Architecture

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     The geographic of my island is flat. We are not isolated from people. We are close to main land. We get our energy from solar panels. We have protction of a sea wall.

Government

     I rule my island. There are no branches of government. The leader position  is passed down in my family. It is the first child born that takes over when i die and so on. The first law is to follow the laws. The second is to respect everyone and thing. The third is don't lie. The consequence for breaking the laws is being kicked off the island. There is a court system to decided if you should be kicked off the island. There is a jury, too. There is police. They keep it in order. There is no prison. There is medicare for everyone.

True Utopian Community

     A.) The philosophy for my island is that you treat everyone the same and how you would want to be treated.

     B.)http://www.mrsc.org/jobdesc/w44-communityplanner.pdf

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Planner will prepare, organize, and implement community-based neighborhood planning projects. These projects require excellent organizational, facilitation, and communication (written and oral) skills, as well as research and technical abilities. This position will oversee community planning activities with broad process/program responsibilities, representing the department and City to a variety of community organizations. Lead the effort for this new approach to delivery of City services, and information to the public. Coordinate a comprehensive approach to community-based neighborhood planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1) Develop, coordinate and monitor work programs and flow for community planning activities, such as preparation of community development plans, community revitalization plans or physical neighborhood improvements.

2) Help facilitate the organization of community, neighborhood and business groups in order for them to be pro-active in development of community or neighborhood-based plans. Once organized, provide facilitation, information and resources to ensure that these groups are successful.

3) Respond to questions and explain planning process to customers, citizens and businesses as needed. Create, maintain, and update all records relating to project files.

4) Respond to public inquiries of the planning process and public policy information. Advise appointed and elected officials on public policy, planning procedures, comprehensive and special plans, and regulatory ordinances. Participate in inter-governmental committees as assigned to analyze, evaluate, and resolve public policy issues.

5) Assist, or lead efforts to revise ordinances to implement new concepts, legislation, or policies. Prepare goals, objectives and policy statements for boards, commissions and citizen committees to consider for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan.

6) Administer and maintain agreements and contracts with public agencies, funding agencies, and private organizations. Monitor technical work of consultants, contracting agencies, and other organizations to insure contract compliance.

7) Develop, implement and maintain methodologies for data collection and analysis.

8) Prepare staff reports, oral presentations and visual aids on proposed policy or plan changes to boards, commissions and community groups.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as needed or directed. Community Planner Job Description Community Development Department Page 2

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Position maintains a very high profile in the community with media exposure and frequent contact with the public, other agencies, and other elected and appointed officials within the City. Regular, extensive interaction will occur with citizen advisory groups, and city staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is required. Requires the skills to keep multiple tasks on target in a positive and organized way.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES

Requires the ability to prioritize, plan, organize, implement and evaluate a wide variety of tasks. Service to the customers of the department is given highest priority. Tasks are often undertaken with time requirements and the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. Must utilize computer applications to perform the work of the position, including word processing, permit tracking, and spreadsheets. Also, may be assigned duties to implement computer graphic, mapping and geographic information system development and administration.

JOB CONDITIONS

Duties are performed in an office environment requiring sitting for extended periods, walking under field conditions and occasional lifting under 20 lbs. Frequent evening meetings will occur.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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Four year degree in urban, regional, or city planning, or a closely related field; or five years of previous community planning experience.

♦ Two years experience working in community planning, one year of which should be either in a local or regional planning office, or a non-profit organization

♦ Required proficiency in word processing software with the ability to operate data base programs within six months of employment.

♦ Valid Washington State driver’s license.

 C.) The poem says that a person can't stand alone.

Utopian Street Art

      Street art is visual art developed in public places. This describes my utopia because you are taking a risk when you caome to my utopia.

Individuality

        My society encourages individuality. Everyone has different styles.  They can give their own opinion, and I chose if i want to follow. They can chose what job they want, what clothes they want to wear, or what they want to do. I wouldn't want my city to be like the The Community in The Giver. They don't get their own choices. Being yourself is very important.

Daily Life and Economy

     My Utopian island is where people can come and enjoy life on an island. An Utopian lifestyle means to do what you enjoy. They spend their days doing their jobs,school or to play golf. Some of the jobs could be to barter,teachers,landscapers,hunters,farmers,doctor, and miners. You get paid the same amounts unless you are a teacher or miner. If you don't have a legitimate reason for not going to school or work, after 7 days you will be kicked off the island. You get the same schedule every week, and you get the weekend off. From the age of 8-16 you have to go to school. After that you can chose what job you want(which you have to learn from the people already working there) or you can leave the island. After the age of 50 you have the option to retire. On the weekends you have free time. You can do what ever you want during the free time. You can watch TV after you are done with your job or after school. The TV can pick up any channel in the world. You prepare your own food which you can get from the store. Everyone gets all of the same rights until you break them you will be kicked off the island. When someone gets sick they are transported to the doctor. They have to pay the doctor with their own money. I do not want my utopia to be like any utopia before it.