Young Planners are mostly high school students engaged in urban planning,
policy or action in their communities, either through a school
project, internship, after school program or community organization.
Young Planners are key participants in this organization, as researchers, activists, and advocates for important issues in their communities.
Adult Allies are teachers, mentors, employers, and community members supporting the work of Young Planners.
Founded in May 2007, at the Planners Network Conference in New Orleans, the YPN continues to grow at a rapid pace. We remain affiliated with the Planners Network today.
We receive fiscal sponsorship and capacity-building support from the Center for Cities & Schools at UC Berkeley.
In one year, we have:
- More than tripled our membership
- Established five Local Chapters
- Organized local meetings
- Organized national conference calls
- Created a YPN Steering Committee
- Presented and published our work in conferences and journals
Our goals for 2008-2009 include:
- Increase membership by 100%
- Increase chapters to 8 nationwide and 3 chapters in Canada
- Organize 2009 National Conference in the Bay Area, CA on Youth in the Urban Sustainability Movement