Public participation in planning cities is often a messy and imperfect process. But when conflict and consensus are allowed in this process it is exciting… Read More »UEP Colloquium: Speaker asks, who shapes the city and how?
This post was adapted from an assignment UEP student Elijah Romulus wrote for the Cities in Space, Place, and Time class. The assignment was an… Read More »Flint crisis a tale of democracy hijacked
Poetry may not improve everyone’s ability to learn economics, but it made class more enjoyable for some, according to findings from a recent UEP course.… Read More »Rhyme and Reason: class gets poetic about economics
Planning processes are not democratic, said Bob Terrell, executive director at the Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston. “If you’re serious about real political empowerment… Read More »Panel speaks on how planners can make black lives matter
When a child is overweight, a pediatrician’s first prescription is often environmental — don’t have soft drinks in the home, walk to school, eat healthier… Read More »Joint urban planning and public health program to foster holistic problem-solving
Caitlin Hachmyer, a 2013 graduate of UEP, was recently highlighted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for her work at Red… Read More »UEP alum recognized for land stewardship practices
UEP is proud to announce a new post-masters Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (C.A.G.S.) in Urban Justice and Sustainability. The program will be a low-residence,… Read More »New Hybrid UEP Post-Masters Certificate Program in Urban Justice and Sustainability
Each spring, UEP’s first year MA students work on teams for the entire semester on projects with real-world partners through the Field Projects course. This… Read More »UEP Students Complete 9 Field Projects in Spring 2016
At el Centro de Emprendizaje(CEM) in Southern Chile, relationships are an important part of the educational experience. A newly published case study — co-authored by… Read More »New Report by UEP’s Lorlene Hoyt on Education and Entrepreneurship in Chile
As a member of the Water Systems, Science, and Society program, students are required to work alongside a client, local or international, for the duration… Read More »UEP Student Jessica Norriss Reflects on WSSS in Palestine