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Denver has hired its first chief urban designer

2022-08-17T13:05:00-04:00

The City of Denver has hired its first chief urban designer. Following a nearly year-long search, Eugenia Di Girolamo was selected as the city’s first employee to focus exclusively on urban design.

Di Girolamo most recently worked as the deputy director for urban design at the New York City Department of City Planning and will now be tasked with establishing a long-term plan for how Denver will develop, with a focus on community engagement.

As reported by Westword, Laura Aldrete, executive director of Denver Community Planning and Development, wrote to city staffers in an email stating: “Eugenia will work collaboratively with policymakers, Denver residents, and the development industry to create public spaces and neighborhoods that, by design, promote inclusivity, resiliency to climate change, and improve public health and well-being. In this position, she will champion design excellence citywide, from how it feels to walk down the street in Denver’s neighborhoods to large-scale t...

8 highlighted job opportunities for urban designers and planners

2021-12-16T16:57:00-05:00

Firms are preparing for the new year and many are looking for candidates to join their team in 2022. For this week's curated job post we highlight urban design and planning positions currently listed on the Archinect Job Board.

If you're preparing for an upcoming job interview or refreshing your resume and CV be sure to check out the Archinect Tips section for helpful news articles and resources to get you ready for the professional practice.

Zuccotti Park. Image courtesy of Cooper Robertson

Cooper Robertson seeks a Senior Urban Designer
Location: New York, NY

Details: "Cooper Robertson integrates architecture and urban design across all scales, from individual buildings to campuses and city districts. Founded in 1979, we are a dynamic and diverse mid-sized office that operates as a collective of architects working closely together to wed practicality and professional rigor with art and design. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented senior urban designer with proven leadershi...

"John Loved This" : John Chase's West Hollywood

2011-05-19T19:42:55-04:00

The late John Chase was the City of West Hollywood's urban designer for 14 years. During that time, he made his mark on every corner of West Hollywood, helping transform Santa Monica Boulevard into a pedestrian-friendly strip, shepherding high-quality development, commissioning well-designed signage, and carving out much-needed pocket parks.

On May 21, John's birthday, a group of his friends, family, co-workers, and collaborators will lead a walking tour across the city to experience John's legacy. Architects and city leaders will meet the group at the various projects to talk about working with John and offer advice on how designers and developers can collaborate on successful urban spaces."