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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted this📢 We're Hiring: Knowledge Manager Specialist 📢 RMF Engineering, Inc. is growing, and we're looking for a Knowledge Manager Specialist to help us transform how information, data, and visual assets are managed across our firm. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of data management, process improvement, knowledge sharing, and visual content organization. We're looking for someone who: ✅ Loves bringing order to information and systems ✅ Has a passion for process improvement and knowledge sharing ✅ Understands CRM and content management best practices ✅ Enjoys collaborating with technical, business development, and marketing teams ✅ Can help build and maintain a valuable repository of both data and visual assets If you're excited about helping teams find, share, and leverage information more effectively, we'd love to hear from you. 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ecqd7J7p #Hiring #KnowledgeManagement #RMFEngineering
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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisFor millions of women and girls, the decision to avoid walking home after dark, taking a shortcut through a park, waiting alone at a bus stop, or using public spaces is of course no preference at all but an essential choice for their own safety. This "hidden curfew" quietly shapes daily life. UN-Habitat argues that safety is both a policy and an urban planning issue. Streets that are active throughout the day, mixed-use neighbourhoods, accessible public transport, well-designed public spaces, and inclusive planning all help reduce crime as well as the fear of crime. That's why UN-Habitat's Her City initiative puts women and girls at the centre of planning and design: from conducting safety walks and public space audits to co-creating neighbourhood improvements that influence city policy. Examples: 🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda In the Kamwanyi settlement, women and girls co-designed solutions: using the Her City methodology, they helped transform a local site into a multifunctional community space featuring green rooftops, marketplaces, urban agriculture and gathering spaces that improve both safety and livelihoods. The project engaged 100 local stakeholders and created a space used by around 5,000 people every day. 🇧🇷 Pernambuco & Alagoas, Brazil Who knows a city's problems better than the people who experience them every day? In the Brazilian states of Pernambuco and Alagoas, UN-Habitat's Her City approach handed the clipboard to women instead of planners. Using an adapted Women's Safety Audit methodology, women in communities such as Cabo de Santo Agostinho documented the everyday barriers, inequalities and violence they experienced in public spaces. Their lived experiences became evidence that informed local decision-makers and helped shape urban planning that prioritizes women's safety and inclusion. -- ❓ Does your country want to host a major global event? UN-Habitat is looking for countries to host two important international days in 2027: - World Habitat Day (focused on housing and cities) - World Cities Day (focused on urban development) Why host? It's a chance to: - Show how your country is building better, greener cities - Share what you're doing well that other nations could learn from - Bring together world leaders and experts to solve city problems together 📅 Deadline to apply: 30 September 2026 To apply, search "World Habitat Day 2027" / "World Cities Day 2027" or visit our website (see link in bio) https://lnkd.in/eNbBJ8XU
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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisWe've spent decades designing cities around cars, then we wonder why traffic keeps getting worse. The problem isn't that our cities have too many people. It's that we've spread people, homes, jobs and services so far apart that driving becomes the only practical option. Urban sprawl doesn't just increase congestion, it makes everyday life more expensive and disjointed. Longer commutes, higher infrastructure costs, greater emissions, more land consumption, and neighbourhoods where schools, parks, shops and public transport are out of walking distance all come at a price. Much housing is still being built far from public transport and essential amenities, in places that actively discourage walking. Walkable neighbourhoods offer a different model. Imagine being able to reach a grocery store, school, park, café or bus stop within a short walk or bike ride. This idea - often called proximity planning or the 15-minute city - isn't about restricting movement, nor is it new in anyway (it's how we've always built city until the mid 20th century!). Rather, it's about expanding choice: by clustering housing, jobs, services and public spaces together, cities can reduce car dependency while improving access, public health, social interaction and local economic activity. Street trees, safer crossings, bike lanes and inviting public spaces make walking the easiest option, not the hardest. Around the world, cities are already showing what's possible: San José, Costa Rica is using New Urban Agenda–aligned policies to curb urban sprawl by prioritising infill development, better land management and housing in central districts instead of continued outward expansion. Lima, Peru transformed four neglected public spaces through UN-Habitat's Her City initiative. More than 140 women helped regenerate neighbourhoods by improving accessibility, creating greener public spaces and making everyday walking easier for around 30,000 residents. What's your city doing to improve your quality of life? -- ❓ Does your country want to host a major global event? UN-Habitat is looking for countries to host two important international days in 2027: - World Habitat Day (focused on housing and cities) - World Cities Day (focused on urban development) Why host? It's a chance to: - Show how your country is building better, greener cities - Share what you're doing well that other nations could learn from - Bring together world leaders and experts to solve city problems together 📅 Deadline to apply: 30 September 2026 To submit your Expression of Interest, visit our link in bio, search "World Habitat Day 2027" or "World Cities Day 2027".
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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisWhat makes a city truly inclusive? It's all about who can access opportunities, participate in decisions, and feel like they belong. Today, cities are home to over half of the world's population, yet too many people continue to face barriers based on income, gender, age, disability, migration status or where they live. Inclusive cities are designed through intentional planning, investment and governance. The interventions required also reinforce one another: - A well-designed public space is only inclusive if people can reach it safely. - Affordable housing only improves lives when it connects residents to jobs, schools and services. - And the best urban plans are those created with communities, not just for them. This people-centred approach is increasingly recognized as essential to sustainable urban development. Building inclusive cities is a pathway to stronger local economies, greater resilience and healthier communities. Which of these actions do you think cities should prioritize first? -- ❓ Does your country want to host a major global event? UN-Habitat is looking for countries to host two important international days in 2027: - World Habitat Day (focused on housing and cities) - World Cities Day (focused on urban development) Why host? It's a chance to: - Show how your country is building better, greener cities - Share what you're doing well that other nations could learn from - Bring together world leaders and experts to solve city problems together 📅 Deadline to apply: 30 September 2026 To apply, search "World Habitat Day 2027" / "World Cities Day 2027" or visit: https://lnkd.in/eNbBJ8XU
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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisBuildings That Breathe Green Post credit : Green Buildings for Tomorrow. Make sure to follow them for more brilliant insights on the green buildings, sustainable architecture, and the future of resilient urban design! Visual credit: Green Buildings for Tomorrow. Head over to their page to support their incredible storytelling through visual. Original Post: _____________ What if buildings could clean the air, absorb carbon, and cool cities naturally? Dutch engineers are developing innovative “living bricks” that allow moss to grow directly on building surfaces, transforming concrete walls into living ecosystems. These bio-receptive bricks are designed with special porous materials that retain moisture and support natural moss growth without damaging structures. Once established, the moss helps buildings function more like living environmental systems than static infrastructure. The impact could be significant. 🌿 Moss absorbs CO₂ and airborne pollutants ❄️ Living walls naturally cool buildings and reduce urban heat 💧 The surfaces help manage rainwater and moisture 🐝 Green facades support biodiversity in dense cities ⚡ Reduced heat absorption can lower energy demand for cooling Traditional concrete absorbs and traps heat, making cities hotter during extreme temperatures. But moss-covered surfaces stay dramatically cooler through natural insulation and evaporation. This innovation represents a powerful shift in urban design. Instead of treating buildings as environmental burdens, cities are beginning to redesign infrastructure as climate solutions. As urban populations continue to grow, sustainable architecture will need to do more than reduce harm. It will need to actively restore ecosystems, improve air quality, and help communities adapt to climate change. The future of construction may not just be smart. It may be alive. __________ ♻️ Found this post useful? Feel free to Like, Comment and Share it with your network to help drive the conversation on sustainability! 👉 Follow Sustainability Infographics 📊 to learn and stay ahead with the industry's best visuals. 📣 Let’s build this community together! Don't hesitate to tag or mention us under any infographics or posts you find relevant, or even send them to us directly. We love discovering new insights through your eyes and sharing the most impactful content with the community. #GreenArchitecture #SustainableCities #ClimateInnovation #UrbanCooling #CarbonCapture #CircularEconomy #NetZero #Sustainability #EcoInnovation
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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisWater Is the Foundation of Resilient Cities Post credit : Green Buildings for Tomorrow. Make sure to follow them for more brilliant insights on the green buildings, sustainable architecture, and the future of resilient urban design! Visual credit: BIOTONOMY. Head over to their page to support their incredible storytelling through visual. Original Post: _____________ Modern cities were engineered to move water away as fast as possible. Concrete roads, sealed pavements, and underground drains turned rain into “waste” instead of a resource. The result? Flooded streets during storms. Water shortages during dry seasons. Falling groundwater levels. Urban heat islands. And ecosystems pushed further out of balance. This is the hidden cost of “grey city” design. But a new generation of urban planning is proving that cities can function differently. Green roofs, permeable pavements, rain gardens, wetlands, urban forests, and water-sensitive architecture allow rainwater to infiltrate the soil naturally instead of being lost through drainage systems. These systems recharge groundwater, reduce flooding, cool urban temperatures, and improve biodiversity at the same time. In other words, water becomes infrastructure. Cities that understand water do not fight nature — they collaborate with it. This shift is not only environmental. It is economic. Every dollar invested in nature-based urban infrastructure can reduce future costs linked to flood damage, water scarcity, public health risks, and energy-intensive cooling systems. Resilient water design also increases long-term land value, livability, and climate adaptability. The future of architecture is no longer just about taller buildings or smarter materials. It is about designing cities that absorb, store, recycle, and respect water. Because the most sustainable cities of the future will not be the ones that dominate nature — they will be the ones that reconnect with it. __________ ♻️ Found this post useful? Feel free to Like, Comment and Share it with your network to help drive the conversation on sustainability! 👉 Follow Sustainability Infographics 📊 to learn and stay ahead with the industry's best visuals. 📣 Let’s build this community together! Don't hesitate to tag or mention us under any infographics or posts you find relevant, or even send them to us directly. We love discovering new insights through your eyes and sharing the most impactful content with the community. #Sustainability #GreenCities #UrbanPlanning #ClimateResilience #WaterManagement #NatureBasedSolutions #CircularEconomy #Architecture #ESG #ClimateAction
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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisOn rooftops in Thailand, clay pots are sometimes embedded upside down within the structure, creating small air pockets that act as natural insulation. Instead of relying on modern cooling systems, this design uses simple materials to manage heat. The trapped air slows down the transfer of heat from the roof into the living space below, keeping indoor areas noticeably cooler during hot days. It reduces the need for fans or air conditioning, especially in regions with intense sunlight. Over time, this technique becomes part of a practical, low-energy approach to building. It shows how traditional methods can work with natural principles using air, clay, and structure to create comfort without added complexity.
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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisThe list keeps growing. People continue to flee their homes. Indifference only makes it worse. Stand with those who’ve lost everything.
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Negar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisNegar Tabibian, AICP reposted thisFor centuries, we’ve known how to cool buildings without machines. We just forgot. Many people think jail screens are decorative, but they’re so much more. By breaking up sunlight and guiding airflow, they cool spaces passively, quietly, and endlessly. No compressors. No refrigerants. No energy bills. Just geometry doing the work of electricity. Perhaps the real innovation isn’t inventing air conditioning… …it’s remembering how to avoid needing it. The origins of jali screens: Originally carved from stone, wood, marble, or sandstone, these screens served multiple practical and aesthetic functions: filtering harsh sunlight to reduce heat ingress, allowing ventilation and cross-breezes for passive cooling, and providing privacy by obscuring views from the outside while maintaining visibility from within. The Mughal era (16th–18th centuries) saw the peak of this art form, with red sandstone and pietra dura inlay techniques used to create intricate geometric and floral designs at sites like the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri. 👉 Join us at the World Urban Forum to discuss the solutions to the biggest urban challenges: https://lnkd.in/eBAH9Hc6
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This is fascinating! Congratulations!
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As much as I agree with you, I wanna add that only blaming designers for —let's be honest— the ignorance in designs is not fair
As designers, we are rarely taught about incorporating accessibility baselines into our work... If we know, we'd implement them! But designers (like any other human being) don't know what they don't know... Many of these features are actually relatively easy to take care of... And we're expected to use our personal time to self-educate about various design issues, including accessibility features...which we may or may not come across within our lifetime...
I genuinely believe that we need to systemically increase awareness and mandate the implementation of accessibility features in our designs by policymakers. That would push universities to provide courses on ADA, etc., which they currently don't. There are no ADA courses offered that I'm aware of in any of the design fields (graphic design, interior design, architecture, planning and urban design, fashion, industrial design, UI/UX, web design, motion graphics, etc). And all these disciplines desperately need changes and updates... (Heck, this is one of the many reasons that I'm back in school to tie the world of design with the world of disabilities)
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Negar Tabibian, AICP liked thisNegar Tabibian, AICP liked thisWhat a great evening connecting with the Society of College and University Planners (SCUP) community at this week’s Community Meetup! RMF Engineering, Inc. was proud to sponsor the event and help bring together so many talented professionals who are shaping the future of higher education. We enjoyed the conversations, connections, and opportunity to catch up with colleagues and make new ones. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening such a success. We’re already looking forward to continuing the conversation and seeing many of you at the SCUP Conference in Nashville! 🎉 Until then, keep connecting, collaborating, and creating spaces that move higher education forward. #SCUP #SCUP2026 #HigherEducation #CampusPlanning #HigherEd #AEC #ArchitectureEngineeringConstruction #RMF #CommunityConnections #Nashville
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Negar Tabibian, AICP liked thisNegar Tabibian, AICP liked thisIt is always exciting to welcome our new social work students to campus! We kicked off the new academic year with graduate orientation today, and we look forward to welcoming our undergraduate students tomorrow. We are especially excited to welcome one of our largest cohorts of MSW students! A special thank you to Kimberly Cromer, Roslynn Scott-Adams and Terri Miller, who connected with and supported our incoming students throughout the recruitment and enrollment process. We are delighted to welcome these future social workers to the National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America as they begin their MSW journey and prepare to become professional social workers committed to serving individuals, families, and communities in need. Welcome to NCSSS! We are so glad you are here!
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Negar Tabibian, AICP liked thisNegar Tabibian, AICP liked thisWhile some sculptures ask to be admired. This sculpture by Bruno Catalano asks to be understood. When I came across this Artwork of a travelling man, carrying a suitcase, I was struck by the missing sections of his body. And for me, it hit me that they are a powerful metaphor for #Change. We move through life carrying pieces of who we once were — old identities, experiences, relationships, expectations. And when change comes, it can feel like something is missing. But perhaps the #empty #space isn’t a flaw. Perhaps it is the space that allows us to become someone new. Change doesn’t always mean adding more. Sometimes it means "letting go" of what no longer belongs, and learning to keep moving forward despite the gaps. The suitcase in Catalano’s work feels especially poignant. We all carry our past with us. But we don’t have to let it define our future. So the question isn’t what we’ve lost through change. It’s what we choose to become because of it. What are your thoughts on change, or what this sculpture evokes in you? #VC: Bruno Catalano's "The Travelers" please note - this Video appears to be a digital version of the original sculpture #Change #Leadership #GrowthMindset #Transformation #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #BrunoCatalano
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Negar Tabibian, AICP liked thisNegar Tabibian, AICP liked thisHow to handle feedback at work without crying They’re not criticizing who you are, they’re most likely highlighting something you do (that might be a blind spot to you). It’s sooo easy to get defensive, but constructive criticism, from the right person, at the right time and place, can make you into a better person. You got this! 👏 + Follow Erin McGoff for more ✨
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Negar Tabibian, AICP liked thisNegar Tabibian, AICP liked this#What Happens When a City Makes Space for #Nature Again? 🌿🏙️ For decades, #urban development followed a familiar pattern—#more roads, #more pavement, and #more concrete. Today, many cities are realizing that #resilience isn't built by covering every open space. It's built by restoring the natural systems that once existed there. #Barcelona is one of the cities leading this transformation. Through initiatives such as #Superblocks, #green corridors, and #urban renaturalization, #streets that once prioritized vehicles are being redesigned to #prioritize people, #biodiversity, and climate resilience. The benefits extend far beyond aesthetics. 🌳 #More trees provide shade and help reduce urban temperatures. 💧 #Permeable landscapes allow rainwater to infiltrate the ground, reducing runoff and flood risk. 🦋 #Native vegetation creates habitats for pollinators and urban wildlife. 💨 #Expanded green spaces contribute to cleaner air and healthier neighborhoods. 🌍 #Nature-based solutions strengthen cities against the growing impacts of climate change. As #extreme weather becomes more frequent, #cities around the world are rethinking the role of #public spaces. The goal is no longer simply to #build more #infrastructure. It's to build living infrastructure that works with #natural processes rather than against them. Barcelona's experience reminds us that #resilience isn't always created by adding something new. Sometimes, it begins by removing what no longer serves us and allowing nature to return. The cities of the future won't be defined by how much concrete they pour—but by how successfully they integrate nature into everyday urban life. Follow Nature Mentors for more update #NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanPlanning #GreenInfrastructure #ClimateResilience #SustainableCities #UrbanGreening #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #FutureCities #LivableCities Visual Credit: @letsgofaraway_ Credit: Green Buildings for Tomorrow
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Negar Tabibian, AICP liked thisCome join us next week in Columbia SC, all welcome!Negar Tabibian, AICP liked thisA prescription can't solve transportation challenges. A discharge plan can't fix housing instability. Understanding these realities... can change outcomes! Join us Tuesday, August 25 as we discuss Social Drivers of Health and their growing impact on healthcare with Laura L. 💬 Meaningful conversation 🤝 Valuable connections 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esxFtCjS #WomenInHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #SocialDriversOfHealth #ColumbiaSC
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Negar Tabibian, AICP liked thisNegar Tabibian, AICP liked thisThe Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) annual conference in Minneapolis was a hoot! Not only did I get to see old friends and meet new ones, but I got to scan my face and get the photos from the conference with me in them emailed to me. Here I am listening to Elliot Felix school me about how MIT had a Plywood Palace innovation hub, and with my best pal and sustainability partner Martha Larson -- maybe after all of these years working together, we are twins? I loved learning more about how my work in campus energy utility planning fits into the greater picture of campus planning strategy. Special shout-out to my University of Minnesota campus planning peeps for a great tour of new lab and research spaces on the Twin Cities campuses!
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