About @YuriArtibise

Thanks for clicking the URL in my Twitter profile.  Here’s a little background on who I am and what I do:

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Before returning to Vancouver in May 2011, I spent four and a half years creating community in the urban desert that is better known as Phoenix. To this end, I organized Jane’s Walk Phoenix between 2009 and 2011 and helped coordinate events such as CenPhoCamp and Park(ing) Day.

Through my Yurbanism brand, Yuri explores the ‘Y’ of urbanism by sharing ways to make our cities more livable, community-oriented places one block at a time.

I am a recovering public policy wonk with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a depth of experience in the research and analysis of contemporary policy issues. He put these skills to use as a senior research analyst at Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy and in positions with the governments of British Columbia and Canada He is also a social media specialist with experience in blogging, website maintenance and online community management.

I am currently the director of Community Engagment at PlaceSpeak, an online geo-consultation platform.

 

Due to other commitments, My posting schedule is currently sporadic. To make sure you don’t miss my lastest contributions, sign up for updates via RSS orEmail.

 

 

Recognition:

I have been profiled in the following publications:

Testimonials

“I know of your amazing Jane’s Walk work… Keep it up. You are one of our stars.”

— Roberta Brandes Gratz, award-winning journalist and urban critic, lecturer and author

“Yuri has the ability to organize communities in productive, creative ways, and to inspire people in the process. Organized, efficient, passionate and a great collaborator. Working with Yuri and seeing the results of his dedicated work is a joy.”

— Stephen Goldsmith, Professor, University of Utah College of Architecture and Planning

“Yuri… has his finger on the pulse on the revitalization of downtown more than anyone I can think of and is a tremendous asset to this community!”

—Stephen G. Barr, CEO & Group Publisher, SGB Media Group, LLC

“Yuri is well known for his personality and willingness to help wherever he can”

—Si Robins, Managing Editor , Downtown Phoenix Journal

“Yuri’s commitment to exploring and reporting on the urban environment and policy is absolutely remarkable… Yuri doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk for real.”

—Alison King, Founding Editor, ModernPhoenix.net

“Yuri captures his passion for strengthening vibrant communities to get neighborhood members engaged. Yuri guides them into digging deeper into the stories that are encased in our urban environment.”

—Khamis Hammoudeh, Student, Arizona State University

“Yuri is one of those unique individuals you meet that doesn’t fit any traditional mold – and that’s a good thing… He’s not a “suit” and he’s not a hippie – he’s the best of it all.””

—Rhonda Bannard, Chief Connector, Inspired Connections

You can view all of my LinkedIn recommendations here.

Yurbanism’s Top Posts

If you are new to the site, you might want to start with my most popular posts. Here are my top posts in various categories:

Lists

Urbanism

Placemaking

Phoenix

Miscellany

Other Writings

Yuri also maintain the following sites:

Colophon

Disclaimer

This is my personal blog. The opinions expressed here are mine alone and do not necessarily represent those of my employers or other sites he write for. The information provided is on an as-he-sees-it basis. Ix make no guarantees to its accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this blog.  I will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its use.

About @YuriArtibise