SLU Public Policy Studies

Friday, October 9th 5:30PM- Tegeler Hall

All are welcome to attend- free pizza for people who have paid annual SLUUPA dues of $10.

Please RSVP to the SLUUPA president for the event.

This will be a great opportunity to learn more about East-West Gateway, our metropolitan planning organization (MPO). They serve as the regional planning council for eight counties in Missouri and Illinois and their board of directors is made up of the regions’ chief elected officials. Find out how what goes on there affects your daily life and has a huge impact on the future on the region.

Where should the St. Louis region be in 25 years? You’ll have an opportunity to answer that question!

Maggie Hales (Interim Executive Director) of East West Gateway has offered to conduct a focus group to provide our own views on the future of St. Louis that can be incorporated into the long range plan they’re working on right now. Please take this opportunity to provide a fresh perspective and viewpoint of a younger generation and help make St. Louis a better place! For more information on the Renewing the Region initiative- click here.

East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) was formed in 1965 to address regional planning issues around transportation, housing and other community planning issues.  Later EWG was designated as the St. Louis region’s bi-state metropolitan planning organization (MPO) to assist local governments with deciding how to plan and spend federal transportation funds. Since its incorporation the agency has provided a forum for cooperative problem-solving and the coordinated development of regional policy.

As the MPO, EWG is required by federal law to develop a long range transportation plan every five years. The agency must look at economic development patterns, employment, regional fiscal health and a host of other issues to inform the plan. Federal transportation law requires a broader look, because the investments of transportation funds affects so many areas of our lives and can contribute to or hamper the quality of life in a metropolitan area.

The agency is engaging in discussions around the region over the next 8-9 months or so among citizens, business leaders, elected officials and others.  The end result will be a set of guideposts written into the next long range plan (to be published in 2011).  These guideposts will provide direction for investments of federal transportation funding that comes into the region every year.  These discussions can really make a difference and this is your chance to get involved.

• Do you have any students that may be interested in a paid internship working for the Illinois State Legislature?
  Interns receive a stipend of $2,026 per month with student health insurance included.
• Interns earn 8 graduate credits in political studies from the University of Illinois at Springfield.
• Interns work as legislative staff with either the partisan staffs of the Illinois General Assembly or the Legislative Research Unit.

Interning with the Illinois Legislature prepares interns for a variety of career paths. Interns work closely with seasoned professionals in the unique environment of the State legislature.

• Interns provide research and analytical support to committee leaders and members.
• Interns analyze agency budgets and take part in crafting the state budget.
• Interns handle press and newsletters for assigned legislators.
• Interns gain personal access and build relationships with legislators, lobbyist and other state contractors.

Interning with Legislative Research Bureau primarily prepares interns for research career paths, while working with seasoned legal and communication professionals.

• Interns gain legal research skills.
• Interns respond to research requests from state legislators.
• Interns help write official state documents and resources.
• Upon completion of the program, interns pursue a number of
•  professional avenues.
• Interns are offered full-time positions on a legislative staff.
• Interns pursue careers in public policy with a state agency or lobbying firm.
• Interns pursue law degrees.
• Interns continue their educational pursuits.

The Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program has a 47-year history and is considered one of the top ten internship programs in the United States.

• Applicants must complete their undergraduate degree by     September 1, 2010.
• Applicants with advanced degrees are preferred.
• Applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA are preferred for partisan internships and required by the Legislative Research Unit (LRU).
• Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2010.
• Internships start August 16, 2010 and end June 30, 2011.

We are currently moving to an online application process. Please let me know of any student interest and I will notify you when the application materials are available. For more information, please contact me at 217.206.6579 or visit the ILSIP website at http://ilsip.uis.edu.

If you want to keep up with planning issues around the world, you really should sign up for the Planetizen newsletter. It’s an absolute must! Stay in the loop and learn more about planning and urban issues.

Modeling the Economic Impacts of Zoning:  Case Study from Anchorage, Alaska

Speaker: Bob Lewis, AICP – Principal of Development Strategies

WEDNESDAY, October 14th  
 CH2M Hill Offices- 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd, Suite 2300, Richmond Heights (right across from the Galleria)
 
11:30 – 12:00 PM Social
12:00 – 12:15 PM Lunch
12:15 – 1:15 PM Program
 
$10 for students     $15 APA-SLMS MEMBERS     $18 NON-MEMBERS
 
The first draft of a new zoning code for Anchorage sent shudders through developers and property owners.  A new comprehensive plan required revisions to the 40-year old zoning provisions, and the planners went “state of the art.”  Developers and property owners saw catastrophic changes that would cost them added money to comply, often failing to see the benefits to themselves and to the community.  The two sides called a moratorium for an economic impact study.  Development Strategies helped Anchorage to develop a spreadsheet model of compliance costs for the old and new codes, identifying some unanticipated–but welcome–results.  Come see a demonstration of the model and hear about ways to measure the economics of zoning.
 
This session has been submitted to AICP for approval for 1.0 CM credits.
 
Boxed lunches will be provided by Nadoz Café
LUNCH CHOICES:
• Turkey Caliente Sandwich (House Smoked Turkey, Avocado, Tomato, Sprouts, Pepper Jack Cheese and Chipotle Aioli on Sourdough Bread)
• Black Forest Sandwich (Cured Ham, Aged Swiss, Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, and Honey Dijon Mustard on Multigrain Bread)
• Nadoz House Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Artichokes, Red Onions, Toasted Bread Crumbs, Asiago Cheese with Tarragon Vinaigrette)
• Le Vegetarien Sandwich (Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Tomato, Artichokes and Baby Spinach on Focaccia)

Each lunch includes chips, cookie, and drink.
 
Seating is limited to 40 people, so RSVP early to secure your spot. Please RSVP online no Later Than Monday October 12th at Noon

St. Louis County has embarked on a comprehensive effort to lead a sustainable transformation of the St. Louis Region.  As part of the County’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) that is being developed with funding received from the Federal Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) stimulus program, St. Louis County is developing:

• A greenhouse gas emissions inventory and forecast for government operations as well as community impact
• A Short-Term (3 year) EECS Plan to most meaningfully allocate $8.2M of EECBG funding towards sustainable initiatives that target energy efficiency, green jobs and economic development, reducing GHG emissions, and leveraging multiple funding opportunities;
• A Long-Term Sustainable Initiatives Framework Plan that will guide the creation and implementation of interdepartmental and community-wide sustainable projects, programs and policies into the foreseeable future.

Come learn about, comment on, and add to the proposed sustainable projects, programs, and policies that St. Louis County is considering for implementation.  Please bring a friend and join us at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center from 5:30 to 8:30pm on Thursday, October 1st. 

While the event is free and open to all, due to anticipated demand and space limitations, reservations are required by Wednesday, September 30th.  To RSVP please visit http://green.stlouisco.com/register.html.

Kansas

Quantitative Specialist/Discipline Open

 Quantitative Specialist/Discipline Open. The Center for Research Methods and Data Analysis (CRMDA) at The University of Kansas invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor, academic year, tenure-track faculty position expected to begin as early as August 18, 2010. KU seeks to hire an outstanding quantitative research methods and data analysis scholar. This appointment will be a joint appointment (.50/.50) with another academic unit in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Along with qualifications and experience, salary is commensurate with other leading research universities. PhD or ABD in a social science discipline with a specialization in quantitative methods is expected by start date of appointment. Required qualifications include the potential for high quality research and teaching in an area of quantitative methods that complements the needs of the university and the faculty in the academic unit. Preferred: experience in providing collaborative and consultation services with a broad range of colleagues. For a complete announcement and to apply on-line, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position 00003435. Attach (upload) the following documents to the on-line applicant data form: (1) letter of application describing educational and work experiences; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) teaching portfolio; (4) statement of research interests; (5) statement of consultation and collaboration interests/ activities (other document); and (6) a list of 3-5 references. In addition, applicants should arrange to have 3-5 reference letters as well as selective reprints/preprints sent separately to: Quantitative Specialist Search Coordinator, Center for Research Methods and Data Analysis, 1425 Jayhawk Blvd. 470 Watson Library, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-7556 or e-mail information to: quant@ku.edu. Review of applications begins November 1, 2009, and will continue until no longer needed. EO/AA Employer.

To Whom it May Concern:

Attached is a call for papers for the 2010 edition of the Georgetown Public Policy Review.  We would appreciate it if you could forward this request to your faculty, graduate student body and whomever else you believe may be interested.
 
The Georgetown Public Policy Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal that is part of the Georgetown Public Policy Institute.  Each issue explores a theme in public policy and management through well-researched articles, interviews, book reviews, and essays.  The Review is currently seeking submissions of academic articles for the 2010 edition based on this year’s theme, “Global Health:  Disease Control, Development, and Public Health Policy.”
Thank you for your help,
Rory O’Sullivan
Executive Print Editor
Georgetown Public Policy Review
gppireview@georgetown.edu

On Friday, September 25th from 2:30PM-4:30PM SLU’s American Studies Department is hosting a great event that we’re welcome to attend. A terrific local architectural historian, Michael R. Allen, will be leading a discussion and walking tour, focusing on developer Paul McKee’s controversial proposal to remake large portions of the city’s North Side. Afterward, those of us who want to discuss what we’ve seen can linger over ice cream together at our end point, Crown Candy Kitchen.

You must RSVP by Wednesday 9/23 to Adam Kloppe at akloppe@slu.edu. Please include your phone number, whether you plan to meet up at SLU or the start location, and whether you can help drive those in need of a ride.

Those who want a ride, meet at 2:00pm outside the ASTD office. Otherwise, meet at the 14th Street Community Space 1400 North Market Street.

Please see the post below for details on our event this week- sounds like it’s going to be great!!

Also, clear your calendar for the October 9th event next month at 5:30PM featuring East West Gateway. More details posted soon.

Friday- September 25th at 5:30 PM- Carlo Auditorium- Tegeler Hall

Free Pizza- MUST RSVP- click here

Not only will there be free pizza- we have gift certificates to give away to some lucky students!

Our first big event of the year will focus on the efforts of Grand Center, Inc. (GCI)- a not-for-profit agency (with some quasi-governmental powers) that is facilitating the revitalization of the Grand Center arts and entertainment district- right in SLU’s backyard. Ken Christian, Director of Real Estate Development, will talk about the organization, his role with GCI, past progress, and development expected to occur over the next 18 months.

After the official meeting (for those who can stay), we’ll walk over to Jazz at the Bistro to talk, snack, drink, and debate.

If you like what you see and want to stay involved in SLUUPA for the rest of the year, membership is only $10.

A big thanks to Jonathan Roper (our new treasurer) who did so much work to put this all together!!