M. Solof
Public Affairs Writing & Editing

Urban planning, public policy, education, technology and more

With decades of experience in the public and non-profit sectors, I can help you with a wide-range of creative and technical writing assignments. Much of my work has involved supporting local elected and state officials, public agency leadership and community planners.

Some of my articles and reports in the field of urban transportation planning have gained national recognition -- see the examples below.

I offer skilled writing and editing for articles, grants proposals, annual reports, public policy papers, technical reports, speeches, social media and video production and more.

Background

  • Thirty years as director of communications and public affairs for a major regional planning organization (NJTPA), affiliated with a public university (NJIT)
  • Particular expertise in transportation planning, including technology and social and environmental issues
  • Adept at art direction. video production, managing website/CMS development and strategic use of AI
  • Masters in Public Policy, Rutgers University

Writing Samples

Art for Community's Sake: Creative Placemaking

A growing movement harnesses creativity for economic growth and neighborhood improvement.
- 2,400 words

Planning for the People:
Jane Jacobs & William Whyte

Insights from key figures in the planning revolution that cultivated lively streets and public spaces.
- 800 words

Travelers Behaving Badly: Behavioral Economics

People often are "predictably irrational' says bestselling author Dan Ariely,,
- 1,200 words

Hydrogen Big Rigs as a Climate Solution

Long-haul trucks powered by fuel cells could lay the ground for use of hydrogen in a clean energy economy
- 2,400 words

History of Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Much-cited monograph on regional planning and the creation of MPOs across the nation.
- 12k words

Regional Plan 2050 - Introduction

Assessing transportation challenges as the region emerges from the pandemic.
- 3,000 words

Of Interest

Mark Solof,
Hoboken, NJ

info@msolof.com

(551) 247-0697

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