Fresno State Geography and City & Regional Planning

What do you think about the case for removing dams in California? In the Valley? It's true that dams hurt the river systems they are placed on and the effects aren't as immediate. However, California needs to think about our relationship with water as we look forward 10+ years......Can we conserve water, sustain agriculture, preserve the rivers, and and live without dams?

What do you think?

Check out this podcast episode from American Planning Association....Erin Aleman is the first woman, and the first planner to lead the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Let us know what you think and please share this with someone you know who could be a future planner! College of Social Sciences at Fresno State... Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning See more

This is an excellent example of the beautiful things that can happen when partnerships happen. In partnership with a local community arts organization, Flockworks, children at Dana Gray Elementary are able to explore their creative side and play with history, geography and culture. Do you know of any schools or teaches in the Fresno area that are doing cool or innovative things like this? Let us know in the comments! ... Fresno Unified School District College of Social Sciences at Fresno State

**CANCELLED** Fresno State Fresno Housing Authority

This proposed project would bring over 150 housing units, a new CVS, multi-level parking garage, and a grocery store to a corner in downtown that is in need of some TLC.....but it would mean losing the famous, Fresno stamp mural that so many love. What do you think?

Our country has a history of denying black communities the chance to own a home via redlining. Many families in America today can credit their wealth to being a homeowner and being denied this option has contributed to a large wealth gap between Americans. Do you think that proposals like presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg's Greewood Initiative would close this wealth gap? What do you think could work for Fresno? The initiative has goals of creating one million new black homeowners, 100,000 new black businesses, and plans to invest $70 billion in the 100 "most disadvantaged" neighborhoods in the country.

Interested in a career in planning? Want to learn more about Urban Planning? Check out this webinar being hosted by the American Planning Association on March 4th! To be discussed: "New planners and students have many questions about the planning profession. Hear first-hand from a Planning Manager and a career management specialist on how to be strategic in your job search. Learn what employers are looking for and how to increase your chances of getting hired. You’ll have a...n opportunity for Q&A. Walk away with an action plan and the confidence to land your first job or internship. Learning Objectives 1. Identify emerging fields of planning and skillsets needed. 2. Explore the hiring process and how to stand out to hiring managers. 3. Discuss preparation and elements for a successful job search." If you have problems registering, you may have to become a member with the APA, if you're a student, membership is free!

What do you think about using AI to model wildfire risk in California? Let us know in the comments! City of Fresno - Office of the City Manager Fresno City College CityLab... Streetsblog California Streetsblog San Francisco See more

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When you think about California's affordable housing crisis do you consider the health effects that living in poor or unsafe conditions have on people? How many of you know someone that has struggled to find safe and affordable housing? Let us know in the comments. CalMatters... California Coalition for Rural Housing - CCRH City of Fresno - Office of the City Manager Faith in the Valley-Fresno Office of Community & Economic Development See more