Meet Mason V.

City Planning Intern

Green Space Alliance

Fall 2022 (8 month term)

"Working as a City Planning Intern at Green Space Alliance has allowed me to experience various aspects of the planning industry ranging from design, community engagement, policy writing and development. One of the benefits of working in the private sector is that I have had the opportunity to work with a range of clients including smaller towns, private developers and the City of Edmonton. Being part of a team of seven planners, I have learned what it is like to work in a close-knit team and a fast-paced work environment. 

I would recommend to all new Arts Work Experience students to push themselves out of their comfort zones and embrace the feeling of being “out of their element”. The best thing that you can do during your work term is to try and learn as many new skills as possible. In my experience, the learning curve can be steep, but with time and an optimistic mindset, you will feel more capable and confident every day."

Mason is in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Urban and Regional Planning, and a minor in Economics. She is currently working at Green Space Alliance as part of an 8 month internship program. Her interests lie in urban design, infill development and sustainable urbanism.