Urban Designer/Planner

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. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, this position assists with projects from concept through implementation, helping deliver thoughtful, high-quality planning and urban design solutions for CCD parks, streetscapes, and other public space initiatives that enhance the downtown experience.

• 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