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.

 

International Conference on Models and Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems – June 22-23 – Rome, Italy

April 15, 2009 at 6:22 pm

Sapienza University of Roma

Faculty of Engineering

The International Conference on Models and Technology for Intelligent Transportation Systems aims at providing an opportunity for scholars engaged in basic or industrial research to meet and to discuss requirements for ITS applications, unsolved problems and future developments.

 Important dates

Abstract submission: March 15, 2009

Acceptance notification: April 15, 2009

Early Registration: April 30, 2009

Topics

·       Dynamic models for ITS applications

·       Traveler Information Systems

·       Traffic Management Systems

·       Dynamic Railway Operations

·       Advanced Public Transport Systems

·       Advanced Vehicle Control Systems

·       Commercial Vehicle Operations and Dynamic Fleet Management

·       Human Behavior

·       Diagnostic Systems

·       Devices and Sensors for ITS

·       Safety Systems

·       Security in Transportation Systems

·       Standards and Architectures for ITS

·       Financial and Economical Issues for ITS Deployment

Send an extended abstract

*       E-mail to: its2009@uniroma1.it

A selection of the highest-quality papers will be considered for publication in a Special Issue of Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies.

Propose a special session

*       E-mail to: gaetano.fusco@uniroma1.it

The organization of special sessions of 4-5 papers on specific topics is encouraged.

Scientific Committe and invited speakers

·       Prof. Alberto Broggi (Università di Parma, Italy)

·       Prof. Giulio Erberto Cantarella (Università di Salerno, Italy)

·       Prof. Michael Florian (Université de Montréal, Canada)

·       Prof. Hani Mahmassani (Northwestern University, USA)

·       Prof. Markos Papageorgiou (Technical University of Crete, Greece).

Conference location

The Conference will be held at the Faculty of Engineering of the University Sapienza of Roma, which is located in the historic Center of Rome, 200 meters from the Colosseum. 

For more information, visit the conference website: http://w3.uniroma1.it/its2009/