Episode 11: Communities & Developers - Alan Dones (Part II)

In this is Part II of a three-part interview with Alan Dones, he breaks down what development is, how the intricacies of community engagement fit into large scale development, and what a healthy relationship between the two might look like.
Deepening Knowledge:
What Is a Planning Commission?
https://www.planetizen.com/definition/planning-commissions
Planning Commission 101
https://www.calcities.org/docs/default-source/planning-commissioners-academy---session-materials/planning-commission-101-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-planning.pdf?sfvrsn=bd0a7716_3
A Study of Area Planning Commissions in California
https://sgf.senate.ca.gov/sites/sgf.senate.ca.gov/files/AreaPlanningCommissions.pdf
Racism In Urban Planning
https://forwardpinellas.org/transportation-disadvantaged/racism-in-urban-planning/
Planning Directors Commit to Change on Racial Inequities
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2021/10/114955-planning-directors-commit-change-racial-inequities
Repository of City Racial Equity Policies and  Decisions
https://www.nlc.org/resource/repository-of-city-racial-equity-policies-and-decisions/
SF Planning Commission's Community Engagement Practice Recommendations
https://sfplanning.org/resource/engagement-recommendations
City of Berkeley Planning Commission
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/planning-commission
Integrating Community Outreach into the Development Process
https://www.novoco.com/periodicals/articles/integrating-community-outreach-development-process
City of East Palo Alto's Community Outreach Requirements Handout
https://www.cityofepa.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_amp_economic_development/page/2981/handouts-major_project.pdf
West Oakland BART Station Project by Alan
https://mandelastation.com/about/alan-dones/
Connect With Our Guest:
Alan Dones  - Strategic Urban Development Alliance (SUDA)
Website: https://sudallc.com/
Email:  alan@alandones.com
Phone:  (510) 482-7020