Thinking Regionally
My blogs
| Industry | Government |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Urban Planner |
| Location | Newton, Mass., United States |
| Introduction | Jim O’Connell is a Community Planner at the Boston Office of the Northeast Region of the National Park Service, where he specializes in planning for historic sites and heritage areas. Jim also served as Economic Development Officer of the Cape Cod Commission, Deputy Executive Director of the Springfield (MA) Redevelopment Authority, and Executive Director of the Hampden County (MA) Energy Office. Jim has written many articles and five books on planning and New England history. In 2013, The MIT Press will publish "The Hub’s Metropolis: Boston Suburban Development, 1800-2012." His earlier books include "Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort" (2003), "The Pioneer Valley Reader" (1995), "Shaping an Urban Image: Downtown Planning in Springfield, Massachusetts" (1990), and "The Inside Guide to Springfield and the Pioneer Valley" (1986). Jim is a member of the American Institute for Certified Planners (AICP). He is involved is smart growth and regional planning issues in Massachusetts. He is chair of the Massachusetts Land Use Reform Working Group. He has taught Smart Growth Planning in the Sustainable Design Program at the Boston Architectural College. |