Barbara Jane Kaplan

Background

Kaplan, Barbara Jane was born on September 8, 1943 in New York City. Daughter of Richard S. and Fannie I. (Schutz) Benson.

Education

Bachelor, Barnard College, 1965. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1969.

Career

Assistant planner, Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission, 1968-1969; from assistant planner to associate planner, San Diego Comprehensive Planning Organisation, 1969-1971; assistant director of regional planning, North Control Texas Council of Govts., Arlington, 1971-1973; director, Pennsport Civic Association, Philadelphia, 1974; city planner III, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, 1974-1976; city planner V, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, 1976-1980; deputy executive director, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, 1980-1983; executive director, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, since 1983.

Achievements

• Barbara Jane Kaplan has been listed as a noteworthy city planner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee University of the Arts, Philadelphia, 1987—2001. President Center for Literacy, 1991—1996, board directors, since 1984, Neighborhood Gardens Association, Philadelphia, since 1987. Member of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (board directors since 1993, vice president 2000-2001, member council), National Trust for History Preservation, American Planning Association.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, tennis.

Connections

Married Jerry Martin Kaplan, May 29, 1966.

Father:

Richard S. Benson

Mother:

Fannie I. (Schutz) Benson

Spouse:

Jerry Martin Kaplan