Show Notes
This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Chelsey Jersak, Founder of Situate
· A candid conversation about urban planning and and, much more
7 Steps to an Amazing City:
Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness
Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.
Links Mentions During Show: https://situateinc.ca/ · www.AmazingCities.org · www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast
About Chelsey Jersak is the founder and principal of Situate, an urban planning consulting firm in Edmonton offering rezoning, permitting, subdivision and strategic advisory services for infill projects across the city. Chelsey became familiar with IDEA soon after the organization formed, back when she was a city planner with the City of Edmonton. After moving to the private sector and starting Situate, Chelsey enthusiastically joined the IDEA board and has since filled many roles, including chairing the community relations and policy subcommittees, and serving as vice president, president and now past president. Chelsey's area of focus on the board is strategy; she supports the organization in scaling up its oomph and impact through regular strategic planning sessions and tangible objectives and key results. She's also passionate about connecting the dots between urban redevelopment, climate action, and social wellbeing. Chelsey holds a Bachelor's degree in Regional and Urban Development and a Master's degree in Human Geography. She is a Registered Professional Planner and a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. Her hobbies include downhill skiing and partner dancing, particularly an obscure Brazilian dance called Zouk. She also has an insatiable love for dill pickles.
About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the "Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast" … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.
Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of "Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too" and his latest book, "The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City"
Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.
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