loebs to take a look at her new
blog about her upcoming book entitled Reunion.
See http://nedrasimsfears.blogspot.com/
Dirtworks, PC receives Special Design Commendationfrom
the British Holistic Medical Association: DIRTWORKS
Alumni Council Grants
Information about grant proposals for the fall cycle will appear
in the next Enewsletter.
LEED-ND Director job
LEED-ND is a partnership between USGBC, CNU, and NRDC that has created
the first national rating system for green neighborhoods. It's
off to a great start, but the first round of revisions is already
underway and we need to work to continue strengthening the system.
CNU has been very fortunate to have someone in this role who thoroughly understands
New Urbanism, and we want to make sure that the new director
is equally versed in New Urbanism and its environmental consequences.
While the staff built up for the program is extremely capable, they
will need a capable leader, and so you all share vested interest in the success
of the program, please rack your brains for potential replacements.
Key qualifications: MA + 5 years experience, superbly organized, "outstanding
interpersonal skills."
Details: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=63&#nddir
USGBC is open to hiring at a more experienced level; the
minimum years of experience listed are intended to be just that,
a minimum.
Fulltime, based in D.C., salary is commensurate
with experience.
For more information:
Jennifer Henry, Director
LEED for Neighborhood Development
U.S. Green Building Council
1800 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
jhenry@usgbc.org
main # 202.828.7422
Congress for the New Urbanism DC Chapter http://www.cnudc.org
Two positions available in Economic Development - Guam and ICF (from
ICF International)
Guam is about to receive some 30,000 military personnel who are
relocating from Okinawa. This will put considerable pressure on the island
and its 180,000 people and all its systems and services. Everything from
economic development, jobs, housing, healthcare, environment, transportation
and schools will be affected. I am looking for experts
who would be interested in living and working in Guam to help government
manage the transition.
Associate Director-Global Economic Strategy (GES)
ICF International – San Francisco Office
ICF International seeks an Associate Director to support our Global
Economic Strategy consulting business. GES works with international,
national and local clients--public and private--to develop integrated economic
strategy, the goals of which are to concurrently generate economic prosperity,
advance equity improve sustainability and enhance quality of life.
The Associate Director will work closely with the director and team
to support business development, project execution and client management
in four areas:
Sustainable Prosperity Strategy
Industry Cluster Development and Competitiveness Strategy
Economic Input Institution Assessment and Strategy Development
Business
Plans for Next Generation Institutions
The candidate must have a strong background in economic strategy
consulting and a minimum of 10 years experience in the development,
sale and management of consulting assignments in this field. Master’s Degree
in Urban/Regional Planning, Public Policy, Regional Economics, or joint
Business-Technology related subject required. The successful candidate must
be a leader with strong analytic, writing, communication and facilitation
skills. Demonstrated ability and readiness to collaborate, negotiate, and
build partnerships of many forms is essential. Candidates are expected to
have existing consulting backlog and/or a customer relationship-base that
will enable them to contribute in the near-term to the growth of the business.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and writing samples
to www.icfi.com/careers.
City of Seattle - Sustainable Communities Planner
City of Seattle - American Rivers, Regional Office Director
City of Hartford, CT - Director of Development Services
City of Seattle, WA - Planning Director
Alexndria, VA - Deputy Director of Strategic and Long Term
Planning
Boston, MA - Historic Boston Inc. - Senior Project Manager for Preservation Projects
Phoenix AZ - Sun Corridor Legacy Program Director
POSITION SPECIFICS
Status: Full
Time
Location: Phoenix,
Arizona
Salary Range: Dependent on experience
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sun Corridor Legacy Program Director oversees a broad range of
activities focused on promoting policy changes at the state and local level
and cultivating collaborative approaches to better managing growth and development
for one of the most rapidly urbanizing regions in the U.S. Responsibilities
for managing all aspects of the Sun Corridor Legacy Program include program
planning, budgeting, fundraising, and supervision of staff. This position
will have extensive interaction with public and state-level decision makers
and will serve as lead spokesperson for the Sun Corridor Legacy Program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Demonstrated experience in land-use or transportation policy issues
- Ability to motivate, coach, and supervise a highly committed team of talented professionals dedicated to the Sun Corridor work.
- Strong leadership and group facilitation experience with proven ability to effectively work in a multi-stakeholder environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Proven ability to effectively fundraise from public agency and foundation donors.
- Proven ability to administer grants with partners and contracts with consultants.
- Willingness to travel often and on short notice
- Ability to work and communicate collaboratively in a strong team environment within a West-wide nonprofit organization that supports community-based conservation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires an advanced degree in social sciences, urban planning, public
policy or law with strong skills in policy analysis and public education
campaigns; and 5-8 years of related professional experience; or any combination
of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities. A current, valid driver’s license is required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send cover letter, resume, and application to ccarpentier@sonoran.org or
to the address noted below. Applications can be found on our website
at www.sonoran.org.
Sonoran Institute
Human Resources
7650 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 203
Tucson, AZ 85710
Fax: 520.290.0969
University of Memphis, Architecture Program
The Architecture Program in the College of Communication + Fine Arts is
seeking applicants for two full time tenure track positions at the
rank of assistant professor and assistant/associate professor commencing
Fall 2008. The University of Memphis offers
the pre-professional Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture degree
and is initiating the professional “4+2” Master of Architecture degree
in August 2008. The M.Arch will focus on “city building” combining
architecture, design, planning, and development.
Successful candidates for both positions must have a strong commitment to
teaching at all levels of the BFA in Architecture and Master of Architecture
degree programs and a significant record of research and/or practice
in their area of specialization. Preferred
areas of specialization include sustainable design, architectural
design and theory, and community-based design and development.
Minimum qualifications include a Master of Architecture degree, or a professional
degree in architecture and either a Masters or Doctoral degree in
a related field. Preferred qualifications include: relevant teaching
experience at the undergraduate and/or
graduate level; professional registration in the USA; LEED accreditation;
significant professional/creative work in an urban environment; and
service to the profession.
All Architecture faculty members support the design-centered curriculum
by applying their research/creative expertise to innovative studio,
seminar, and/or lecture course offerings. A number of opportunities
are available to faculty including involvement in the
University groups and public-private entities that supports economic
and social development in the University area, partnering with faculty
from academic units within the School of Urban Affairs and Public
Policy, and working with the Memphis Regional
Design Center.
Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent describing their interest
in the position, a statement describing teaching philosophy and research
interests, a curriculum vitae, a portfolio, and the contact information
(including e-mail addresses) of three references. A
completed application form and an official transcript showing highest
degree will be required of finalists. Review of completed applications
will begin 14 March 2008 and may continue until the positions are
filled.
Submit materials to:
Architecture Search Committee
Architecture Program
404 Jones Hall
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152
Tel: 901.678.2677, Fax: 901.678.1755
Email: architecture@memphis.edu
Executive Director of Friends of Hudson River Park
Job description: FoHRP
Executive Director
Associate Director of University Planning - Architecture, Yale University
Job description: API
Partners
Assistant/Associate Professor of Architecture at Auburn University
Urban Studio, Birmingham, AL
Select: http://www.cadc.auburn.edu/wp-content/upload/Birmingham%20Ad.pdf
Seeking to Hire New Staff? Go to GSD CAREER SERVICES.
Please email your job listing to Anne Creamer, GSD Career Services
Staff Assistant, at career@gsd.harvard.edu.
We are happy to include your listing in eRecruiting, our online system.
Students will apply directly to you. You may also contact Anne to
gain permission to view electronic resume books. View GSD student and alumni
resumes by discipline and preferred location. As always, there is no fee
to post jobs and/or view resume books
Seeking Hosts for Outreach Events
It is our goal to increase the number of outreach events sponsored by the Fellowship this year. In order to achieve that goal we are appealing to the most talented and powerful group of people we know: the Loeb alumni.
If you are planning a trip to a city which has few or no Loebs and would like to host an outreach event, we welcome your participation. The Fellowship Office will provide you with written materials to distribute at your event, and help you to organize by mailing invitations, booking a venue and planning the menu.
Some cities where we would like to have outreach events are: San Diego, San Jose, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Nashville, El Paso, Fort Worth...and some of the larger cities in Canada.
Please contact Jim or Sally to discuss your proposal. We need about 5-8 weeks advance notice, a choice of 2-3 restaurants in the area, and a guest list with invitees' names, titles, organization's name, phone number, email and postal mail addresses.
Minority Outreach Efforts Continue and the Fellowship
needs your help!
Due, in part, to outreach
efforts targeted at increasing the diversity of the Fellowship, last
year's applicant pool for the Fellowship was more diverse than it's
been for the past few years. We would like to continue this trend
into next year and in the years ahead. Personal connections and encouragement
from Loeb alumni have been the most powerful tool in attracting strong
candidates of color for the Fellowship. Loeb alumni can be of assistance
to the Diversity Outreach efforts by nominating applicants of color
whom you believe would make excellent candidates for the fellowship,
and by hosting an outreach dinner or event to introduce candidates
of color to the program. We welcome participation from all of our
alumni.
We invite you to take a look at our new Diversity link (located
on left hand menu of Loeb Fellowship home page at http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/professional/loeb_fellowship/).
The Diversity page contains profiles of alumni/ae Fellows from a
variety of backgrounds who share their personal stories
about their time as a fellow, and ways in which their professional
lives were affected after the Fellowship.
If you have any suggestions concerning minority outreach efforts, contact Jim
Stockard at stockard@gsd.harvard.edu,
617.495.5988 or Sally Young at syoung@gsd.harvard.edu,
617.495.9345.
Searchable Database
Send updated contact and career information, including key search words and job description, to Cindy at: cfallows@gsd.harvard.edu, 617.384.8387.