BU City Planning & Urban Affairs

13/03/2024

"Remember, this journey is an investment in yourself, so it’s crucial to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way," says Corey Louis Coleman, a recipient of the 2023 Commencement Award for Excellence.

Motivated by a family legacy, Corey Louis Coleman, embraced flexibility, diverse courses, and faculty support, successfully balancing work and studies. Now equipped with valuable skills, he's contributing to P&H Electric's growth while pursuing long-term goals.

Urban Affairs Award-Winning Graduate Takes Aim at Career in Higher Ed

14/10/2022

Upcoming event at Suffolk University on the housing crisis in Boston:
Thursday, October 27, 2022 • 6:00 PM
Suffolk University Law School, Sargent Hall, 5th Floor Blue Sky Lounge• 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108
https://actionnetwork.org/events/abundance-through-advocacy-a-panel-discussion-reception-on-addressing-bostons-housing-crisis/

30/09/2022

Yesterday, Boston University hosted its annual Sustainability Festival on the Charles River campus. Our student group, the Urban Planning Association, was there with City Planning and Urban Affairs students Dan and Cindy representing the group!

27/09/2022

The City of Boston has several planner job postings right now. See the link for the list: https://www.boston.gov/news/reshape-whats-possible-bostons-streets -positions

27/09/2022

Yesterday's Boston Globe article: Traffic is so bad, it could hurt our economy. But there’s a way to fix it:

Gridlock reigns during the morning and evening commutes, pretty much no matter where you are. But why is that, and what should we do about it?

26/09/2022

The MA Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking a Housing Tax Credits Analyst/Housing Program Specialist III in the Division of Housing Development!

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

22/09/2022

9/28 webinar: Density, Sustainability and MBTA Communities Zoning: A Conversation with Nate Carlucci and Jenn Goldson on Multi-family Zoning District Guidelines & Incorporating Equity, Economy, and Environment

Jenn Goldson and Nate Carlucci will provide a high-level overview of the new, final Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Zoning Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act and how to use the guidelines as an opportunity to pursue sustainability through zoning and density. The session will focus o...

22/09/2022

Sustainability, Health Equity, and Antiracism in the 21st Century free symposium hosted by the BU Center for Antiracist Research on Friday, 9/30 from 2:00-5:00pm ET. Details: https://www.bu.edu/antiracism-center/narrative/vertex-symposium/
In person and virtual options to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainability-health-equity-and-antiracism-in-the-21st-century-tickets-404059251097

Vertex Symposium Join us on Friday, September 30, 2022 for “Sustainability, Health Equity, and Antiracism in the 21st Century,” a symposium presented by the Center for Antiracist Research and proudly supported by the Vertex Foundation. This symposium explores how climate change, racism, and heal...

19/09/2022

The BU Initiative on Cities is hosting an event tonight from 4-6pm:

Let’s Talk About Cities with new IOC Director Loretta Lees Monday, September 19, 2022 Talk & Panel: 4–5pm; Reception: 5–6pm 610 Commonwealth Ave: Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering (1st Floor Colloquium Room & Lobby) Register Please join the Boston University I...

08/09/2022

Interested in city economic equality within the small business community? Check out this survey of BIPOC small business within Boston that investigates their struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice, and ways the city can encourage their growth. Written by Boston University's own David Glick, Katharine Lusk, Stacy Fox, Madeline Webster and Chenyue Lei. https://open.bu.edu/handle/2144/44989

17/08/2022

As we approach the start of the Fall 2022 semester, we are continuing to feature a few of the courses we are offering during the semester. If you're a BU student looking for an elective to take, our UA 503 Housing and Community Development course with Dr. Haegi Kwon is offered on Thursdays from 6:00-8:45 pm.

15/08/2022

Planner role with the City of Brookline: https://brooklinema.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=2121144&&&nohd