Journeys of Two CA Based Urban Planners

Plan Dulce Podcast

In this episode we learn about the planning journeys of Jaime Espinoza and Anna Vidal.

Jaime Espinoza is a City Planner in the Office of Zoning Administration of Los Angeles City Planning. In this capacity, he is responsible for the review and entitlement of commercial and residential development projects citywide, and leading negotiations with project applicants to address concerns from local residents and relevant stakeholders. Prior to his current role, Jaime worked as a City Planning Associate in the External Affairs Division, where he was assigned as the primary point of contact for general planning and land use questions in the Central and East geographies of Los Angeles.

Anna Vidal was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. She is a proud Latina (Cuban-Salvadorian American). She grew up in Echo Park and North Hollywood and currently lives in Studio City. Anna has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from CSUN, and a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Urban Planning from USC. She has 25 years with the department and has worked over 20 years in the Valley office as a project planner over almost every community plan in the Valley.

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Episode hosted by Vidal Marquez, Chair of Latinos and Planning, and Haydee Urita-Lopez, Principal City Planner, Los Angeles City Planning

Episode edited by Grecia White, Vice-Chair of Latinos and Planning

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