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Job Alert: Associate I (Urban Planning) – Strategic Economics Inc. @ San Francisco, CA

January 28, 2014 at 5:20 pm

Strategic Economics is a consulting and research firm specializing in urban, regional and real estate economics.  The firm assists local governments, transit agencies, developers, and non-profit organizations in understanding the economic and development context in which they operate. The outcome of our work is to help organizations take strategic steps towards creating high quality places for people to live and work.

Strategic Economics is seeking to hire an Associate I, with knowledge and interest in urban planning and real estate economics.

This position will work on a variety of projects that may include: real estate market analysis; fiscal impact analysis; transit-oriented development strategies; and regional economic development strategies. The following skills and experience are required:

  • Masters degree in city planning, public policy or a related field is required.
  • Strong analytical skills – The applicant must have experience analyzing various data sources, including Census and employment data.
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: statistical analysis, regional economic analysis, pro forma modeling, market analysis, and/or fiscal analysis.
  • Strong proficiency with Excel, ArcView (GIS), Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Some consulting experience preferred

Creative thinkers are encouraged to apply. The ability to manage budgets, deadlines, and other staff as well as demonstrated experience with independent work and leadership is highly desirable.

The position is full-time and available immediately.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter, resume and work sample to hr@strategiceconomics.com.  Incomplete submittals will not be considered or reviewed.

Strategic Economics is an equal opportunity employer.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

 

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Side effects of the bitter recession pill: Americans are taking steps to reduce dependence on cars; Interested in alternative transportation options

September 23, 2009 at 5:48 pm

(Source: Transportation for America; USA Today)

A yearly census survey released Monday illustrates the continuation of a trend that started well before the recession: Americans are taking steps to reduce their dependence on cars, and are looking for other options for getting around. The daily drumbeat of high unemployment, home foreclosures and plummeting retail sales drowns out a less obvious impact of the recession: its influence on America’s lifestyle.  Rates of solo driving and car ownership are dropping, according to this story in the USA Today about new census data. The paper cites a census report showing drops in both Americans who drove alone to work and in overall car ownership.

Commuting. The share of workers who drove to work alone has dropped to 75.5% from 76% the past two years — a possible consequence of high gas prices and the recession.

Environmental consciousness and the appeal of living in urban centers also play a role, says David Goldberg, spokesman for Transportation for America (T4America), a national coalition that advocates reduced dependence on cars.

Car ownership. The share of households having one car or no car at all rose to 42.2% from 41.8%. Some of the decline in car ownership may be driven by younger people putting off getting their driver’s licenses or buying their first cars, Goldberg says. “We’ve seen a cultural shift.”  Younger Americans are also changing their perceptions – and the behavior – surrounding automobile use.

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