Y-PLAN

An educational strategy + action-research initiative from UC Berkeley's @CitiesSchools engaging students & schools in city planning across Bay Area & beyond.

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

Check out the @KneeDeepTimes coverage on our #YPLANSummit last month: https://t.co/1aglCEUPBM

@OUSDNews high school students presented their #YPLAN proposals to @Oakland city leaders and planners as part of the #Engineering4Change initiative w/ @Cal_Engineer CEE student mentors.

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

This spring, @calpolypomona undergrad community planning students launched "Young Community Planners of Long Beach" workshops w/ Long Beach teens & city leaders from Long Beach Community Design Center & @LongBeachParks. https://t.co/EitmPSobN0 #yplanhigheredhub #LAhigheredhub

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

As part of #visionzero, @SJSU Dept of Child & Adolescent Development is working w/ CC+S, @SanJoseDOT, & Escuela Popular to develop proposals for making White Rd. safer for students, their families, & neighbors. Read an update from our SJ Hub to learn more! https://t.co/rUkGphRwhv

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

Together, led by CC+S, Y-PLAN Higher Ed Hubs are an emerging network of universities who are paving the way for the next generation of civic learning and partnerships between cities and schools. Learn more about each hub this week - watch this space✏️💻🎨🏙️

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

Two pandemic years later, we at CC+S are in awe of the resilience, creativity, & joy that our students + partners have brought to our #communityofpractice. Read all about the many surprises & successes in the Y-PLAN News & Views - March 2022 newsletter >> https://t.co/VOHouWk1rR

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

In our latest blog, CC+S Creative Director Shirl Buss reflects on the work and life of Prescott Reavis, an inspiring and impactful Y-PLAN mentor and teacher who passed away this month.

Read the full post: https://t.co/oo6aPzWdKS

#BlackHistoryMonth #SpatialActivism #YouthVoice

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

@CitiesSchoolsUC Director Dr. Deborah McKoy is excited to join @CityAge, @ReimagineAS, and @siegelendowment on February 17th for Building a Complete American Neighborhood: How Technology is Connecting Communities and Schools.

Register here (for free!): https://t.co/DD2XDBIOUL

[Y-PLAN @YPLANBerkeley]

Join us tomorrow from 6:30-8 pm EST for a virtual discussion of our new book, hosted by the University of Toronto's School of Cities! To register and find more information, visit: https://t.co/3JUsHl1cBf

[Y-PLAN @YPLANBerkeley]

#YPLAN #centerforcitiesandschools #youthvoice #civiclearning #cityplanning

[Y-PLAN @YPLANBerkeley]

IT’S HERE!! Our book, detailing two decades of civic youth engagement from California to Japan, will be released on November 30th! It offers a set of best practices for urban planners seeking to reimagine our cities for and with young people. https://t.co/xxi5K6o0ZW

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

What happens when student research is focused on inequality in schools? https://t.co/0CufX84OZd @YPLANBerkeley

[LA County Planning @LACDRP]

Despite the year's challenges, we want to recognize the good work of our Planners as part of our #DRP2020 #YearInReview. In February, Planners joined with @rowlandhs students and @YPLANBerkeley to tour the area and discuss planning issues. For more info: https://t.co/7IbpujQtXz

[Y-PLAN @YPLANBerkeley]

#KennedyHS scholars are working with @CalSGC to plan for greater racial equity in CA public schools. Initial ideas included using school spirit to deter violence & staff that help students “extend their goals & think bigger." We're excited to hear their final presentations today!

[Bay Area Clipper @BayAreaClipper]

Six more agencies are now offering Clipper START discounts! Bay Area residents age 19-64 who meet certain income requirements can receive up to 50% off transit.

Learn more at https://t.co/7WN48ZAJWu.
@smarttrain @marintransit @PetalumaTransit @SRCITYBUS @SFBayFerry @SoCo_TPW

[LA County Planning @LACDRP]

El Departamento de Planificación Regional Del Condado de LA quiere escuchar sus experiencias recorriendo la Comunidad de Florence-Firestone. ¡Por favor tome 5 minutos para compartir sus experiencias aquí en español https://t.co/jGe2H9UEA5 o en ingles https://t.co/XkRFBRjLGo!

[LA County Planning @LACDRP]

LA County Department of Regional Planning (DRP) wants to hear about your experience getting around the Florence-Firestone Community. Please take 5 minutes to provide your input before 12/15/20. Spanish: https://t.co/jGe2HacfrD or English: https://t.co/XkRFBRBmxW! #TODTuesday

[Center for Cities + Schools, UC Berkeley @CitiesSchoolsUC]

A wonderful video explainer by @ShellyMBoulder: Let’s talk about transmission of respiratory infectious diseases https://t.co/Tlijo6Gffx

[Y-PLAN @YPLANBerkeley]

The work continues! We're excited about the release of this app from @LACDRP and proud of the role our Y-PLAN student scholars have played in the East San Gabriel Valley Area Planning process.

Use the tool here: https://t.co/nfJt5DuG17
#youthvoice #youthpower

[East Oakland Collective @EOakCollective]

We are hiring! We are seeking a qualified planner to join our Neighborhood and Transportation Planning team. Send a cover letter and resume by December 1, 2020 to [email protected].

View full job description - https://t.co/kA1GwNcjGU