Resilient by Design is excited to partner with the UC Berkeley Center for Cities+Schools (CC+S) through the evidence-based Y-PLAN educational methodology and to be involved in the collaborative effort to create a unified vision for a resilient future for the Bay Area.

Although capital project collaborations are not usually in anybody’s job description, when joint use projects are successful they tend to become the highlights of a facility planner’s resume. This article includes Jeff Vincent's two critical elements of a successful collaboration: shared vision and mutual accountability.

"Rebuilding America's Schools: Creating Jobs by Expanding Equitable Access to High-Quality Physical and Digital Infrastructure in Schools"

Deborah McKoy speaks about Y-PLAN on this podcast where guests reflect on the resources and practices they have used to advance progress and change in communities around the world.

Schools districts in Santa Clara have started providing subsidized housing for teachers in an effort to attract more teachers and reduce turnover rates. Jeff Vincent and former teacher Lindsay Maple join in the discussion: should San Francisco pursue a similar path?

The SF Chronicle cited CC+S Deputy Director Jeff Vincent in a discussion of how Prop. 51 school bonds could freeze out poorer districts from facilities funding.

The LA Times quotes CC+S Deputy Director Jeff Vincent in its assessment of why Prop. 51 has much less support than expected, according to recent polls.

CC+S's Jeff Vincent is interviewed on KALW public radio regarding Prop. 51 and the need to bridge the gap in school facility funding.

This map identifies policies, practices, and tools needed to structure, manage and fund the public and private capacity for equitable and efficient public school facilities for all communities.

"Mid-century schools & the PCB threat: Chemicals found in classrooms create challenges for districts"