Housing Policy Intern
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About The Position
Urban Planning Partners is a land use planning firm that provides consulting services to public entities, property owners and developers, and nonprofits. We are seeking a student Housing Policy Intern for a part-time, paid internship focusing on California housing laws and policies. Our firm is currently working on several significant housing policy projects and to help support our work we are seeking to hire a Housing Policy Intern for a minimum of one year (starting in June and going through the academic year). The intern will be expected to work independently to perform secondary (desk) research, synthesize information, and present findings verbally and in writing. Examples of UPP’s current and recent housing policy work includes: Helping jurisdictions develop and adopt policies and processes to become pro-housing and comply with new housing legislation (e.g., objective standards, residential zoning, ADU ordinances, and improved processes to support construction innovation). Preparing housing elements for several Bay Area communities and the Town of Paradise. Serving as the Planning Collaborative Coordinator for Alameda County and its local jurisdictions. The Planning Collaborative is an inaugural initiative initiated and funded by ABAG/MTC to help all Alameda County jurisdictions achieve HCD certification on their housing elements, build a culture of collaboration across the region, and cultivate innovative housing policy implementation that can make a difference.
