What: The Magnificent Mile® Association’s Planning and Advocacy Division is seeking Master’s degree interns to work on various Urban Planning and Policy related projects during the Summer/Fall 2021 semesters.
Work will include:
- Assisting the Planning & Advocacy Division in updating and expanding the existing demographic, employment and economic overview of the Magnificent Mile District.
- Assistance with the drafting and creation of brochures and information for members and the public related to public art walks for tourists, signage regulations and ordinances involved with uses of the public right-of-way.
- Researching and assisting with various initiatives including building inventories, art and public space inventories, regulations pertaining to uses of the public way, and funding sources for specific initiatives including way-finding signage and creation of gateway markers.
- Coordination of long-range physical planning proposals within the District including open space, streetscape plans and transportation related plans.
- Creation of various charts and tables for reports and GIS maps.
- A background in research and urban planning is required, as is the ability to work with diverse groups of people. o Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS is required.
- Compensation: Unpaid but great opportunity to meet community leaders, planners, architectures, developers, property and business owners
- Provide a current resume and cover letter letting us know about yourself, what type of internship experience you are seeking and if this internship is for work experience or to fulfill a graduation requirement.
- Expected start date and hours per week: START: Summer/Fall 2020; HOURS PER WEEK: approx. 20 or sufficient to satisfy min. required for UIC internship program.
- This will be a majority remote-working position.
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