To Register Click Here!  The EcoDistricts Foundation Course will immerse attendees in the approach and tools to create EcoDistricts, a unique standard for urban and community development that puts equity, resilience, and climate protection at the heart of every decision. This course is for planners, architects, developers, community development professionals, and municipal leaders seeking to advance their skills, apply the EcoDistricts standard, and/or become an EcoDistricts Accredited Professional. What you’ll Learn Gain an in-depth overview of EcoDistricts Certified — the world’s first comprehensive framework to guide urban and community development — … Read More

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a Planning Director to play a key role in shaping our diverse, urban community and its future. The City is looking for a talented, innovative professional to lead a team of highly-skilled, committed planners and historic preservationists. Saint Paul is nationally known for its progressive planning and citizen engagement system. Candidates should have insights into maximizing the city’s assets for building broad-based community wealth, including diverse populations, a growing downtown, an emerging multi-modal transit system, strong government and non-profit partnerships, and natural features … Read More

The City of Inver Grove Heights seeks a dynamic Community Development Director for the overall management of department operations and staff engaged in the functions of planning, zoning, building inspections, economic development, redevelopment, housing and environmental services.   Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business, or closely related area and at least 7 years management experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) overseeing planning, zoning, environmental, building inspection and community development programs; including at least 2 years of directly responsible economic development experience (e.g. director … Read More

The City of Edina is excited to announce that it is actively looking to hire an Affordable Housing Development Manager position to join their Community Development Team! If you or someone you know is interested please have them apply on the City of Edina website at the link below. Affordable Housing Development Manager Position Description As part of the Community Development Division, the Affordable Housing Project Manager works as a member of the Edina Housing Foundation and, with limited supervision, will be responsible for performing specialized and complex assignments in … Read More

The Urban Land Institute concluded its Advisory Services Panel on the Rondo Community Land Bridge concept on Friday, March 23rd with a presentation at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. The panel’s findings and recommendations are available at the link below. Advisory Services Panel Findings Presentation.