Urban planning

Lynn Allen Boose is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Professional and in acknowledgment of his outstanding career in Public Health Services and Administration

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Upon retiring from Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Boose served for twenty two years as the chief executive officer and president of Community Service, Inc., a 501c3 program offering comprehensive support services to individuals with lifelong developmental disabilities and persistent mental health issues.

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  • Upon retiring from Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Boose served for twenty two years as the chief executive officer and president of Community Service, Inc., a 501c3 program offering comprehensive support services to individuals with lifelong developmental disabilities and persistent mental health issues.
  • He was appointed by two different State Governors to serve during a period of seven years on the State of Oregon Medicaid Long Term Care Quality and Reimbursement Advisory Council to the Department of Human Services, including as its chair for 18 months.
  • Driven to remain aware of ongoing industry changes, he has been affiliated with the Oregon Health Care Association and the American College of Medical Group Administrators in which he achieved the status of Life Fellow.
  • Following his retirement in 2017, Dr. Boose commenced volunteer services as a member of the board of directors for New Narrative, Inc. and as a member and chair of the advisory board for NorthStar Clubhouse of Portland, a mental health support services day program accredited by Clubhouse International, Inc.

SCIB Unveils Sample IBS House Built with 3D Technology

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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KUCHING, MALAYSIA, Oct 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad's (SCIB), wholly-owned subsidiary, SCIB Industrialised Building System Sdn Bhd (SIBS), today unveiled a sample house built using a 3D printing system from COBOD International A/S, a Copenhagen, Denmark-based 3D construction specialist.

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  • KUCHING, MALAYSIA, Oct 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad's (SCIB), wholly-owned subsidiary, SCIB Industrialised Building System Sdn Bhd (SIBS), today unveiled a sample house built using a 3D printing system from COBOD International A/S, a Copenhagen, Denmark-based 3D construction specialist.
  • SIBS is principally involved in the supply and installation of IBS components as well as owns the 3D-printing machinery that produces IBS components.
  • The construction of the IBS sample house using 3D technology has given us invaluable knowledge and experience that will help to facilitate the development of training programmes that we hope to offer to workers in the construction industry who want to enhance their skills and knowledge."
  • The deployment of technology such as 3D printing comes at a time when businesses are being scrutinised for the impact of their operations on the environment and society.

MetroPlusHealth Names Erin M. Drinkwater New Chief of Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPlusHealth , New York City's high-quality, affordable health plan, announced the appointment of Erin M. Drinkwater as its first Chief of Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships, reporting to Talya Schwartz, MD, President and CEO.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPlusHealth , New York City's high-quality, affordable health plan, announced the appointment of Erin M. Drinkwater as its first Chief of Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships, reporting to Talya Schwartz, MD, President and CEO.
  • Ms. Drinkwater joins MetroPlusHealth with over 20 years in the government and nonprofit sector.
  • "We are excited to welcome Erin Drinkwater to the Executive Leadership Team at MetroPlusHealth.
  • "I am thrilled to join the dynamic team at MetroPlusHealth to advance the goal of providing low to no cost, high-quality health care," said Erin Drinkwater, Chief of Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships at MetroPlusHealth.

Dundas Landowners’ Association deeply concerned with Mississauga’s decision to stifle progress and intensification of the Dundas Corridor

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Even more disappointing is that the City is taking a position that these OPAs are unappealable, said Mr. Stephen Sparling, President, Dundas Landowners Association (DLA) .

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  • Even more disappointing is that the City is taking a position that these OPAs are unappealable, said Mr. Stephen Sparling, President, Dundas Landowners Association (DLA) .
  • This is despite several examples of properties across Ontario where food industry operations neighbour residential uses without issues.
  • Members of the DLA see this stretch of the Dundas corridor as more than just employment land.
  • The Citys inherent favouritism of a single business over the requests of many landowners of 57.5 acres of prime mixed use lands facing Dundas Street is frankly disappointing.

The San Francisco Planning Department approved EV Mobility as a certified car-share organization per Planning Section 166 within the City of San Francisco

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EV Mobility, LLC., the leading all-electric vehicle car-sharing platform, provides electric vehicles on demand as an amenity to luxury hotels, multi-family apartment buildings, and commercial buildings through its easy-to-use mobile app. EV Mobility announced today the company was approved as a certified car-share organization with the city of San Francisco.

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  • EV Mobility announced today the company was approved as a certified car-share organization with the city of San Francisco.
  • Per Planning Code Section 166(a)(2): A "certified car-share organization" that provides a membership-based car-share service to the public for shared use by individual and group members.
  • There are great benefits to be a certified car-share organization with the city of San Francisco.
  • "50% of the residences in San Francisco do not own cars, which makes it a perfect city for car-share.

John Solis Promoted to Vice President, Design-Build (EPC) at Total-Western

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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In his prior role as Vice President, Southern District, Mr. Solis oversaw all Total-Western operations throughout the southwestern United States.

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  • In his prior role as Vice President, Southern District, Mr. Solis oversaw all Total-Western operations throughout the southwestern United States.
  • Now, as Vice President of Design-Build (EPC), Mr. Solis will be responsible forthe Design-Build (EPC) construction business across the entire Total-Western organization.
  • "The opportunity to maximize Total-Western's industry position in design-build delivery, particularly in the context of so many emerging markets, is very exciting," said Mr. Solis.
  • Mr. Solis brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction and engineering industries.

Los Angeles Proposes an Outright Citywide Ban on Oil Drilling

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Los Angeles City Planning released a draft ordinance that would prohibit new oil and gas extraction, phase out existing extraction operations, andprotect the public from the range of risks and hazards associated with oil and gas extraction.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Los Angeles City Planning released a draft ordinance that would prohibit new oil and gas extraction, phase out existing extraction operations, andprotect the public from the range of risks and hazards associated with oil and gas extraction.
  • Rather than imposing setback requirements, this ordinance goes further, with the end result of phasing out all oil and gas extraction activities in Los Angeles.
  • "Oil drilling has long been a part of our past, but today, we're sending a clear message: dirty energy production has no future in Los Angeles," said Mayor Eric Garcetti.
  • In Los Angeles, there are 26 oil and gas fields and over 5,000 oil and gas wellssome active, others idle, and some abandoned.

Michael G. Johnson Appointed President & CEO of Harlem Educational Activities Fund

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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HARLEM, N.Y., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF), the nonprofit college access program that opens doors to college and meaningful careers for students from underserved communities across New York City, today announced that Michael G. Johnson has been appointed President & CEO, effective August 1, 2022. Mr. Johnson will be responsible for end-to-end leadership of the organization, from setting the vision to direct oversight of day-to-day education program execution, development, and operations.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Michael to Harlem Educational Activities Fund," said Karla Maloof , Chair, HEAF Board of Directors.
  • "I am excited to join Harlem Educational Activities Fund," said Michael G. Johnson, newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, HEAF.
  • Mr. Johnson will succeed interim President & CEO Fern Khan, an 18-year trustee of HEAF and Dean Emerita, Division of Continuing Education, Bank Street College of Education.
  • Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a high-impact supplemental education and youth leadership nonprofit that helps motivated New York City public school students from underserved communities become high-achieving college graduates.

Mesirow's Ben Blakney Named to Savoy 2022 List of Most Influential Black Executives

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced Ben Blakney , President of Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments ("IRED"), was named one of Savoy Magazine's 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.

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  • CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced Ben Blakney , President of Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments ("IRED"), was named one of Savoy Magazine's 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.
  • Savoy, one of the leading African American business and lifestyle magazines, published its definitive list of African American executives, influencers and achievers impacting corporate America in its summer issue.
  • Ben has more than 30 years of investment industry experience as a senior executive in both the public and private sectors.
  • "I am honored to be recognized by Savoy and humbled for being included in the publication's prestigious list of Black Executives," said Blakney.

Sunstone Management Welcomes Director of Economic Development Eric Romero

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Building on its position as a leader in supporting local economic development through innovative public-private partnerships, Sunstone Management today announced that Eric Romero, a long-time community member with a proven track record helping small and underrepresented businesses gain access to capital and technical assistance, has been named Director of Economic Development.

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  • Building on its position as a leader in supporting local economic development through innovative public-private partnerships, Sunstone Management today announced that Eric Romero, a long-time community member with a proven track record helping small and underrepresented businesses gain access to capital and technical assistance, has been named Director of Economic Development.
  • Sunstone Managements unique approach to collaborative economic development is leading the way for a new approach to venture capital investment, said Romero.
  • He also recently received Accredited California Economic Developer status from the California Association for Local Economic Development, Californias premier economic development association.
  • Sunstone Management, with the Sunstone Venture Capital Fund, is a diversified private capital management and investment firm offering comprehensive wealth management solutions to high-net-worth clients worldwide.