City of Albuquerque Planning Department

09/14/2026

According to futurist magazine Metropolis, shade is America’s most overlooked infrastructure. The shade structure shown here is in the West Mesa Community Planning Area (CPA) on the site of the Petroglyph National Monument. Urban planner and climate policymaker Daphne Lundi writes in Metropolis: “Today, most Americans experience summer as a leapfrog between private, air-conditioned spaces: house, car, office, mall… [it makes us] socially disconnected. By contrast, shade in the public realm is collective, restorative… life-saving.” The shade infrastructure at the Petroglyph National Monument is a respite from high temperatures, providing the restorative space Lundi references within an awe-inspiring outdoor expanse.

09/11/2026

Looking for a job in Albuquerque, NM? Consider a career working for the City of Albuquerque! We're hiring for our next Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector (Planning - Building & Safety). Apply today! https://bit.ly/3UR21DN

Position Summary Inspect plumbing and mechanical systems on commercial, industrial, residential properties and related structures to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances; work with the general public, developers and contractors to maintain code requirements...

09/04/2026

Check out the latest opening at City of Albuquerque! https://bit.ly/46IfUH0

Position Summary Inspect plumbing and mechanical systems on commercial, industrial, residential properties and related structures to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances; work with the general public, developers and contractors to maintain code requirements...

09/03/2026

In a 2013 interview, accomplished New Mexican tennis player Tim Garcia reflected on the end of his athletic career: “Do all that you reasonably can to give back.” The Aztec Park tennis courts in the Foothills Community Planning Area (CPA), pictured, are a great community resource to establish a lifetime habit of athleticism. You can ‘give back’ as Garcia suggests by providing feedback on the Foothills CPA by following this link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/6f0f01a82b43455c8d8060b061f4e0b3?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaev8RF7Uqy8h1o5IecZTfIF65Lu8aDuOJkTyYbtFQxUiCLp2Tdkw2vKdyekxQ_aem_j5Tcw3Na3NdI1EuI0l9HZw

09/02/2026

Fall is just around the corner, and so is the Mid Heights Community Planning Area (CPA) Kick-Off. We’ll be meeting at Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts on Wednesday, September 30th, to facilitate community discussion and provide a platform for neighborhood connection. More information is to come as the event approaches. In the meantime, consider filling out our priorities survey to share your feedback on the Mid Heights CPA—Follow the link to complete it: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/6f0f01a82b43455c8d8060b061f4e0b3?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadB4GbVom65vnuurzSBCyJz_X2zd8ES41ZJuYCA-5q5U2nL55DOLm5l8EfzWA_aem_5ZdpFiloyJULOP62d4EafQ

09/01/2026

Over 6,000 City employees believe that providing quality services to our community is the most satisfying work anyone could choose to do. Join them! Apply now to be our next Permit Technician II (Planning - Building & Safety): https://bit.ly/46BV8sy

Position Summary Perform a variety of functions in the Building Safety permitting section. Provide support to Building Safety staff, inspectors, contractors and developers. Assist with information, forms and processes regarding City of Albuquerque code reviews and inspection requirements. Coordin...

08/31/2026

AARP Design Competition | Age-Friendly Cottage Housing

The City of Albuquerque is launching a fall 2026 Age-Friendly Cottage Housing Design Competition, inviting design professionals and UNM students to explore innovative cottage-style housing that supports aging in place.

The competition will focus on:
🏡 Aging in place
🏙️ Access to services and amenities
🤝 Community connection
🌳 Neighborhood compatibility

Two tracks: Professional & Student
Cash prizes: $5,000 and $2,500, plus honorable mentions

📅 Competition Kickoff: September 1, 2026, 12–1:30 pm
📍 Fusion, 708 1st St. NW (virtual attendance available)
📝 Registration deadline: October 2
🏆 Entries due: November 13

Sponsored by AARP in partnership with the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning, Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Urban Land Institute New Mexico.

Registration is free. Learn more and apply at cabq.gov/cottages



Flyer Accessibility Description: Flyer announces the Fall 2026 Age-Friendly Cottage Housing Design Competition, including eligibility, focus areas, prizes, key dates, kickoff details, and application information.

08/28/2026

We're hiring! Click to apply: Deputy Director for Development Review UN - https://bit.ly/3UdHxoF

Position Summary Plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Planning Department including personnel management, policy evaluation and development, management information systems, employee training and development; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, dep...

08/26/2026

The Northwest Mesa Community Planning Area (CPA) has some of the most distinguished landscapes in the city. Multipurpose trails and other outdoor spaces within the CPA invite casual explorers and seasoned hikers alike to connect with the natural environment. Famous American conservationist Aldo Leopold is known for popularizing the idea of ecological thinking, a belief that every part of the natural environment creates a “community of life”. Leopold had a long tenure in New Mexico as the supervisor of Carson National Forest. “When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect,” Leopold wrote. The Northwest Mesa CPA’s abundance of outdoor recreation provides a strong foundation for Burqueño ecological thinking.

08/25/2026

Work for your community! The City of Albuquerque is hiring our next Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector (Planning - Building & Safety). Apply today! https://bit.ly/4gjDsb4

Position Summary Inspect plumbing and mechanical systems on commercial, industrial, residential properties and related structures to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances; work with the general public, developers and contractors to maintain code requirements...