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2025 EEPIC Program Applications Now Open
January 14, 2025
We are proud to announce that PlaceWorks is now accepting applications for the 2025 Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC) program through February 7, 2025.The EEPIC program, now in its fourth year, aims to promote diversity in the fields of environmental science, design, and urban planning by creating opportunities for students from historically under-represented groups. It’s a great opportunity for students to gain practical experience in their desired field and collaborate with other young professionals.
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Contra Costa County General Plan and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan Adopted
November 8, 2024
On November 5, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the County’s first comprehensive General Plan Update in a generation. Every aspect of the 2045 General Plan is built on four key themes: sustainability, community health, economic development, and environmental justice. PlaceWorks and County staff collaborated...
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Native American Day at Capitol Park
October 20, 2024
Last week, California State Parks and PlaceWorks staff attended Native American Day at the California State Capitol Park in Sacramento. Our team engaged with Native American and non-native participants about ongoing projects, including the Tribal Lands Acknowledgements, Interpretation and Exhibits project, the Arts in California Parks project, and the Historic... Read more »
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Emily Fan Michaelson Joins PlaceWorks
September 26, 2024
Join us in welcoming Emily Fan Michaelson to the PlaceWorks team as an Associate Principal of Outreach & Engagement Services! Emily brings nearly 15 years of experience in public participation and strategic communication for a wide range of environmental and planning projects throughout California. Her specialties include developing tailored public... Read more »
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Join Us at the 2024 APA CA Conference
September 20, 2024
The 2024 APA California Conference opens next weekend in Riverside! We're proud to be a sponsor and excited to see our friends and colleagues in the hallways, at our booth (B29), and at all the great sessions & events.
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UC Berkeley’s Anchor House Opening
August 15, 2024
Coming on the heels of the Supreme Court ruling that upheld PlaceWorks’ EIR for UC Berkeley’s Long Range Development Plan Project, we’re excited to see this sneak peek of Anchor House, which was analyzed in our EIR as Housing Project #1. The new 14-story residential building officially opens this weekend... Read more »
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