Are you passionate about shaping resilient, vibrant communities? Do you believe in the power of innovative, context-driven design? Plusurbia Design is looking for a creative Urban Designer to join our dynamic team.
Position: Urban Designer
Location: Miami, FL
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
Develop innovative urban design solutions for diverse projects, including master plans, community development, and public space design.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate planning, architecture, and landscape architecture into cohesive urban designs.
Conduct site analyses, conceptual design, and detailed design work, ensuring alignment with project goals and Plusurbia's philosophy.
Engage with communities and stakeholders to gather insights and incorporate feedback into design processes.
Prepare and present design proposals, reports, and visualizations to clients and public agencies.
Stay updated on urban design trends, zoning regulations, and sustainable practices to bring fresh ideas to projects.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or related field.
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with urban design projects, including master plans, public spaces, and community developments.
Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, SketchUp, and GIS.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly.
A passion for sustainable, resilient, and community-oriented design.
Self-motivated with good time management skills.
Why Plusurbia Design?
Plusurbia Design is an award-winning urban planning and design firm dedicated to creating inclusive, sustainable, and context-sensitive urban spaces. We work closely with communities, stakeholders, and local governments to deliver projects that enhance the quality of life and reflect the unique DNA of each place we touch. Our approach is rooted in the principles of placemaking, community engagement, and sustainable development.
Be part of a growing, forward-thinking firm that values creativity, sustainability, and community impact.
Work on transformative projects that make a real difference in urban environments, from Regional Comprehensive plans to neighborhood and district revitalization and design.
Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a supportive, innovative work environment.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary – commensurate with experience and competitive in the marketplace.
401K ‘Elective Safe Harbor’ – Up to 3% of salary.
End-of-year performance-based bonus.
Benefits include personal days off, holidays, individual medical, dental, and vision insurance, and short—and long-term disability insurance.
How to Apply:
We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to contribute to meaningful urban design projects and grow with a leading firm!
Send your resume, portfolio, and cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re a great fit for Plusurbia Design to careers@plusurbia.com.
Applications that don't meet the requirements will be dismissed.
Format the email with the subject line ‘Urban Designer Position.’
Portfolio, Resume, & Cover Letter must be in PDF format attached to the email.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until September 25th, 2024.
Plusurbia Design is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us in shaping the cities of tomorrow—today!
WPTV: Article
October 27, 2021
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Nora is the name of a comprehensive master plan for a neighborhood in West Palm Beach located south of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd and North of Quadrille Blvd.
“Nora is accretive to the smart growth of Downtown West Palm Beach,” says Ned Grace. “As a team deeply rooted in the Palm Beach area, we are witnessing a readiness and desire for a new kind of neighborhood in West Palm Beach’s urban core. The tailwind from the migration of industry leaders from around the country is adding fuel to this new demand, and Nora is the missing piece of West Palm Beach’s Downtown.”
“We believe this previously overlooked area of Downtown will become a treasured gem in West Palm Beach. Our responsibility is to work thoughtfully and systematically to ensure the mix of commercial and residential offerings achieves Nora’s potential,” says Joe Furst.
The Plusurbia team participated in this year's Florida APA Conference in Miami as exhibitors, presenters, and award recipients!
Two recently completed projects were honored with awards:
2021 Award of Merit
Neighborhood Planning Category
Wynwood Norte Community Vision Plan
Recipients:
City of Miami
Wynwood Community Enhancement Association
PlusUrbia Design
2021 Award of Merit
Grassroots Initiative Category
Shenandoah Historic Properties Inventory
Recipients:
Dade Heritage Trust
PlusUrbia Design
Please see additional photos from the conference below:
Plusurbia's Andrew Georgiadis shares our experience with reforming cities through zoning reform in the prestigious urban design publication and podcast platform Somos Cidade. Read more about how we use planning instruments to achieve human-scale cities (in Portuguese) below:
Já comum na realidade dos Estados Unidos, o Planned Unit Development (PUD) é visto como uma possibilidade para promover e acelerar mudanças pontuais na malha urbana de municípios do Brasil, criando espaços mais qualificados e diversificados. O instrumento é utilizado naquele país por incorporadores e desenvolvedores imobiliários para propor a modificação do zoneamento existente de lotes ou de grandes terrenos em determinados lugares.
A partir desse modelo, é possível solicitar aos governos locais alterações na legislação de uma área para o uso misto do solo, implementação de empreendimentos – como bairros planejados –, melhorias na infraestrutura de uma região e ainda para aperfeiçoar ou introduzir ambientes públicos. “O PUD é empregado para aprovar um tipo de projeto que não cabe bem no zoneamento das prefeituras”, afirmou o arquiteto Andrew Georgiadis, em entrevista ao Somos Cidade. Andrew é diretor de Projetos do escritório PlusUrbia Design, com sede em Miami (EUA), e também professor da faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Miami e presidente da Georgiadis Urban Design.
To keep reading, click here.
Juan Mullerat will participate in the 12th Greencities & S-Moving 2021 Forum in Málaga, Spain, on September 29th. Juan's presentation will contribute to the Urban Intelligence Room presentation, under "Success stories in research, innovation and local entrepreneurship" section of the conference.
Per the conference website, Greencities & S-Moving 2021 is the place that brings together the leading prescribers in the field of urban management and mobility of the future.
For more information, visit greencitiesmalaga.com.
Follow updates on Twitter: twitter.com/https://twitter.com/forogreencities
For the complete program, visit: https://greencities.fycma.com/programa/?lang=en
Plusurbia's Andrew Georgiadi's will participate in the webinar:How does urban zoning work in the US and what are the differences with BrazilDATE: Wednesday, July 7, 2021TIME: 7:30 pmHOSTFelipe CavalcanteCEO / Presidente de HonraMatx Academy / ADIT BrasilRegister here!Urban zoning is responsible for dividing a city into territorial zones and defining, individually, the regulations for the use and occupation of its land.In the most recent urban discussions, the construction of the zoning has a direct impact on public management and on the construction of communities. In addition to being aligned with the individual objectives of citizens, this control deals with an order that involves the pretensions of the public administration and directly affects the growth of urban centers.Under the command of Felipe Cavalcante (Matx Academy, ADIT Brasil and the Beyond the Curve podcast), the chat will review the concept applied to Brazilian logic, comparing it with the breadth of the problems and solutions of contemporary North American urbanization.
BY JOEY FLECHAS
MARCH 26, 2021 02:47 PM, UPDATED MARCH 26, 2021 03:57 PM
A 1936 shotgun house on Charles Avenue in west Coconut Grove was one of the 50 wood-frame homes in the historically black neighborhood that had been proposed by the city of Miami for designation as a protected landmark. ANDRES VIGLUCCI MIAMI HERALD
Miami commissioners on Thursday approved creation of a new taxing agency in West Coconut Grove, a historically Black neighborhood where proponents aim to spend future tax revenue on affordable housing and economic revitalization.
The commission unanimously approved creation of the West Grove Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), a new semi-autonomous arm of the city government meant to fund anti-poverty initiatives using a portion of taxes from the area. Proponents argue that when managed correctly, CRAs can provide seed money that spurs private investment.
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BY ANDRES VIGLUCCI
MARCH 25, 2021 07:31 PM, UPDATED MARCH 26, 2021 09:32 AM
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Residents and property owners in Wynwood's working-class residential enclave have re-branded, organized and developed a plan to cope with gentrification. BY WYNWOOD NORTE
A grassroots plan aiming to save the struggling working-class neighborhood of Wynwood Norte from looming gentrification by spurring limited redevelopment won final and unanimous approval on Thursday from enthusiastic Miami commissioners, who have called it a model for other city neighborhoods besieged by real estate speculation.
The 5-0 vote came five months after commissioners initially approved the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District, a special zoning plan seeking to corral development pressure to benefit the historic community, once a predominantly Puerto Rican residential enclave that’s been steadily losing residents and businesses for decades.
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WLRN 91.3 FM | By Daniel RiveroPublished February 24, 2021 at 1:40 PM ESTAs developers started to acquire chunks of land in the neighborhood, it seemed that a familiar pattern was about to play out. A Miami commission vote on Thursday is set to determine the future of the neighborhood.A decade of fast-forwarded development in Wynwood has converted what used to be the partially-residential neighborhood into a bustling mix of bars, restaurants and the occasional art studio.That’s the Wynwood south of NW 29th Street.Continue reading here.
Miami commissioners are scheduled to vote this week on upzoning an area called Wynwood Norte.It is the second and final commission vote, after it unanimously passed a first reading in October. The second reading vote is scheduled for February 25.The Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District is being created at the request of residents of the area who want to better control gentrification, according to an October article in the Herald.The plan for Wynwood Norte includes:Increasing zoning density with up to 9,000 more residential units than currently allowed (the current population of the area is around 4,000)Requiring a 10 percent set aside for affordable housing in exchange for the increased densityDevelopers would also fund shade trees, sidewalks, lighting, in addition to affordable housingForbidding demolition unless a new construction permit has been issuedRules to discourage lot assemblages, and encourage smaller scale developmentThe area encompasses 140 acres, or around 29 city blocks.Plusurbia Design created the plan. Please click here to read the full article.
