Urban Planning Strategist

5 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States The Boulevard Collective Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Urban Planning Strategist

Location:
U.S.-based only (Mid-Atlantic preferred)

Type:
Contract / Project-based

Company:
The Boulevard Collective

About The Boulevard Collective

The Boulevard Collective is a national placemaking and brand development agency that helps cities, developers, and community organizations shape places people love. We combine brand strategy, cultural storytelling, public engagement, and public space management to help communities strengthen local identity, attract investment, and foster belonging.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced
Urban Planning Strategist
to join our growing network of collaborative partners on city and corridor-scale projects across the U.S. The ideal candidate has experience working in downtowns, mixed-use districts, or neighborhood revitalization initiatives, and understands how planning, economic development, and cultural storytelling intersect to shape vibrant places.

This is a contract-based position that will involve collaborating with our team on master plans, strategic action plans, and community visioning projects.

What You'll Do

  • Lead or support land-use, mobility, and economic corridor planning analysis for urban and regional projects
  • Translate technical data into implementable strategies and design recommendations
  • Develop frameworks for growth, investment, and equitable public-realm activation
  • Collaborate with BLVD's brand, design, and policy leads to connect planning data to narrative strategy
  • Participate in stakeholder sessions, engagement events, and public presentations
  • Advise on policy, zoning, and implementation frameworks that support long-term civic goals

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in urban planning, strategy, or community development
  • Proven experience with downtown, corridor, or neighborhood-scale planning initiatives through portfolio or written case studies
  • Knowledge of land use, economic development, and mobility systems
  • Strong written and visual communication skills; comfortable collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
  • Based in the U.S. (Mid-Atlantic region preferred)

Nice to Have

  • Experience with public-sector RFPs or federally funded community projects
  • Familiarity with state or federal economic development programs (DRI, EDA, CDBG, etc.)
  • Background in creative placemaking or civic storytelling

Compensation & Terms

  • Contract-based compensation varies by project scope and deliverables
  • Remote work with occasional travel for site visits or workshops (expenses covered)
  • Flexible project scheduling based on availability and capacity

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