Urban Designer/Planner

About the role

Center City District, a business improvement district located in Center City Philadelphia, is seeking an Urban Designer/Planner to join our dynamic team. The Urban Designer/Planner supports the planning, design, and implementation of public realm projects throughout Center City, helping deliver thoughtful, high-quality planning and urban design solutions for CCD parks, streetscapes, and other public space initiatives that enhance the downtown experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other departments to develop site layouts and renderings that support programming and placemaking initiatives at CCD Parks and other public spaces within the district.
• Develop site analyses, feasibility, and mapping studies that range from the city block to the district-wide scale.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop design/planning solutions for site, streetscape, and public realm improvements.
• Develop and communicate design concepts through 2D and 3D drawings, diagrams, and renderings for internal use and presentations to stakeholders.
• Create schematic-level drawings that can be used as design guidelines for outside contractors and cost estimating.
• Conduct field evaluations and observations of CCD parks, programs, and public spaces.
• Assist in project management, permitting, and coordination with outside parties on CCD-led projects.
• Work with team members to periodically evaluate the quality, condition, and functionality of CCD streetscape assets and other public realm infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.