Allen Penniman

urban planner, designer, reformer, solution seeker, advocate for design excellence and spatial justice.

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

@drpalermosays congratulations brother ⚖️. You’re amazing for finding the strength to do this. Keep going 💪🏽

[American Planning Association @APA_Planning]

A few of the many great takeaways and lessons from #Detroit in the "Redressing Racist Policies to Implement Equity-Driven Revitalization" session with @detroitplanning's @justpennies @Just_J_Ruffin and @KatyTrudeau #NPC21

[Sarah Serpas @sarahserp]

Inspired by work from @CityofDetroit through their SNF. Wonderful presentation by @justpennies ending with a call to action. #NPC21

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

@BibatheDiva Oh my goodness biba. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I’m holding you in my heart

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

🚶🏽🤦🏽‍♂️🎯

[alina (closed - but back for the KNICKS) @dasgupz]

nyc got me looking like an entire weirdo in other cities, I'll be like "oh that's only a 15 min walk" and be on the side of a highway

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

@JasonSzegedi this is the best reflection on the planning profession I’ve read since the Campanella article you referenced. Bravo 👏🏽 and thank you 🙏🏽

[Urban Consulate @UrbanConsulate]

As #MPC19 kicks off at #Mackinac @GrandHotelMI, it’s a good time to think about how #WordsMatter when discussing #Detroit “#revitalization.” Check out the video from our #CandidConversation at Co.act last week, hosted by @orlandopbailey: https://t.co/9KyNuKbmqw

[Allandra Bulger @allandrabulger]

Full house tonight at Co.act Detroit for @UrbanConsulate. Great conversation on the language of revitalization and jargon in the nonprofit sector.

[Urban Consulate @UrbanConsulate]

Can we talk about the language of community "revitalization"? Is the jargon confusing? Are words dehumanizing? Can we be more intentional about our vocabulary? Join us May 22 at Co.act #Detroit w/ @orlandopbailey @yoditmj @justpennies to co-create a list: https://t.co/u0jA95JU6k

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

@StoriesFromDet just dropped their new podcast, 137 Layers. I had the privilege of being their Episode 2 guest. Check out our convo about spatial justice in urban planning from redlining to Nipsey Hussle:

https://t.co/YmqgwoaseB

[The Neighborhoods @StoriesFromDet]

Today we're launching our podcast suite, with conversations from Detroiters for Detroiters, talks about neighborhood planning efforts, and more. Here's how to listen: https://t.co/3KUKyqBdu7

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

@natestorring you summed it up beautifully 👏🏽

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

@MRSmithAP sancocho!

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

After 2 years of organizing, co-designing, and lobbying, the $410M… https://t.co/vuTAD4kJLz

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

🎉 we did it!! 🎉 https://t.co/bYNtk3LCqL

[Providence Planning & Economic Development @ProvPlanning]

Today, nearly 2 yrs after our community engagement process began, we gathered to kick off construction of the #610Connector. The nbrhd imp that will be implemented wouldn't be possible without community participation & the passion of planners here @ProvPlanning. Congrats to all!

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

#610connector groundbreaking set to commence. last year's grassroots organizing and co-design is coming to fruition! https://t.co/FuMWBKJoSG

[Jorge Elorza @Jorge_Elorza]

Through close collaboration with state and federal authorities, as well as the public, the 6/10 interchange project reconnects neighborhoods that were formerly cut off from one another, improves quality of life and adds to the fabric of our city. #PVD

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

@petesaunders3 don't forget though, NE was heavily involved in the american slave trade. RI alone sponsored something like 2/3 of voyages. all that city on a hill stuff didn't last long.

[Eugene Gu, MD @eugenegu]

Our President joked about "Pocahontas" in front of Navajo Code Talkers behind a portrait of Andrew Jackson. Where are all the people who said taking a knee was disrespectful to our military veterans? Are Native Americans not American enough?

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

the geography of thanksgiving...wow 🦃😢 https://t.co/ag23JWpBCY

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

tonight cocktails and convo with @JoelVanderW about creative culture and urbanism at @thedeanhotel. come thru! https://t.co/FYEwB08vZQ

[Neptune @neptune_pvd]

Next week, our friends thefoldpvd will fill our lobby. And you should join. | 📷 x thefoldpvd @… https://t.co/ik7wA5EqCS

[Allen Penniman @justpennies]

This is how we're addressing post-industrial contamination, gentrification, and the maker economy in Providence https://t.co/klsDpeCL6P