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I had a fantastic time attending the ULI San Francisco Gala! It was a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and engage with some of the brightest minds in urban development, architecture, and real estate. I’m especially excited to have met Senator Scott Wiener, whose contributions to housing and urban policy continue to shape the future of California. Looking forward to many more collaborations and conversations with the incredible people who are driving positive change in our cities! #ULI #UrbanDevelopment #CityPlanning #Architecture #RealEstateDevelopment #ULISF #HousingPolicy

Congratulations to the City of Belmont CA on adopting their 6th Cycle Housing Element!! I was fortunate to work with their superstar City staff team Kathy Kleinbaum, Laura Russell, Carlos De Melo, and Tim Shek) on revisions to get this over the finish line.?Belmont's new fair housing programs are an example of how cities can proactively shape their future, ensuring growth and development benefit the entire community. Here’s to building a more inclusive Belmont for generations to come!????

Last week, the Urban Planning Partners, Inc. team had the incredible opportunity to tour Oakland with the Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network. Led by Dr. Saturu Ned, an original Black Panther Party member, we walked through the historic streets of Downtown Oakland, where the legacy of the Panthers was born and continues to inspire. Hearing firsthand stories about the Black Panther Party’s roots and its lasting impact on community empowerment, housing, and social justice resonated deeply with me as a BIPOC urban planner and designer. Dr. Ned’s knowledge and passion truly brought these pivotal historical moments to life. This tour not only reminded us of the power of community-driven movements but also deepened our commitment to creating equitable, inclusive, and sustainable spaces that honor the cultural and historical legacies of our communities. I’m grateful for the experience and proud to work with such an amazing team at UPP, where these values guide our work every day. #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDesign #Oakland #BlackPantherParty #SocialJustice #Equity #BIPOCProfessionals

Palo Alto’s Pre-approved Parklet Design Program allowing businesses to easily create vibrant outdoor spaces with streamlined City approval is now live! Urban Planning Partners worked closely with the City of Palo Alto to develop the designs and the comprehensive user guide. We collaborated with Syncopated Architecture, Inc. and REI Build Up to ensure the designs are adaptable, attractive, functional, and durable. This initiative builds on UPP’s successful collaboration on the City of Palo Alto’s ongoing parklet program. We love partnering with our clients to #CreateBetterPlaces together. https://lnkd.in/gZjP_jU2

It is so great to have Luis F. González, PLA, ASLA, AICP on the UPP Team. He is always out and about learning more about Oakland and the Bay Area.

This summer we are proudly celebrating the work anniversaries of Carla Violet, Leslie Carmichael, and Curtis Banks –?as well as the promotions of Leslie and Curtis to Associate Principal. These three are an essential part of the UPP team and embody the UPP mission and values. Join us in congratulating them! #urbanplanning #workanniversary

Join us in welcoming Luis F. González, PLA, ASLA, AICP to the Urban Planning Partners team as Associate Principal! Luis has over 20 years of experience in urban design, mixed-income housing, retail and hospitality, mixed-use TOD, and entitlements. He has managed land development activities and the design, engineering, and approval of numerous projects, including: -?Crown Farm/Downtown Crown mixed-use TOD in Gaithersburg, MD -?The award-winning Spectrum at Watkins Mill in Gaithersburg, MD -?West Side at Shady Grove, a mixed-use TOD with attainable housing in Montgomery County. Luis is involved nationally with Urban Land Institute, American Planning Association, and American Society of Landscape Architects, and has served as a design juror, conference speaker, and adjunct professor–making him a perfect fit for our innovative projects and collaborative approach. We are excited Luis had joined the team and look forward to expanding our services to include urban design. #UrbanPlanning #UrbanDesign #Housing #cre #MixedUse #TOD

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