Farewell: Hannah Bollinger
In keeping with our tradition, we ask our interns to share a few last words about the great work they have done and their experience with us.
Tell us a bit about your time at Circulate.
As an intern at Circulate this summer, I researched California’s Density Bonus Law (DBL) and local housing policy. After reviewing caselaw on DBL, I conducted a legislative history and spent time analyzing failed amendments to DBL as well as the ways that state DBL benefits differ for 100% affordable and mixed-income projects. Lastly, I assisted with editing and cite-checking the forthcoming Powerless Brokers report.
I also attended a San Diego City Council meeting, participated in a bike audit, met City Council members, and assisted with a press conference for the Fatal 15.
I’ve learned a lot, and it was great to work with an organization that generates forward-thinking policy and makes tangible improvements to San Diego.
What was your favorite part of working at Circulate?
My favorite part of this summer was the University Heights Bike Audit, led by Maria Walker and Carlisle Dockery.
And, of course, coffee runs with the planning team and interns!
What are your favorite projects or accomplishments from your time at Circulate?
My favorite accomplishment this summer was reading the state DBL cover-to-cover. This law has so much information, and it was rewarding to even start to make sense of something so complicated.
What are you doing next, and what are your career plans?
Next month, I’ll start my final year of law school at the University of San Diego. I am looking forward to working as an editor on San Diego Law Review, and I am excited to start up some longer weekend bike rides this fall. Post-grad, my plan is to stay in San Diego and find a position in the housing, land use, or tax sphere that allows me to do what I enjoy most: researching, writing, and editing.
