Progressive Companies · 2 weeks ago
Summer 2026 Urban Planning Intern
Grand Rapids, MI
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerProgressive Companies is a firm dedicated to innovative design and community impact. As a Planning Intern, you will collaborate with various leaders and project managers to advance urban design and planning projects, focusing on housing and neighborhood revitalization.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Conduct housing market, demographic, and spatial analyses using public and proprietary data sources
Support development feasibility and pro forma modeling, including cost and revenue assumptions
Research and summarize housing and development policies, incentive programs, and financing tools
Prepare technical writing for inclusion in plans, strategies, and funding applications
Create maps, charts, and visually rich materials for community engagement, presentations, and reports
Assist with public and stakeholder engagement, preparing materials and attending meetings as needed
Maintain attention to detail in proofing reports, memos, and deliverables
Coordinate tasks and provide progress updates to Project Managers and senior staff
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in a planning or planning-adjacent program such as urban planning, architecture, public policy, real estate development, or economics; completion of at least one year of coursework required
Strong technical writing and data visualization skills
Experience or coursework related to housing policy, real estate development, or community planning
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro
Demonstrated interest in equitable housing, redevelopment, and community revitalization
Preferred
Experience with financial modeling or pro forma tools (e.g., Excel-based development analysis) is a plus
Benefits
Community outings
Wellness events
Service-learning projects
Lunch-and-learns
Continuing education
Mentorship
Growth opportunities
Paid service-learning hours
Corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities
Award-winning wellness program
Hybrid work schedule
Summer hours
Profit-sharing
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Company
Progressive Companies
We are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways that deliver what clients need today and preparing them for what’s to come.
Founded in 1962
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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