Meet Tahj B.

“My AWE position as a Planning Work Experience Student with the City of Edmonton's Development Services Branch has been an amazing opportunity to learn more about my career interests and values. This role ensures that residential greenfield development permits are in compliance with the City of Edmonton's applicable zoning regulations. This experience has taught me much about urban planning, urban design and housing and has also provided me with the opportunity to apply and practice the relevant classroom knowledge and skills I've obtained over the years. 

The most important thing I've learned from my work experience is that the role of a Planner includes numerous different functions within multiple different sectors and that there's an urban planning role for anyone who enjoys making cities and communities the nexus of culture, health, inclusivity, vibrancy, energy efficiency and climate resiliency.”

Tahj is a 4th year Bachelor of Arts Co-op degree student pursuing a major in human geography and a minor in political science. He is passionate about learning and uplifting innovative strategies on how to incorporate practical sustainability practices into the development process to support the development of vibrant, inclusive, livable, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient neighbourhoods. In his free time, Tahj likes exploring the River Valley and Ravine System, as well as the many other different paths, edges, districts, nodes and landmarks of Edmonton.