urban and regional planning masters research topics

Urban Planning Thesis/ Research Topic Suggestions (Part 1)

Introduction.

In the field of Planning, each student is required to undertake a research project (thesis) as per his/ her interest subjects relevant to the field in the final semester. It basically gives an opportunity to the students to put their learning of previous semesters together. It also gives an opportunity to synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired by applying it for strategy formulation for a live planning challenge.

Each student is allocated individual thesis supervisor or a guide along with a co-guide who guide the students through this thesis semester. During this period, the thesis is monitored continuously and periodically through internal marked reviews to check the consistency of the work. The final output is in the form of submission of a detailed report along with drawing/ visuals presented on sheets which is presented to an external jury panel consisting of experts from the relevant field.

Urban Planning

Urban Planning is a technical and political process concerned with development of open land or greenfield sites as well as revitalization of existing parts of the city. Primary concern of urban planning is public welfare.

• Impact of government policies and initiatives (most recent) on urban land use
• Quality of life assessment in residential areas
• Role of urban local bodies (ULBs) in urban governance
• Socio-economic impact assessment of metro rail
• Evolving a mechanism for public participation in urban planning and implementation
• Impact of urbanization on land use in the rural-urban fringe
• Implications of airport expansion on the surrounding areas
• Role of International aid in urban poverty alleviation
• Planning implications of highway corridor on settlement pattern
• Impact of urban expansion on small towns
• Assessing linkage between the parent city and satellite town
• Changes in building bye-laws and its implications on urban development
• Planning for sustainable neighbourhood
• Assessing the liveability in the residential areas of IT parks
• Impact of urban sprawl on provision of public services

GIS in urban planning enables spatial analysis, modelling and data visualization which can contribute to a variety of important urban planning tasks. These tasks include land suitability analysis, site selection, land use and transport modelling, impact assessments etc.

• GIS modelling of Land Information System
• Urban Growth Modelling in GIS
• Urban Sprawl Pattern analysis using GIS
• Role of GIS in revenue improvement
• Municipal Information System using GIS in Property Tax Management
• Application of GIS for property tax
• Geo-Spatial Information System Based Model for Micro-Level Planning
• Integration of land records to GIS, a model for municipal application
• Application of GIS Technology in Watershed management
• Use of the Geo-Informatics in land suitability analysis for Industrial Development
• Integrated public transportation systems using GIS

Cities and tourist movement have both historical and dynamic relationship. Urban places often act as major attractions and serve as gateways to or staging areas for tourism. Tourism is at the heart of many cities’ development projects. Tourism is a major driving force in the development and stimulator of a new urbanity in metropolises and cities.

• Tourism Potentiality of pilgrim centres
• Impact of tourism on district development
• Eco-Tourism development strategies for Coastal Town
• Impact of Ecotourism on Local Community
• Impact of tourism on the development of Local Areas
• Planning for tourism circuit
• Potential of Urban Wetlands for Ecotourism Development
• Impact of Religious Tourism in Regional Development
• Tourism Development Plan for Inter State Border Conflict areas
• Spatiotemporal movement patterns of international tourists
• Water tourism: An Exploration of the Role of Inland Water Transport in Tourism Development
• Potential of Community based Ecotourism
• Strategies for Heritage Tourism Development
• Strategies for Ecotourism Development
• Impact of Tourism on Rural Livelihood

Urban Finance

Cities are growing at a remarkable rate and will continue to expand more. Planning urbanization in advance in conjunction with urban finance for implementation will help cities avoid unplanned and informal growth. When investment in cities is guided by good planning principles, it unlocks the potential for growth making sustainable development attainable.

• Municipal Bonds – An alternate source of Funding Infrastructure Projects
• Evaluation Study of Methods for Property Tax Assessment
• Revenue mobilization for urban local bodies through Asset Management
• Evaluation of Economic value and funding mechanisms of Parks
• Financial Appraisal of property development and advertisement of Metro rail
• Sustainable Financial strategy for implementation of the General Town Planning Scheme
• Assessment of Property Tax Management System
• Using Public Land as a tool to generate Municipal Finance
• Infrastructure Financing through Tax increment Financing

Environment Planning

Environmental issues arise and exist in almost all sectors where development is involved. Environmental Planning helps in making decisions about the natural environment, public health and the built environment.

• Environmental issues in the transformation of urban fringe
• Environmental implications of Solid waste management in hilly areas
• Conflict of drivers of ecosystem change on wetlands
• Impact of urban flood vulnerability on the mobility of the urban poor
• Adaptation of neighbourhood planning for climate change
• Potential for green and blue infrastructure towards climate responsive planning
• Planning for a low carbon neighbourhood
• Community based disaster management
• Vulnerability and risk assessment of settlements prone to tropical cyclone
• Impact of spatial expansion of city over urban green spaces
• Estimating the economic cost of environmental degradation of an industrial area
• Impact of sea level rise on development in metropolitan regions

Since the Industrial Revolution, cities and industries have evolved together. There exist various industrial towns which have grown around factories and expanding industries.

• Impact of industries on a fringe town
• Role of Agro-based industries in regional development
• Impact of industrialization on Tribal areas
• Development implications of SEZ: An evaluation of policies and programs
• Eco industrial Estate Planning
• Industrialization and Unplanned development
• Industry-led regional transformation
• Industrial development and intra-regional disparities
• Industrial Development induced displacement and resettlement strategies
• Socio-economic impacts of Industrial Development
• Impact of Industrial Development in a Backward region
• Planning interventions to address industrial disparity
• Impact of Micro, small and medium scale enterprises on regional development
• Potential of resource-based industry in the regional economic development
• Development constraints of an Industrial cluster in a city

Informal Sector

Cities with rapid urbanization usually face a problem with the informal sector. Businesses that the informal sector comprises of generally operate on the streets and public places and are often seen as eye-sores. So, conflicts arise between urban authorities who try to keep their cities clean and the urban informal sector operators who need space for their activities.

• Planning for Spatial integration of the street vendor activities around the temple area
• Informal sector and its implications in the structure of the city and economy
• Creating Public spaces through Placemaking by street vending as a tool
• Evaluation of the national policy on urban street vendors
• Assessment of participatory approaches for Planning of Hawker’s Space
• Assessing impact of pedestrians on the livelihood of Street Vendors
• Integrating working and living space of street vendors

Slum/ Informal settlements

Existence of informal settlements in the urban areas is a challenging issue in urban planning. It is short-sighted and unsustainable to ignore the challenge of slums considering the large scale of slums and the number of people they house.

• Security and slum vulnerability towards eviction
• Transfer of Development rights as a tool for Rehabilitation of slums
• Prioritization model for slum performance assessment
• Tackling large agglomerations of slum areas
• Imageability assessment of slums
• Evaluation of weaker sections housing programs in urban areas
• An evaluation of the Slum Improvement Project
• Re-Development strategies for slums
• Forward and Backward linkages of Migrants
• Composite Vulnerability assessment of slums
• The vulnerability of slums to livelihood security
• Impact of residential relocation on livelihood of slum dwellers
• Formulation of Methodology for delisting of slums
• Street led approach for development of slums
• Impact of perceived tenure security on slum consolidation

Housing and Real Estate

Housing is considered to be a basic human requirement of any civilized society. In order to ensure planned development of urban areas and create an enabling environment, it is important to provide affordable housing.

• Foreign Direct Investment in real estates of suburban
• Role of private builders in housing
• An exploratory study of residential satisfaction and acceptance levels in public housing schemes
• Influence of development policies on real estate market in metro areas
• Housing preferences of IT industries: Affordability and Proximity
• Global financial crisis and its impact on the housing sector
• Critical evaluation of affordable housing and assessment of public and private sector agencies
• Role of real estate agencies in urban housing development
• Role of NGOs in urban Housing for the poor
• Self-built housing for urban poor
• Impact of multinational companies on real estate
• Assessment of real estate regulatory bill for housing design
• Role of community in financing housing infrastructure in informal settlement
• The changing pattern of real estate in periphery areas

Inclusive Planning

Inclusive planning implies involving a fair representation of citizens providing meaningful and educated input where planners advocate for greater equity in public policies that address multiple objectives of urban planning.

• Evaluation of pedestrian accessibility measures in neighbourhoods for the elderly
• Inclusive neighbourhood for children
• Planning and designing accessible public spaces for differently abled
• Appropriateness of functionality of public spaces for the elderly
• Integrating child-friendly cities concept into urban planning

Transport Planning

Transport Planning is required for the operation, provision and management of facilities and services for the modes of transport. It is the process of preparing policies, goals and spatial planning designs to prepare for the future needs.

• Effect of passenger information system (PIS) on public transit ridership
• Planning for pedestrianization of the core area
• Concept of BRT-Strategies for Indian cities
• Impact of IT services on public transportation
• Traffic management plan for railway station area
• Study of major traffic bottlenecks
• Planning for vehicular parking in city central area
• Role of cycle rickshaw as a feeder system to MRTS
• Job-Housing balance as a tool to tackle traffic congestion
• Improving the road freight movement through route optimization
• Exploring the use of tramways as a parallel mode of public transportation
• Urban Planning Thesis/ Research Topic Suggestions (Part 2)
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• ‘Preferable’ Thesis Tenure Working for Students of ‘Bachelor of Planning’
• Thesis Statement | Meaning, Importance, Steps and Types
• Difference between a research paper, dissertation & thesis
• Tips for Writing a Thesis

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• Program Requirements
• GPA Requirements and Grading Policy
• Core Course Substitution
• Advanced Standing Credit Waiver

The total number of credit hours required to earn the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree is 54. To reach the 54 credit hour total, students must earn 36 credits by completing and passing the required core courses. Students must then earn an additional 18 credits by completing elective courses of their choice, with three (3) of those 18 consisting of an advanced skills/methods elective.

Across those 54 credits, students must also meet final course grade minimums and cumulative grade point average requirements ( see the GPA Requirements and Grading Policy tab ) in order to earn the MURP degree. The required 54 credits may be reduced in some cases for students who meet the requirements for advanced standing or who have transfer credits ( see the Advanced Standing Credit Waiver tab ).

To learn more about the required core courses and the overall total credit hour requirements for completing the MURP degree, please see the Credit Hour Requirements Section below. 

In order to receive the MURP degree, a student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) for all courses that count toward the required 54 credit hours must be 3.00 or higher. A student’s cumulative GPA may drop below 3.00 during their time in the MURP program, but ultimately the student’s cumulative GPA must be 3.00 or higher in order to graduate with the MURP degree. Students who fail to meet a 3.00 cumulative GPA will be put on probation. After two semesters on probation a student will be subject to suspension.

For all courses taken as part of the MURP program, a student must receive a final grade of C minus (C-) or higher in order for that course to count toward the MURP 54 credit hour requirement. A student receiving a final grade in a core course below C- must retake the course in order to graduate.

It should be recognized that while students can get credit for courses where their grade is as low as a C-, each grade below a B (3.00) must be matched with a grade that is correspondingly higher than a B in another class to eventually meet the minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA threshold. As of the effective date of this policy, currently enrolled students who took a class under the previous grading policy and received a grade between C- and C+, thereby not obtaining credit for the class towards the degree, can now count that class towards the degree credit retroactively.

The MURP program uses the University’s standard 4.00 grading letter and point system:

A           4.00 points           A-          3.70 points           B+         3.30 points B           3.00 points           B-          2.70 points           C+         2.30 points C           2.00 points           C-          1.70 points           D+         1.30 points D           1.00 points           D-          0.70 points          F            0.00 points

These statements describe the expectations associated with letter grades awarded for MURP program assignments and courses:

“A” grade range:  Exceptional scholarship and superior work products that significantly exceed stated requirements in scope and/or quality

“B” grade range:  Commendable scholarship and accomplished work products that somewhat exceed stated requirements in scope and/or quality

“C” grade range:  Satisfactory scholarship and work products that almost meet stated requirements in scope and/or quality

“D” grade range:  Inadequate scholarship and inferior work products that clearly fail to meet stated requirements in scope and/or quality

“F” grade:  Unacceptable scholarship and work product

Students may substitute a MURP core course with an elective course of their choosing when at least one of the following conditions has been met:

• The student has significant professional planning work experience equivalent to the core course being substituted, or
• The student has completed an undergraduate or graduate planning course (minimum grade of B-) that substantially covered the equivalent material of the core course being substituted.

A Core Course Substitution does  NOT  reduce the total number of credits required to receive the MURP degree, and no more than nine (9) credits of core courses may be substituted per student.

To apply, complete the online  Course Waiver Request Form . If you have any questions about the form, please contact your academic advisor .

If you propose to substitute a core course based on having previously completed an equivalent planning class, you must submit a syllabus for the course and a copy of your transcripts (unofficial is fine) showing that you received a B- or better in the course. If your core course substitution request is based on substantial professional planning work experience, you must submit your resume and a thorough description of the relevant job position and duties.

All Core Course Substitutions must be approved by the Department Chair or Associate Chair. The core courses that are not eligible for substitution are Planning Project Studio and Planning Capstone/Thesis.

Students may receive advanced standing and waive up to nine (9) credits of MURP core or elective courses if they have previously completed graduate-level planning courses (minimum grade of B-) that substantially covered the equivalent MURP course material.

An Advanced Standing Credit Waiver does not require a substitute course and does reduce the number of total credits required to receive the MURP degree.

To receive an Advanced Standing Credit Waiver for a MURP course, you must submit a syllabus for the previously completed graduate-level planning course and a copy of your transcripts showing that you received a grade of B- or better in the course.

All Advanced Standing Credit Waivers must be approved by the Department Chair or Associate Chair. The core courses that are not eligible for an Advanced Standing Credit Waiver are Planning Project Studio and Planning Capstone/Thesis.

Credit Hour Requirements

Core courses & total credit hour requirements.

The following table lists the required core courses and the overall total credit hour requirements for completing the MURP degree.

Advanced Skills/Methods Requirement

Students admitted to the MURP program in 2019 or thereafter are required to take at least one 3-credit advanced skills/methods elective course as part of their required 18 credit hours of electives. Students may select from the list of approved advanced skills/methods electives shown in the table below. Students may also identify a skills/methods course offered outside of the MURP program and request that it be approved as their required advanced skills/methods elective by submitting the course name/number and syllabus to the Department Chair or Associate Chair at least one month prior to the start of the semester.

The following table lists the advanced skills/methods elective courses offered in the MURP program:

Course Sequence and Prerequisites

Generally, the 5000-series core courses should be completed first because they provide foundational knowledge, skills, and values that are important to successfully completing the 6000-series core and elective courses. While most electives are taken in the second year, students have the opportunity to take elective courses during their first year in the program. 

The following tables show the typical two-year course sequence and prerequisites.

Year 1 Fall Semester

Year 1 spring semester, subsequent semesters, core courses, urpl 5000 planning history and theory, urpl 5010 planning methods, urpl 5020 planning law and institutions, urpl 5030 planning technologies, urpl 5040 urban sustainability, urpl 5050 urban development, urpl 5060 planning workshop, urpl 5070 planning practice and engagement, urpl 6000 planning project studio, urpl 6900 planning capstone, urpl 5920 and urpl 5925 planning thesis a and b, core studios.

• Planning Workshop
• Planning Project Studio

Planning Capstone/Planning Thesis

Planning Capstone is a six-credit, project-oriented, one-semester course that results in a substantial deliverable upon completion. The Capstone option is best suited for students who wish to pursue a career as a professional planner after graduation. 

Alternatives

Within the Planning Capstone option are two alternatives:  Independent Project  and  Small-Group Project.

If a student chooses the Planning Capstone > Independent Project path, he or she will work individually to complete a significant planning project or study for a real-world client. If a student chooses the Planning Capstone > Small-Group Project path, he or she must team up with one or two other students—forming a project team of no more than three people—to complete a significant planning project or study for a real-world client. However, each student must be individually responsible for a clearly defined component of the group project as each student will be graded independently for his or her work. 

Requirements

During the semester before enrolling in Planning Capstone, students will be required to:

• Attend a mandatory Capstone Orientation to receive instruction and guidance on project planning and management
• Determine if they will be working independently or as part of a small group,
• Identify their Capstone client and project topic, and
• Begin preparing a detailed project prospectus (work plan, schedule, methodology, and deliverables).

Students must have a completed and approved project prospectus by the first week of their Capstone semester. Students may identify their own Planning Capstone client and project topic or they may select from a list of Capstone clients/projects that have been pre-arranged and approved by the MURP faculty.

During the Planning Capstone semester, students complete their project work while maintaining regular contact with their Capstone faculty advisor and client to ensure sufficient progress and work quality, as well as periodically meeting with other Capstone students to discuss common issues and challenges, share experiences, and receive continued instruction and guidance from the Capstone faculty on project management and methodologies. The Planning Capstone semester concludes with the submission of all deliverables and a formal presentation to the client. 

Additional Info

For more information about Planning Capstone, students may request a copy of the Planning Capstone Handbook. Students will automatically receive a copy of the Handbook at the Capstone Orientation in the fall.

Planning Thesis comprises a pair of three-credit courses (A and B) taken over two semesters that together constitute a six-credit effort. The thesis option is most appropriate for outstanding MURP students who are considering pursuing a Ph.D. or a research-oriented career after graduation.

Research Guidelines

While the thesis should address an aspect of urban and regional planning, it may be qualitative or quantitative in design, and directed toward the discovery of new facts, the development of theory or frameworks, or an investigation of an existing body of knowledge. The thesis document usually includes an abstract, a literature review that delineates the problem of interest or a gap in existing knowledge, a statement of research objectives, an explanation of the research design and methods, a report of the results of the research, and a discussion of the findings and their implications for planning.

Advisor and Committee Approval

The thesis is undertaken with the guidance and approval of a three-person thesis committee, including a Thesis Advisor who must be a full-time member of the MURP faculty who holds a professional degree or Ph.D. Students interested in pursuing the thesis option must complete and submit the Planning Thesis Proposal to their intended Thesis Advisor. Students must have their project approved by their Thesis Advisor prior to the course drop deadline in the Planning Thesis A semester. If the proposal is not approved, or the student’s prior academic performance is not deemed adequate for participation in the thesis option, the student would enroll in Planning Capstone instead. Once the Thesis Advisor approves the proposal, the student must enroll in the Planning Thesis course using a Special Processing Form that is signed by their Thesis Advisor and submitted to their academic advisor.

Thesis Courses

During the Planning Thesis A (URPL 6920) semester, students identify their research question and study design, work on their literature review, and begin their research. If human subjects research is involved, e.g. through interviews, surveys, focus groups, etc., students should work with their Thesis Advisor to submit their application to the Colorado Multiple Institutions Review Board during Thesis A.

During the Planning Thesis B (URPL 6925) semester, students complete their research and write the bulk of the thesis. Throughout, thesis students will meet regularly with their committee members to ensure sufficient progress and work quality. To graduate, the completed thesis must be successfully defended in an Oral Examination before the Thesis Committee, formatted according to department guidelines, and submitted to the university by the official deadline.

Thesis students should request a copy of the MURP Thesis Handbook from Jenny Steffel Johnson .

Elective Courses

Whereas the MURP core courses offer a broad survey of related planning topics to provide foundational knowledge, skills, and values, the elective courses offer a more intensive investigation into a diverse array of planning and design topics.

Click the link below to find brief descriptions of the MURP program’s elective courses that are regularly offered once a year in the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as elective courses that are intermittently offered—usually once every two years. 

Disclaimer: All courses listed are subject to change given student interest, faculty availability, and other considerations. Additional electives will also be periodically offered as Special Topics courses. Not counting cross-listed courses (those provided by a different program but assigned a URPL course number), students may take up to two elective courses from other CU Denver programs and departments as qualifying MURP electives. We recommend consulting with your faculty advisor about these course decisions.

Elective Courses Regularly Offered - FALL

Please note: Courses an asterisk (*) are offered by other programs within the College or University but are cross-listed with a URPL course number as approved MURP courses. Courses with a double asterisk (**) are approved as advanced skills/methods electives.

URPL 6200 Land Development Regulations

Co-Instructors: Don Elliott, FAICP, and Tareq Wafaie, AICP

Syllabus: URPL 6200 Syllabus Fall 2021

This course will teach you how land development regulations can be used to implement comprehensive, neighborhood, corridor, housing, or redevelopment plans. You will learn the history of zoning, subdivision, planned development, historic preservation, and urban renewal laws and regulations, as well as current uses and emerging trends for each of those tools. The content includes the entire spectrum of possible approaches to regulation – including use-based, form-based, performance-based, and hybrid approaches to zoning.

In addition, this course will cover the basic legal limits of local development regulations and areas where local regulations are limited by state and federal laws and constitutions. Key focus areas include the equity and housing affordability impacts of different development regulations. This is a “tools” course designed to help students understand the differences, strengths, and weaknesses of different legal tools available to local governments and how they can be used in combination to achieve planning goals.

Students are urged to also take URPL 5020 (Planning Law and Institutions) which is a “law” course focusing on leading court decisions that affect the planning profession. Course requirements include in-class exercises, two short written assignments, a timed mid-term and final exam. Participation in class discussions is required and will constitute 20% of course grade.

URPL 6230 Urban Data Science

Urpl 6235 environmental justice, urpl 6250 gis for urban planning **.

Instructor: Manish Shirgaokar 

Syllabus:   URPL 6250 GIS Syllabus Fall 2021

3 Credit Elective Course (Lecture/Lab)

This course will teach you how to interpret an urban issue using GIS, identify sources for evidence, and analyze geospatial information using ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro software. You will learn how to make technically accurate maps, use geoprocessing tools to address questions using vector and raster data, and utilize spatial analysis to provide insights for planning problems in the Denver Metropolitan Region.   

Students take this course along with (or after) taking Planning Methods (URPL 5010). The first two thirds of the class sessions have brief lectures and technical labs linked to homework assignments. These labs increase in complexity and are designed to impart geospatial skills that will get you ready for the job market. A term project, in teams of two students, develops throughout the semester, and the last four sessions are dedicated to finishing analysis and writing. The final deliverable is a term project report.   

Image Credit: Adison Petti, MURP Student

URPL 6350 City Design Fundamentals

Instructor: Ken Schroeppel   

Syllabus: URPL 6350 City Design Fundamentals Syllabus Fall 2021

*Formerly the "Form and Formation of Cities" course 

This course Investigates the historical roots, spatial patterns, and physical forms of cities and their evolution over time; the environmental, cultural, and economic forces influencing city design; and urban design as the nexus of the planning and design professions in contemporary city-building.

URPL 6405 Urban Housing

Instructor: Jennifer Steffel Johnson   

Syllabus: URPL 6405 Urban Housing Syllabus Fall 2021

This course addresses housing as a vital element of the urban fabric.  We will examine the sociological, physical, economic, and political aspects of urban housing in the U.S.  A few of the basic, big questions that guide the class include:   

• Why do people live where they do?  (demand-side factors) 
• What housing gets built and why?  (supply-side factors) 
• In what ways does the U.S. housing system fail, and what are some solutions? 

Developing creative design and policy solutions to complex problems such as housing requires effective collaboration between people with diverse skills and perspectives.  Therefore, this class is intentionally interdisciplinary, including students from Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Public Health, and other disciplines. Through our weekly discussions and in-class activities, as well as our class projects, we will learn together and from each other.   

In the first half of the semester, we will work in interdisciplinary teams to conduct background research for and participate in real-client affordable housing design charrettes that will take place in three Colorado locations in late September.  In the second half of the semester, students will investigate a local housing issue of their interest, including both primary and secondary research, and produce a white paper that documents the issue and recommends solutions.

URPL 6455 Real Estate Development and Finance

Instructor: Joel Starbuck   

Syllabus: URPL 6455 Real Estate Development and Finance Syllabus Fall 2021

This course offers the student the opportunity to delve into the world of commercial and residential real estate.  Topics you will learn include real estate law and contracts, development, and financial analysis.  You will also study urban planning, affordable housing, and commercial development through the eyes of the investment community. 

Students taking this course will tour an affordable housing project and have the opportunity to discuss the project with the developer onsite.  The course also invites guest lecturers covering topics such as water rights, commercial development from the engineering viewpoint, and commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) programs.  In addition to in-depth homework assignments, the students will also participate in a group project designing and presenting a multi-use redevelopment project.

URPL 6500 Environmental Planning and Management

Instructor: Austin Troy 

Syllabus: URPL 6500 Environment Planning Management Syllabus Fall 2021

This course covers topics related to the integration of environmental sustainability into urban and regional planning from the perspective of the natural/physical sciences on the one hand and policy, planning, and management on the other. 

The course is split into two modules: terrestrial resources and water resources. We then focus on a variety of topics relevant to planners and urban/suburban contexts, within the terrestrial domain, including urban heat island management, habitat conservation, urban forestry and agriculture, endangered species management, fire-safe planning in the wildland-urban interface, brownfields remediation and community-based parks and open space planning. In the process we will cover some key pieces of legislation, such as the Endangered Species Act, NEPA and CERCLA. 

The second module starts with the scientific fundamentals of surface and groundwater hydrology and then focuses on topics integrating water and planning, such as stormwater management, source water/ groundwater protection, residential water conservation, water supply management, water pollution control, and Clean Water Act compliance. Instruction in scientific principles is designed to convey key concepts and terminology that are essential for understanding the technical literature upon which environmental plans are built. Students apply this scientific literacy to address a planning problem in the final project.  

Throughout the course, students will learn a mix of the scientific fundamentals needed to understand professional documents, legal requirements, and planning best practices. Students will also learn about data sources for urban environmental data and how to analyze and present this data when environmentally characterizing sites.  This class involves several field trips that require some limited hiking, as well as class projects.

URPL 6560 Transit, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Planning

Syllabus:  URPL 6560 Transit, Pedestrian, Bicycle Syllabus Fall 2021

To train you in the planning of transit, bicycling, or pedestrian infrastructure, we will go through the planning, operations, and analytical aspects of these modes with a focus on who rides, what are the constraints, and how to plan. In the first eight sessions, we will focus on bicycling and pedestrian networks, and shift to transit planning in the latter half of the course.   

Students generally take this as a second course in a sequence if they want to develop expertise in transportation. The content is delivered through lectures by the instructor, coupled with 7-8 homework assignments to deepen insights and develop skills. A term project, in teams of 2-4 students, develops throughout the semester and is focused on the Denver Metropolitan Region. The final deliverable is a term project presentation and is aimed at an expert audience.   

Photo Credit: Adam Copolla

URPL 6600 Regional Growth and Equity

Instructor: Carrie Makarewicz   

Syllabus :  URPL-6600-001 Regional, Growth & Equity

Students will learn how metropolitan areas plan and act regionally for housing, transportation, jobs, and the environment through the regional coordination of local and state planning and policymaking, with a focus on equity and justice. They will learn the theory, history, and current state of regionalism in practice, the data and tools used for regional planning, and the politics of localism, and other influences on the process of planning beyond jurisdictional borders.   

This is a seminar course with a mix of lecture, discussion (both student- and instructor-led), and hands-on learning. There is one major assignment scaffolded throughout the semester for which students select a case study region to analyze in parallel with the topics covered in the course, including regional planning history, theory, and methods, metropolitan morphologies, economic development and job markets, housing markets and affordable housing strategies, and environmental protection. Students will learn how to understand regional processes and systems, including social, political, and economic, and how to analyze various types of data at a regional scale.

Elective Courses Regularly Offered - SPRING

Please note: Courses with an asterisk (*) are offered by other programs within the College or University but are cross-listed with a URPL course number as approved MURP courses. Courses with a double asterisk (**) are approved as advanced skills/methods electives.

URPL 6205 Plan Making

Instructor: Peter Park 

Syllabus: URPL 6205 Plan Making Spring 2021

This course offers a broad overview of the various types of plans and the specific processes involved in their creation, including comprehensive plans; rural and small-town plans; corridor plans; small area plans; campus and institutional plans; special plans.

URPL 6260 Advanced Geospatial Methods

Instructor: Dr. Austin Troy 

Syllabus: URPL 6260 Advanced Geospatial Methods Syllabus Spring 2021

This is an advanced GIS techniques course for students who already have a solid grounding in ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro. It consists of both lectures on theoretical topics in Geographic Information Science as well as a weekly computer lab covering GIS techniques. 

The course labs are divided into three thematic modules: 1) geoprocessing, 2) automation, and 3) visualization. 

The first module builds on tools that students typically learn in their introductory GIS class to teach advanced methods for doing multi-layer analyses, including vector geoprocessing, raster overlay, viewshed, network analysis, topology, and spatial statistics. The second module teaches students how to automate, simplify, and share complex and repetitive processes using model builder, iterators, and basic Python scripting. And the third module instructs students on topics including basic imagery classification, LiDAR processing and visualization, and 3D urban modeling with City Engine. 

Throughout the semester students will also learn about theoretical topics in geo-spatial sciences, such as spatial reference systems. In addition to the weekly labs, students have a midterm exam and a final project that is meant to simulate a real-world GIS consulting report.

URPL 6355 Urban Redevelopment Strategies

Instructors: Marilee Utter and Brad Segal   

Syllabus: URPL 6355 Urban Redevelopment Strategies Syllabus Spring 2022

With instructors bringing more than 60 years of combined experience in the urban economic development field, this class features experiential learning showcasing Denver as a working laboratory for best practices and case studies. We will explore a variety of influences that guide the success and failure of real estate development projects, including market considerations, political realities, financing tools, and public/private partnerships. Understanding the business of development will be a focus in this class because the private sector ultimately leads the way in implementing plans and designs. 

Topics to be explored include:   

• An understanding of real estate development principles and economic development finance tools for projects, infrastructure, and commercial districts 
• The local, regional and national political influences that shape projects and districts 
• The physical site constraints and opportunities that shape projects and districts 
• The importance of leveraging resources and creating viable public/private partnerships 
• The role of private developers, planners, and economic development professionals in guiding projects and districts to success and/or failure. 

Classes will include interactive guest panels and periodic site tours.  Readings will be topical and often include case studies from current projects and events. Students will be evaluated on a combination of class participation, critical thinking, a midterm project, and a final project.

URPL 6365 Parks and Public Spaces

Instructor: Dillon McBride 

Syllabus: URPL 6365 Parks and Public Spaces Syllabus Spring 2021

URPL 6400 Community Development

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Steffel Johnson 

Syllabus: URPL 6400 Community Development Syllabus Spring 2021

In this introduction to the field of community development, we will investigate the multiple meanings of key ideas such as “community” and “development,” and explore the ways that planners and related professionals can impact communities. The principles of equity and social justice are foundational in this course, and students will be challenged to reflect on some of their own experiences and perceptions. 

Class discussions will probe key theories, methods, and practices of community development and their application in historic and contemporary contexts. We will explore the physical and social factors that (dis)connect communities, planning practices that spark or impede development, the privileging of different forms of capital, and the challenges of balancing professional expertise with community empowerment. We will investigate equitable and effective techniques for engaging with diverse community members. 

Using some of these participation techniques, coupled with other primary and secondary research, students will apply their understanding of the physical and social components of community development to complete a project with a local community.

URPL 6555 Transportation, Land Use, and the Environment

Instructor: Dr. Manish Shirgaokar 

Syllabus: URPL 6555 Transportation, Land Use, and the Environment Syllabus Spring 2021

Term Paper Sample: URPL 6225 Term Paper Sample

This course is an introduction to the planning and policy aspects of transportation. It is a survey of the transportation planning field that will give you the foundation to understand what various modes of transportation do for society—both in terms of benefits and costs.

Students are trained in thinking about transportation in relation to land use and environmental considerations.    Students generally take this as an introductory course in a sequence if they want to develop expertise in transportation. Half the class time is focused on the instructor’s lecture on the weekly topic. The other half is a student-led seminar and discussion on the weekly topic. There are 2-3 assignments to impart specific skills to students. The final deliverable is a term paper that is developed throughout the semester in consultation with the instructor.

URPL 6615 Rural, Small Town, and Tourism Planning

Instructor:  Korkut Onaran, Ph.D.   

Syllabus:   URPL 6615 Rural, Small Town, and Tourism Planning Syllabus Fall 2019

This course focuses on small town and tourism planning comprehensively within the cultural, social, spatial, and economic contexts of the region, urban clusters, and the small town. It reviews global trends, national policies, and local planning processes through case studies from various parts of the globe. It explores the conceptual tools of reading and evaluating impacts of tourism developments and global transformations on local economies and on life in public realm in small towns. It focuses on issues of cultural identity, authenticity, and financial autonomy within the framework of the recent trends of slow food, slow money and slow city. The final section of the course focuses on the climate crisis and reviews most recent ideas about adaptation. 

Key concepts of the course are authenticity, third place, loose space, vernacular, urban farming, eco-tourism, food tourism, garden tourism, diversification of the local economy, slow money, slow food, slow city, traffic calming, climate crisis, localization, and adaptation.

URPL 6645 Disaster and Climate Change Planning

Instructor : Gretel Follingstad

Syllabus :  URPL 6645: Disaster & Climate Change Planning

This course introduces students to concepts and debates that shape disaster and climate change studies. Features case studies of disaster and climatic issues affecting Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Looks specifically at how planning can reduce risk and increase local resilience.

URPL 6650 International Development Planning

Instructor: Chris Allan 

International Development Planning: Theory and Practice introduces students to the histories, debates, actors, and approaches that shape development planning and practice in the Global South. The course will take a largely practitioner’s view of the field, focusing on how people “doing development” view their work and what tools they use. The course will review shifting approaches over the past half-century, and introduce the basic planning and evaluation tools in use today. It will also look at alternative views of development paradigms, including feminist, Indigenous, human rights, and environmental approaches to the issues.   

The course will use a combination of classic and contemporary readings, online resources, and guest lectures from specialists. Some class sessions will be done in a workshop format, with students taking on various roles of development practitioners. Class participation will be very important, in that the most valuable learning opportunities will involve engaging actively in the methods and concepts presented.

Elective Courses Regularly Offered - Summer

GIS for Urban Planning and Visualization for Planning are offered in the Fall and Summer semesters.

GEOG 5080 Introduction to GIS

Cross-listed elective courses.

These courses focus on planning-related topics within disciplines such as urban design, landscape architecture, public administration, business, and civil engineering. 

URPL 6249 Project Management

Urpl 6395 urban design economics and equity, urpl 6396 urban design and the environment, urpl 6397 design policy, process, and regulation, urpl 6399 introduction to sustainable urban infrastructure, urpl 6547 urban ecology, urpl 6598 traffic impact assessment, potential focus areas.

Through our self-directed elective curriculum, students have the ability to craft a MURP degree suited to their career goals and personal interests. Students may choose any combination of elective courses, whether oriented towards a traditional planning field such as “Transportation Planning,” a customized emphasis on a unique planning niche, or a general survey of diverse planning topics (i.e. no specialization at all). Students are not required to identify or pursue any type of planning specialization unless they want to (specializations do not appear on transcripts). Ultimately, students may choose whichever combination of elective courses they desire.

However, for those students who may want to focus their electives on a specific aspect of planning, we've identified below six common planning “focus areas” and a selection of MURP elective courses that would provide excellent coverage of each focus area. Again, these are not prescribed or required, just suggested combinations of electives related to each focus area for students who may be interested. Additional relevant courses may also be found within and outside of the MURP program.

The most helpful resource for assisting students in choosing their self-directed path through the MURP program is the planning faculty. Students should not hesitate to reach out to any faculty member for advice about which electives to take or any topic relating to the MURP program or careers in planning. For more information, see  Advising .

• Transportation Planning
• Housing and Community Development
• Land Development
• Only one advanced skills/methods elective is necessary to meet the requirement. 
• URPL 6260 - Advanced Geospatial Methods would be an effective specialized elective under any focus area.
• URPL 6800 - Special Topics courses are routinely offered by the MURP program that may be effective specialized electives under a focus area.
• Students may discover courses offered by other programs in the university that may be effective specialized electives under a focus area. Consult with your faculty advisor.
• Environmental Planning
• Physical Planning and Urban Design
• Healthy Communities Planning

Independent Study Elective Course

Student requirements, faculty advisor, project guidelines.

An Independent Study project should have a focus within the field of Urban and Regional Planning, although it may be an interdisciplinary nature. The Independent Study deliverables should be sufficient to evaluate the student's level of learning and master of the chose topic. 

Students should expect to devote a minimum of nine hours per week during the fall or spring semester, and 18 hours per week during the summer semester for a three-credit Independent Study course.

Enrollment Process

To begin an Independent Study, students are responsible for developing a study proposal, approaching and gaining approval from the faculty member with whom they would like to work, completing the enrollment form and getting it signed and submitted, and registering for the Independent Study course. 

More information is provided in the MURP Student Handbook.

Internships

Internships are an important way for students to achieve hands-on, experiential learning. The difference between an internship and a part-time job is that an internship is specifically intended to be a learning experience. The school uses the  Handshake  platform to post internship and job openings but students are also encouraged to pursue opportunities through their own networking and research. CAP students also receive a biweekly email containing information about internships, part-time and full-time employment, and networking opportunities. Students who have been interested in having an internship during their time in the MURP program have not had difficulty finding one.

Our Director of Professional Development & Internships, Jen Skidmore , can assist students with their resumes, interview preparation, and other skills related to obtaining an internship.

Dual Degree Programs

The CU Denver MURP program believes that successful city-building requires expertise, breadth, interdisciplinary understanding, and creativity. Our program emphasizes thinking outside traditional professional silos and we encourage students to explore the planning profession by following a self-directed path and develop expertise in the areas that matter most to them.

In keeping with this spirit, the MURP program offers ten dual degree options. In order to pursue a dual degree, you must be accepted into both programs separately. You may choose to apply to another program to pursue a dual degree after you have entered the MURP program. Once admitted to a dual degree, you must complete the work for both degrees before you can graduate from either. Pursuing a dual degree provides a reduction in the number of credits required than you would need if you earned each degree separately, saving both time and money.

Dual-Degree Programs with MURP

Applied Geography / Geospatial Sciences (MA-AGGS)

Architecture (M ARCH)

Business Administration (MBA)

Engineering Transportation Systems (MENG)

Historic Preservation (MSHP) *

Landscape Architecture (MLA) *

Public Administration (MPA)

Public Health (MPH)

Urban Design (MUD) *

*Programs located within the College of Architecture and Planning

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate *

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The Master of City and Regional Planning’s (MCRP) outstanding faculty help students become professionals that understand and resolve complex urban planning problems.

The curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the urban and regional environment and a foundation of skills needed to plan for today’s regions and cities.

The degree is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board ( PAB ) and is consistently ranked in the  top ten in the nation by Planetizen . 

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The MCRP program offers an optimal balance between theoretical, historical, and conceptual knowledge about urban and regional development and the acquisition of practical skills.

Georgia Tech’s vibrant, metropolitan Atlanta campus gives urban planning students close connections with a diverse range of international , federal, state, local, and private sector urban planning and development organizations. As a result, our students have had unique studio , capstone , internship, and employment opportunities for more than  seven decades .

Thanks to multi- and interdisciplinary courses, research projects, and collaborations with students and faculty from other Georgia Tech programs (such as geographic information science, urban analytics, urban design, civil engineering, building construction, law, public policy, architecture, etc.) our graduates are expert collaborators who can address complex challenges that cities face.

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These sessions are thoughtfully curated to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the unique nuances and requirements of the Master of City and Regional Planning degree. You'll be able to engage directly with our program director, gain invaluable insights, and have your queries addressed firsthand. Follow this link to get signed up. 

Core Courses and Electives

Cp6035: history and theory of planning (fall).

Examines theories of planning and the public interest, the intellectual and historical development of the planning profession, and the roles of planners within political systems. 

CP 6036: Community Dynamics and Engagement (Fall)

Study of theories and dynamics of community-building, with a focus on working in communities, equity and inclusive community engagement. 

CP 6025: Advanced Planning Methods (Fall)

Study of analytical methods in planning including inferential statistics, linear regression, and analysis of variance, and how they are applied to planning problems. 

CP 6514: Intro to Geographic Information Systems (Fall or Spring)

Introduces students to spatial analysis using geographic information systems. Examines fundamentals of software design and geographic data. 

CP 6037: Planning Law, Regulation and Implementation (Spring)

Study of legal framework of planning focusing on managing development and increasing opportunity to achieve desired outcomes for the economy, society, and the environment. 

CP 6031: Economic Analysis in Planning (Spring)

Applies economic principles to planning, including market theory, public goods, externalities, cost-benefit analysis, and project economics. 

CP 6052: Applied Planning Studio (Fall or Spring)

Analyzes and prepares alternative plan(s) for an existing neighborhood, community, or region. Emphasizes application of planning skills in a real-world situation. 

CP 7000 Master’s Thesis or CP 8990 Applied Research Paper

Two-semester sequence during second year

Research Design and Methods Distribution Requirement (Fall or Spring)

3 credit hours of methods selected from the following list.  Other courses possible after approval by program director. 

• CP 6005 Drawing for Planners 
• CP 6006 Visualization for Plan  
• CP 6024 Quantitative and Computer Methods  
• CP 6521 Advanced Geographic Information Systems  
• CP 6531 Introduction to Remote Sensing  
• CP 6541 Environmental Analysis Using GIS  
•  CP 6542 Transport & GIS  
• CP 6543 Public Health Analytics  
• CP 6551 Spatial Analysis of Socioeconomic Data  
• CP 6561 Geodemographics: Data Sources and Methods  
• CP 6570 Socioeconomic GIS  
• CP 6680 Citizen Participation and Community Engagement  
• CP 6760 Negotiation and Conflict Management  
• CP 8400 Research Design and Qualitative Methods  
• CP 8505 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Planning, Policy and Design  
• CP 888x. Special Topics in City and Regional Planning: Research Design and Methods  
• PUBP 6112 Research Design in Policy Science  
• PUBP 6218 Quantitative Models in Public Policy 

Free Electives

Applied-Research-Paper-track students are required to complete at least 13 credit hours of free elective courses while Thesis-track students are required to complete 7 credit hours of electives. Free elective coursework can be selected among classes offered by the School of City and Regional Planning and those offered by any other Georgia Tech school or ARCHE partner universities, such as Emory University and Georgia State University. The elective module allows students to customize their degree to fit their interests as well as complete various graduate certificates or a second specialization track within the 55-credit-hour MCRP requirements. 

Specializations

Economic Development

Environment and Health Planning

Global Development

Housing and Community Development

Transportation

Urban Design

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Application for admission details.

Applicants complete Georgia Tech’s Graduate Admissions online  application , which will prompt them to include all necessary application materials. The  priority application deadline  for fall semester admission, if an applicant wishes to be considered for merit-based departmental aid, such as fellowships and graduate research assistantships, is  January 15th . All other applications can be submitted by the  regular application deadline  which is  February 15 th  or the  final (late) application deadline which is  March 15 . Admission decisions are communicated to applicants typically within a month of the application deadline. We encourage applicants to submit their application sooner rather than later - this gives the admissions committee enough time to reach out with questions or an interview invitation if necessary.

Application materials: 

• Georgia Tech Application for Graduate Admission  
• Describe your career ambitions. Present a sense of what you hope to accomplish with your city and regional planning degree, in what setting and how. Explain how you would use your planning studies to prepare yourself for these contributions.
• How have your prior studies, work and other experiences prepared you to be successful as a professional planner? Why is Georgia Tech the right place for your studies?
• Upon graduating from planning school, if you had 6 months and extensive funding to work on any planning-related issue of your choosing, on what issue do you think you would focus, what would you do for the 6 months, and why would you focus on that issue? 
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae 
• Three letters of recommendation. 
• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher learning. 
• Submitting Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores is optional yet encouraged, especially if an applicant wants to be considered for merit-based financial aid.  If an applicant decides not to submit GRE scores they will be asked to make a case as to how their record demonstrates their strengths and proficiencies in quantitative, verbal, and analytic reasoning.
• Proof of English proficiency for applicants whose first language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 100 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 7.5. For complete outline of the English proficiency requirement and ways to get exemptions from testing, please see https://grad.gatech.edu/english-proficiency   

Applicants typically demonstrate academic performance that meets or exceeds the following criteria: 

• A 3.0-4.0 undergraduate GPA and a 3.5 - 4.0 master’s degree GPA if applicable. 
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores of 150 for Verbal Reasoning, 150 for Quantitative Reasoning, and 4.0 Analytical Writing, if they elect to submit GRE scores. 
• TOEFL iBT Scores, if applicable, with a minimum of 100 or comparable IELTS score. 

We look for master's degree students who will successfully advance the quality of life in communities through planning work after graduation. Excellence in prior academic work is essential, and priority is given to applicants who have demonstrated effectiveness as leaders, analysts and/or designers in previous paid or volunteer settings. 

Dual Degree applicants must be admitted to the MCRP program and the additional degree program separately. Please visit our dual degree webpage for more information, and refer to the other school's websites for information on their admissions process and requirements. 

Students are admitted to the MCRP program to begin studies in the fall term. Applicants can be considered for spring admissions under unique circumstances such as those experienced by transfer students and dual degree students. 

Cost and Financial Aid

Cost:  .

The total cost of the program depends on a number of factors: whether a student completes the program full-time or part-time, whether they are eligible for in-state tuition or pay non-resident tuition, whether students are exempt or not from health insurance fees, and what housing, personal and other expenses a student incurs.    

Residents of 15 southern US states other than Georgia are potentially eligible for in-state tuition for study toward city planning graduate degrees at Georgia Tech through the Academic Common Market   

Current tuition and fee information is available on the Bursar’s website and current year costs estimates that include average housing, meal plan, books, personal, travel and other expenses are posted on the office of Scholarships & Financial Aid website .  

International students’ total annual cost for the 2023-2024 academic year is projected to be $53,402 – including tuition, fees, cost of living and miscellaneous related expenses. The estimate for the 2024-2025 academic year is expected to be available for publication in May 2024. 

Financial Aid: 

The School of City and Regional Planning and Georgia Tech provide a range of financial aid programs to lower the education costs for our students. To learn about the various merit-based and need-based financial aid options, as well as obtain information about relevant internal and external fellowship and educational loan programs, please visit SCaRPs financial aid page. 

All MCRP applicants who submit applications by the January 15 priority application deadline are automatically considered for merit-based aid, which is given primarily in the form of fellowships and graduate research or teaching assistantships. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the mcrp program stem-designated.

The MCRP program itself is not currently STEM-designated; students for whom a STEM-designation is important due to funding or visa considerations often choose to apply for the MCRP+MS-GIST dual degree .  The SCaRP Geographic Information Science and Technology degree is STEM-designated, thus the dual-degree is also STEM-designated.  

Are there application fee waivers?

Georgia Tech offers application fee waivers to qualifying applicants. Comprehensive information on whether you qualify for the Institute-sponsored application fee waiver program and how to request one if you do is available  here . The School of City and Regional Planning is additionally offering a limited number of department-sponsored application fee waivers to applicants who do not fall in the  waiver categories described ; If paying the application fee poses an undue financial burden to you and you do not qualify for an Institute-sponsored fee waiver, you may apply to be considered for a SCaRP departmental application fee waiver by completing  this form  before December 1st. 

What are the different application deadlines and how do they affect my chances of admission?

January 15 - priority application deadline;  applicants who want to be considered for departmental merit-based aid (graduate research assistantships and fellowships) need to apply by this date.

February 15 - regular application deadline;  candidates are encouraged to apply by this deadline; it gives the admissions committee enough time to reach out with questions or an interview invitation if necessary.

March 15 - final (late) application deadline;  we understand some applicants cannot meet the regular application deadline for a variety of reasons; we are able to accommodate late applications that are submitted by March 15. Please note we encourage you to submit by the February 15 regular deadline if possible, and if submitting after February 15 to submit as early as possible.

Your chances of admission are not affected by the date of application submission.

Is the MCRP program an online program?

The MCRP program is a residential, on campus program.  

Can the MCRP program be completed by part-time students?

We encourage students who can devote their attention to the program full-time to do so. Yet, we realize that this is not possible for everyone and students can enroll part-time. If you plan to do this, please make sure that you discuss the implications this may have on financial aid options with the MCRP academic advisor . 

Does the School of City and Regional Planning host an on-campus open house for prospective applicants?

Because of feedback from our current and past students, we have transitioned to offering several online information sessions, rather than a prospective student open house. If you would like to visit our campus before you apply, please email us . We also offer a  virtual tour  of campus. We do host an open house for admitted students. 

Do we have to reach out to professors before applying to the program?

We are excited to e-meet you all, and at the same time, faculty receive high volumes of emails. You do not have to make contact with professors before you apply to the program. The admissions committee is very happy to see your name for the first time when they look through applications, and there is no downside to not contacting professors before you apply.

Can prospective students speak to current students or alumni?

Yes, of course! You can meet a panel of current students during fall info sessions and you can reach out to our Student Ambassadors – current students who volunteer to answer prospective student questions. Our program directors sometimes invite alumni to join them for the virtual info sessions. And some of our full-time and part-time faculty are SCaRP alumni! 

Is there a Georgia Tech's frequently asked questions page a.k.a. FAQ?

You can find the Institute grad school application FAQ here .  

What are the next steps for admitted MCRP students?

Congratulations! Our academic advisor will reach out to you shortly - if she hasn’t done so already - with information about our open house for admitted students, etc. In the meantime, please review this helpful information for accepted students page. 

Meet the MCRP Program Director

Dr. Michael Elliott is an associate professor, jointly appointed to the Schools of City and Regional Planning and Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has been leading the MCRP program since 2014. Dr. Elliott’s current research and intervention work focuses on women’s action toward climate resilience of the urban poor in South Asia. He holds information sessions  for prospective students each fall and is also happy to answer questions via email. 

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Our post-graduation employment rate is consistently strong. Of the 80 percent of graduates with known employment status who did not pursue further education within one year of graduation, 99 percent of 2015-2019 graduates secured employment in planning or planning-related jobs within one year of graduation. To find out more about the MURP program and how it can help you reach your professional goals, read our Director's message and explore our site. Keep an eye on program happenings by watching the department's  News .

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The MURP program provides a balance of critical thinking and skills development, empowering students to address complex urban challenges. Our core courses are developed and taught by our academic faculty, who contribute to a wide breadth of research that links theory and practice across disciplines. Their expertise provides students with strong foundational knowledge, as well as guidance and opportunities for career-relevant involvement and experience beyond the classroom. View course descriptions and degree requirements details on our curriculum page . All PAB-accredited schools must maintain and display up-to-date Public Information covering a variety of performance areas, such as graduation and employment rates. The strength and competitive advantages of our program are reflected in this data.

If you are curious, thoughtful, socially responsible, and wish to make an impact, you are an excellent candidate for our MURP program. Find out about our admissions process, requirements, and timelines . 

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A top program for urban and regional planning graduate programs by Planetizen , our Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) degree prepares students to become leaders who plan for and engage with communities for the greater good. Graduates apply their knowledge and technical skills in a wide variety of settings, from private business to social impact non-profit organizations to public sector agencies at all levels.

Applied Planning Skills

Community and Economic Development

Global and Comparative Planning

Housing and Equitable Development

Land Use and Environmental Planning

Physical Planning and Design

Social Justice and Urban Development

Sustainability, Resilience, Adaptation and Climate Change

Transportation Planning

Focus Areas

The Master of Urban Regional Planning program’s flexible curriculum provides students the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics in the field of urban and regional planning or gain depth in a specific area. These areas include Applied Planning Skills; Community and Economic Development; Global and Comparative Planning; Housing and Equitable Development; Land Use and Environmental Planning; Physical Planning and Design; Social Justice and Urban Development; Sustainability, Resilience, Adaptation, and Climate Change; and Transportation Planning.

/ Student Work: Exit Projects

Most students participate in a Capstone project in the final semester of the program. Students can also undertake an individual professional project or thesis as an alternative exit project . Many of these plans, developed by students for real clients, have won awards from the National American Planning Association and the Michigan Association of Planning.

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Making decisions about the next step in your educational journey is a time full of opportunity and potential; however, it may also be accompanied by concerns regarding paying for your degree. There are numerous financial resources to help you manage tuition and living expenses.

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A series of core courses serves to give the student a broad-based knowledge of planning. These classes deal with urban and regional planning analysis, history and theory, professional practice, and the social, economic, political, legal, and physical aspects of planning.

/ Accredited Degree

The M.U.R.P. degree, which is formally accredited through the Planning Accreditation Board , takes a broad view of the scope of urban and regional planning. The core courses provide a foundation for all areas of planning, and electives at both Taubman and other highly-ranked UM graduate programs provide flexibility to shape your studies to your interests.

Taubman College Career and Professional Development offers a variety of programs, services and resources to assist students and alumni in exploring careers, securing positions and continuing skill development and management.

For additional information on career opportunities, visit our career and professional development page.

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The Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree is an approved field of study within the U.S. government’s official STEM fields list. When a student earns a degree in a field on the STEM fields list, they may be eligible for the 24-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension. OPT is defined as practical work experience in your field of study after completion of a degree. With a STEM degree, a student’s “regular” OPT of 12 months may be extended for an additional 24 months. For further details regarding STEM extensions contact the International Center.

Taubman College Pathways

The Taubman College Pathways program seeks to create avenues to diversify the Taubman College community and the fields of architecture and urban planning. Geared toward those exploring graduate education, the program provides an opportunity for career exploration and learning more about Taubman College’s academic offerings in an intimate setting. Our goal is to expand the diversity of our College and disciplines in as many ways as possible, including but not limited to socioeconomic status, educational experiences, race/ethnicity, etc.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan is a phenomenal place to study urban planning. A city with progressive urban planning efforts, Ann Arbor has been called the sixth borough, the 21st arrondissement, the second Loop, and the seventh Zone. Explore this website to discover why Ann Arbor is the #6 best city to live in America (niche.com)!

/ Concurrent Undergraduate/Graduate Studies (CUGS)

A CUGS student graduates with a Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree in one additional year after the combined year.

Up to 15 credits of graduate-level courses may be counted toward both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees. Students interested in CUGS should consult their undergraduate advisors and the Taubman College Urban and Regional Planning Program in their sophomore year. To be eligible for the CUGS option, a student must have a 3.7 GPA or greater and have completed at least 105 credits before dual enrollment begins. Students earning dual bachelor’s degrees are NOT eligible for CUGS.

The applicant must first submit a written request for entering CUGS to the appropriate advisor in LSA Newnan, LSA Honors, or the Residential College. If the applicant’s request is granted, the student is provided a letter expressing this approval. Applicants must submit the Rackham application, the application fee, and a letter of approval from the appropriate advisor serving as a proxy of the Dean of LSA by October 15th of their junior year. International applicants are also required to submit financial resource information. Applications for CUGS are evaluated by looking at a student’s breadth of the undergraduate program, commitment to the field, degree of motivation, academic ability, and GPA, among other factors ordinarily used by graduate admissions committees.

More detailed information on the application procedure can be obtained from the following:

• Taubman College CUGS Application Guide  (PDF 165KB)
• Concurrent Undergraduate/Graduate Studies (CUGS) Election Form  (PDF 477KB)
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Are there opportunities for hybrid, virtual, or part time courses.

Courses are offered fully in-person. The MURP Program is a full time program and does not offer part-time options.

Is it required or expected of me to reach out to the Faculty before I apply?

No, but you are welcome to reach out to any faculty member that you want to connect with.

I do not have an undergraduate degree in urban planning, will my application be considered for this program?

Yes, we accept students from various backgrounds of study and work experience.

My English proficiency score doesn’t meet the minimum requirement, can I still apply?

Yes, you can still apply. However, Taubman College doesn’t provide conditional admission. We encourage you to retake the test until you receive the minimum score.

Will I be considered for assistantships when I apply for admission?

Taubman College assistantships are available for students to apply after one semester enrolled. Please review the Paying for Your Degree webpage for additional funding resources.

When will I receive my admission decision?

Applicants will be notified of their admission decision by late-February or early March. If you are admitted, you will see that you have been recommended for admission via the online Wolverine Access web application status portal. Decision  letters are sent via email. Any merit scholarship award decisions made by the Program Chair will be noted in the letter of admission.

When do I need to enter my decision?

April 15th. Students choosing to accept admission to the Master of Science must pay a $500 enrollment deposit. Payment may be completed online by e-check through Wolverine Access , credit card, or in the form of a check or money order (in US dollars) made payable to University of Michigan. This deposit reserves your space in the program. The $500 payment will be credited to your student account and applied toward your tuition.

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Urban planning is an essential tool in creating vibrant and healthy communities. It is the practice of balancing the needs of a society with limited resources to ensure equitable development and long-term sustainability. Urban planners work at all scales, from local communities to global initiatives, helping to shape cities, regions and even entire countries.

At its core, urban planning focuses on improving the quality of life through efficient use of land, transportation networks and public services such as education and healthcare facilities.

Planning can be a powerful tool in tackling social issues like poverty, inequality and environmental degradation by finding smart solutions that meet people’s needs while preserving natural resources.

This can include everything from designing walkable neighbourhoods that promote physical activity to creating green spaces that clean air pollutants out of the atmosphere.

Conducting research on urban planning topics is essential for students writing dissertations because it allows them to understand the field better while developing critical thinking skills.

Researching urban planning topics gives students insight into life within various cities and towns worldwide. Knowing how different areas have developed over time can help inform future decisions shaping our society.

Research projects give students hands-on experience conducting surveys and collecting data, which can then be used to formulate opinions about current issues facing cities and regions today.

How to Choose the Best Urban Planning Dissertation Topic

Choosing a dissertation topic for urban planning can be one of the most challenging and rewarding. It’s essential for students to take the time to carefully research and assess different topics, as this will form the basis for their entire dissertation project.

The following tips will help students choose a dissertation topic that connects with their interests while also contributing something new and exciting to urban planning literature.

• First, students must consider what topics they are passionate about within urban planning.
• Doing so may reveal potential research gaps or intersections, which could become their project’s focus.
• Identifying any specific industry trends or current debates in this area is also beneficial and could provide an impetus for conducting original research.

List of Urban Planning Dissertation Topics

• Chinese urban planning at fifty: an assessment of the planning theory literature
• Shifting approaches to planning theory: Global North and South
•  Disintegrated development at the rural-urban fringe: Re-connecting spatial planning theory and practice
• Computer-supported participation in urban planning from the viewpoint of “Communicative Planning Theory.”
• Jaqueline Tyrwhitt: a transnational life in urban planning and design
• A serious Digital game for urban planning: “B3—Design your marketplace!”
• The value of community informatics to participatory urban planning and design: a case study in Helsinki
• Urban planning and development in Tehran
• Application of system dynamics model as a decision-making tool in urban planning process toward stabilising carbon dioxide emissions from cities
• Property, politics, and urban planning: a history of Australian city planning, 1890-1990
• The making of urban America: a history of city planning in the United States
• Slope instability in static and dynamic conditions for urban planning: the ‘Oltre Po Pavese’case history (Regione Lombardia–Italy)
• The impact of sanitary reform upon American urban planning, 1840-1890
•  The capital of Europe: Architecture and urban planning for the European Union
• Settlement history and urban planning at Zincirli Höyük, southern Turkey
• Urban transportation planning in the United States: history, policy, and practice
• Beyond the colonial city: Re-evaluating the urban history of India, ca. 1920–1970
• Shadows of planning: on landscape/planning history and inherited landscape ambiguities at the urban fringe
• White cities, linguistic turns, and Disneylands: The new paradigms of urban history
• Analysis of problems in urban green space system planning in China
• Lagos (Nigeria) flooding and influence of urban planning
• Reusing organic solid waste in urban farming in African cities: A challenge for urban planners
• An assessment of public participation GIS and Web 2.0 technologies in urban planning practice in Canela, Brazil
• City of change and challenge: Urban planning and regeneration in Liverpool
• Urban planning in Russia: towards the market

What is the Importance of Choosing the Correct Urban Planning Research Topic

Urban planning is a very important topic for students to study, as it helps them understand the complexities of city life and its many related disciplines. When researching an urban planning dissertation topic, students should carefully consider their approach and the structure of their research project.

An excellent urban planning dissertation topic can help students better understand the issues, provide insight into potential solutions, and even develop new ideas for further investigation.

When selecting an urban planning dissertation topic, it is important for students to consider their interests in the subject matter. Choosing a topic that aligns with students’ interests will often result in more meaningful results and may lead to exciting discoveries.

Students should also be aware of current events or trends relevant to their chosen field, as these can provide invaluable insights into urban planning topics.

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When to choose the urban planning dissertation topic.

In terms of choosing a topic for the dissertation, students should take into account the time of their academic year. Having enough time for research is important. In case you do not have time to write your dissertation, visit our website and see our services .

How do I choose the most appropriate urban planning dissertation topic?

The best way to choose an appropriate topic is by doing research on various topics related to urban planning. Consider what research you want to do and how much time you have to write your dissertation.

Examining journals and publications that explore urban planning issues can give you ideas about potential topics for your dissertation. Additionally, attending conferences or seminars related to urban planning can provide insight into current research in this field.

Can I use these topics for my dissertation?

The topics listed here can be used for your dissertation. There are a variety of topics you can use depending on the type of research project you are doing.

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Step 1: Research Process

Step 2:Literature Review

Review articles give you an overview of your topic on the current state of the research. Review Articles explain:

• the main people working in a field;
• recent major advances and discoveries;
• significant gaps in the research;
• current debates;
• ideas of where research might go next.

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Step 3: Research Design & Methods

What is research design how is it different from research method.

Research design is how you will answer your question. It's a plan to answer your research question.  A research method is your strategy used to implement that plan. These ideas are closely related but research design ensures you will answer your research question more effectively.

Which research method should I choose ?

It depends on your research and the data you are trying to collect. Common research methods used are:

• Observation / Participant Observation
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• Secondary Data Analysis / Archival Study
• Mixed Methods (combination of some of the above)

Step 4: Findings/Discussion

The step is where you discuss your research in an objective, factual way. You are communicating factual information about your topic based on the evidence you found in articles, books, and media backed by data you have collected. Use the active voice as much as possible (e.g., achieved, improved, report, etc.)

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UMass Regional Planning Professors Elisabeth Infield and Henry Renski, along with affiliated faculty member Damla Kuru and Master of Regional Planning graduate students hosted a national climate workshop with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) excels in six areas of research and teaching. These topics of study, while diverse, share a strong emphasis on climate resilience, and social, environmental, and economic justice.  

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Plans and designs gain meaning when they represent the needs, dreams, values, and goals of those who will use them. Questions of justice in the distribution of costs and benefits and power and privilege are central to all policy and planning. Research in this theme explores the interconnections between engagement, justice, and multiple and diverse publics in policy, planning and design.

Core faculty:   Carolina Aragon, Elizabeth Brabec, Michael Di Pasquale, Frank Sleegers, Darrel Ramsey-Musolf

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Sustaining communities and places requires integrating new and existing modes of production in communities, landscapes, and professions.  Our faculty are leaders in investigating entrepreneurship, development and redevelopment, technological change, and the reuse of industrial space to meet new social and economic needs.  

Core faculty:   Henry Renski, John Mullin, Wayne Feiden

Affiliated Research Centers:  Center for Economic Development

Cultural landscapes—from historic urban centers, to rural countrysides, to vernacular and designed parks and gardens—are an increasingly important part of planning and landscape architecture practice. Faculty research investigates policy, planning, and design issues in the identification, interpretation, and conservation of the living heritage of cultural landscapes.

Core faculty:   Elizabeth Brabec, Ethan Carr, Theodore Eisenman, Patricia McGirr

Affiliated Research Centers:  Center for Heritage and Society ,  Graduate Certificate in Cultural Landscape Management

Design Exploration links research and creative works within three reciprocal processes—spatial experience, design thinking, and making places—in public art, intimate gardens, neighborhoods, communities, and the cityscape. We integrate design and scholarship through award winning exhibitions, design/build projects, built landscapes, and plans.

Core faculty:   Carolina Aragon, Carey Clouse, Mike Davidsohn, Michael Di Pasquale, Theodore Eisenman, Patricia McGirr, Frank Sleegers, Jane Thurber

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Landscapes and spatial form need to support positive ecologies while being low-carbon and climate-resilient. This theme connects emerging best practices in built form to the municipal, state, national and international policies and processes that enable achieving them. Research addresses green infrastructure, climate change, resilience, sustainable and low impact policy, and design practices in small towns, cities, and global metropolitan regions.

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Affiliated Research Centers: Center for Resilient Metro-Regions,  SAGE Project on Resilient Infrastructure ,  Graduate Certificate in Climate Change and Green Infrastructure

Regional scale landscape planning promotes the thoughtful achievement of human and natural needs while linking edge, node and corridor across multiple scales. Regions are geophysical but also social, and defined through ecology and culture. The Department has particular strength in greenway planning and green infrastructure, and in interpreting the role of open space and communities within their regional context in the US and internationally.

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Before you get started on your dissertation or thesis research, make an appointment with librarian Karen Sobel (karen [dot] dobel [at] ucdenver [dot] edu). After your appointment, you'll understand several things better:

-Which databases and other resources are most appropriate for your research

-Which keywords find the best results for your topic in each database

-How to find high-resolution images for your research

-Most importantly, you'll understand how to change your research strategies as your questions change.

If you'd like to see dissertations/theses that other students have written for your advisor , go to Dissertations and Theses at the CU System . Enter your advisor's name.

Annotated Bibliographies

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• The Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill: Literature Reviews Detailed advice on writing a literature review.

Watch the following video from NCSU for more literature review advice.

Zotero: Citation Management Software

Zotero is a free piece of citation management software, available through zotero.org . It creates bibliographies in many citation formats. It also stores copies of articles that you use in your research. Your Zotero account syncs between computers and is accessible online. It also connects with Word and Google Docs. Watch this video for more information on Zotero's capabilities.

What Kinds of Info Do Different Sources Offer?

books --> background, structure of a topic, history of a topic, detailed overview of a topic

peer-reviewed articles --> in-depth research/commentary/criticism on a focused topic, statistics (selected, in context of a study)

reference sources (such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, manuals, etc.) --> quick information that we tend to "look up." May be highly tailored to a specific professional field.

trade articles --> commentary and professional information by and for professionals in a specific field

historic maps & neighborhood information --> details on what a very specific area was like in the past. Work with the data & draw your own conclusions. Images can be very helpful. (Note: Denver Public Library's digital collections are the best source for this info on Denver neighborhoods.)

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The MSc Urban and Regional Planning by research is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree.

The School of Architecture and Planning is equipped to supervise Masters and PhD by research with expertise in the area of urban and planning theory and sustainable development.

The School has a pool of academic members of staff who can supervise research towards our research-based postgraduate degrees. Admission to the School depends on the availability of a supervisor from within the staff who is capable of and willing to supervise in the area of study. Interested candidates are encouraged to look at the staff list to consider who might be able to provide appropriate supervision in the candidate’s particular area of interest.

Students are then advised to consult with the School PRIOR to submitting a formal application through the Student Enrolment Centre. You can send your enquiry to the School Postgraduate Degree Coordinator or the School Postgraduate Administrator.

The enquiry, which may mention which supervisor(s) the candidate has in mind, will be circulated to relevant members of staff. By way of enquiry, potential candidates should e-mail the following information with a covering e-mail text:

• A 3-5 page text of the intended area of research and topic, research question and methods
• A copy of degrees and an academic transcript indicating marks
• An electronic copy of any previous research undertaken (if available)
• names of academic referees

Only if the School deems the candidate ready and if it is able to identify a potential supervisor or co-supervisors, will the candidate be encouraged to proceed to the formal application process.

Preparing for the Formal Application Process

Once instructed to do so by the School, applicants must compile a formal application.  

Entry Requirements

An honours level degree in Planning, with a minimum of 65% aggregate in the honours year of study, and a proven ability to write academically. The School only accepts candidates for whom it is able to provide supervision.

• 3-5 page research proposal covering the following:
• a preliminary title of the research,
• a context/background section,
• a motivation section,
• an outline of the research problem (question and aims/objectives),
• a method overview section,
• an appraisal of sample readings and a list of sample references/bibliography.   

University Application Process

• Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC) . Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment.  Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
• Please apply online . Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal .
• Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the  Self Service Portal .
• Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

International students , please check this section .

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Doctoral Theses in Urban and Regional Planning

A chronological checklist.

The following are doctoral theses completed by individual students in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Please see Find Dissertations for more details about locating doctoral theses in general.  Check the online catalog for doctoral theses not listed here.

Most call numbers and locations are given after each entry; if not available, search the online catalog under author or title. Call numbers are linked to the entry in the online catalog or IDEALS when available.

Yu, Chenxi. Three papers in urban and regional economic and development/ by Chenxi Yu. Dissertation (Ph.D.) – University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign , 2015. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Regional Planning/    Found in IDEALS

Kashem, Md Shakil Bin. Moving towards disaster: examining the changing patterns of social vulnerability in a multi-hazard urban environment/ by Md Shakil Bin Kashem. Dissertation (Ph.D.) – University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign , 2015. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Regional Planning/    Found in IDEALS

Lee, Sungwon. The role of urban spatial structure in reducing VMT and GHG emissions/ by Sungwon Lee. Dissertation (Ph.D.) – University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2015. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Regional Planning/   Found in IDEALS

Vincentelo Lupa, Claudia Mariella . Planning in cyberenvironments: an analysis of the impacts of open data in Chicago / by Claudia Mariella Vincentelo Lupa. Dissertation (Ph.D.)—University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2015. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Regional Planning/    Found in IDEALS

Figueroa, Carlos. Wage equations and the regional economics in Guatemala/ by Carlos Figueroa. Dissertation (Ph.D.)—University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2014. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Regional Planning/    Found in IDEALS

Green, Timothy. Cluster Planning and Cluster Strategy in Regional Economic Development Organizations/ by Timothy Green. Thesis (Ph.D.)—University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2014. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Irawan, Andi. Regional Income Disparities in Indonesia: Measurements, Convergence Process, and Decentralization/ by Andi Irawan. Thesis (Ph.D.)—University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2014. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Allred, Dustin. Examining the Effectiveness of Voluntary Coordination among Local Governments: Evidence from a Regional Land Use Planning Process/ by Dustin Allred. Thesis (Ph.D.)—University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2013. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Boyer, Robert. Transitioning to Sustainable Urban Development: A Niche-Based Approach / by Robert Boyer. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Rahe, Mallory. Building Prosperous Communities: The Effects of Social Capital, Financial Capital, and Place / by Mallory Rahe. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Honey-Roses, Jordi. Ecosystem Services in Planning Practice for Urban and Technologically Advanced Landscapes / by Jordi Honey-Roses. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Found in IDEALS

Nesse, Kate. How Do We Know? Determining School District Fiscal and Administrative Policy in Rural Hispanic Boomtowns in the Midwest / by Kate Nesse. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Found in IDEALS

Sarraf, Saket. Three essays on Social Dynamics and Landuse Change: Framework, Model, and Estimator / by Saket Sarraf. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Found in IDEALS

Borich, Genevieve. The Broader Social Network of Community Planning: A Diagnostic Tool for Communities to Assess Their Planning Capacity / by Genevieve Borich. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2011. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Wan, Jun. Three Papers in Regional Economics: Energy Productivity Convergence, Water Resource Planning, and Workforce Occupation-Industry Dynamics / by Jun Wan. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2011. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Araj, Fidaa I. Planning Under Deep Political Conflict: The Relationship Between Afforestation Planning and the Struggle Over Space in the Palestinian Territories / by Fidaa Ibrahim Mustafa Araj. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Brody, Jason. Constructing Professional Knowledge   :  The Neighborhood Unit Concept and the Community Builders Handbook / by Jason Brody. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning   /    Found in IDEALS

Budhathoki, Nama R. Participants’ Motivations to Contribute Geographic Information in an Online Community / by Nama Raj Budhathoki. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning   /    Found in IDEALS

Chandrasekhar, Divya. Understanding Stakeholder Participation in Post-Disaster Recovery (Case Study: Nagapattinam, India) / by Divya Chandrasekhar   .  Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning   /    Found in IDEALS

Dringo, Marina V. Why Use Agent-Based Models To Explore Social Issues? The Case Of Intimate Partner Violence and Social Support Systems / by Marina V. Dringo. 2010.   Found in IDEALS

Gamal, Ahmad. Appropriating decentralization: how urban poverty project triggers advocacy / by Ahmad Gamal. 2010.   Found in IDEALS

Ganning, Joanna P. Growth Effects of Urban-Rural and Intra-Regional Linkages on Non-Metropolitan Counties and Communities in the U.S. / by Joanna Paulson Ganning. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning   /    Found in IDEALS

Iuchi, Kanako. Redefining a Place to Live: Decisions, Planning Processes, and Outcomes of Resettlement after Disasters / by Kanako Iuchi. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Kim, Jae H. Land Use, Spatial Structure, and Regional Economic Performance: Assessing the Economic Effects of Land Use Planning and Regulation / by Jae Hong Kim. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Found in IDEALS

Robles, Johanna D. The FDI and regional development in Chile / by Johanna D. Robles. 2010.  Found in IDEALS

Finn, Donovan. Our Uncertain Future: Can Good Planning Create Sustainable Communities? / by Donovan Flinn. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009. iv, 203 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 192-202). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Q. 338.927 F497o

Li, Jinghuan. Developing a Markup Language for Encoding Graphic Content in Plan Documents / by Jinghuan Li. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Found in IDEALS

Sandiford, Glenn. Transforming an Exotic Species: Nineteenth-Century narratives about Introduction of Carp in America / by Glenn Sandiford. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009. xiv, 320 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 639.37483 Sa568t

Zapata, Marisa. Planning Across Differences: Collaborative Planning in the California Central Valley / by Marisa Zapata. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Found in IDEALS

Ha, Soo J. Integrated Assessment of Structural Change and Sustainability in the Chicago Region / by Soo Jung Ha. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008. v, 117 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-111). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 354.34 B433r

Kang, Sangjun. Spatial Distribution of Best Management Practices for Stormwater Management / by Sangjun Kang. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008. v, 113 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-99). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /   Q. 628.1 K131s

Kaza, Nikhil. Reasoning With Plans: Inference of Semantic Relationships among Plans about Urban Development / by Nikhil Kaza. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008. xiv, 181 leaves, bound : ill., maps (some col.) ; 29 cm. + cdrom. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 168-175). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning / Q. 711.4 K189r ; Found in IDEALS

Koschinsky, Julia. Modeling Spatial Spillover Effects from Rental to Owner Housing: The Case of Seattle / by Julia Koschinsky. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008. ix, 172 leaves, bound : ill., maps (some col. ) ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 108-114). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning / Q. 307.76097977 K846m

Warren, Drake Edward. The regional economic effects of commercial passenger air service at small airports / by Drake Edward Warren. viii, 414 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 398-413). Q. 338.1 Tbp08w

Wildermuth, Todd A. Yesterday’s city of tomorrow : the Minnesota Experimental City and green urbanism / by Todd A. Wildermuth. v, 278 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 271-276). Q. 630 Tbp08w

Xiao, Yu. Local Labor Market Adjustment and Economic Impacts after a Major Disaster: Evidence from the 1993 Midwest Flood / by Yu Xiao. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008. xii, 219 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 197-205). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning / Q. 363.34097738 X4l

Bendor, Todd K. Redistribution effects of wetland mitigation over space and time / by Todd K. Bendor. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. v, 117 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-111). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 354.34 B433r

Lim, Jaewon. Interregional Migration and Regional Economic Structure / by Jaewon Lim. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. xiii, 143 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 129-134). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 304.81 L628i

Lufin Varas, Marcelo Leonardo. Essays in social space : applications to Chilean communities on inter-sector social linkages, social capital, and social justice / by Marcelo Leonardo Lufin Varas. v, 254 leaves, bound : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 153-173).  Q. 711.40983 L967e

Maeng, Da-Mi. Information and Communications Technologies and Urban Environment: Empirical Analysis of the Washington DC Metropolitan Region / by Da-Mi Maeng. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. x, 119 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-115). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 711.4 M268i

Silva, Carlos E. Three Essays on Regional Economics / by Carlos Eduardo Silva. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. iv, 112 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 106-111). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 330.9 Si382t

Sorensen, Janni. Challenges of Unequal Power Distribution in University-Community Partnerships / by Janni Sorensen. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. ix, 212 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 175-189). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 711.58 So684c

Varas, Marcelo L. Essays in Social Space: Applications to Chilean Communities on Inter-Sector Social Linkages, Social Capital, and Social Justice / by Marcelo Leonardo Lufin Varas.Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007. v, 254 leaves, bound : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 153-173). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 711.40983 L967e

Wang, Yun. Predicting long-term impacts of urbanization in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area on regional emissions of air pollutants from residential fuel combustion : a dynamic geographic information systems approach / by Yun Wang. viii, 142 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 62-69).  Q. 711.40977866 W184p

Aldegheishem, Abdulaziz J. Geospatial sharing as an effective governance tool for policy decision : comparative analysis and implication to Saudi Arabia / by Abdulaziz J. Aldegheishem.  Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006. xiv, 221 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 204-220). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 910.28509538 Al21g

Shammin, Md Rumi. Opportunity and challenges for sustainability in urban planning and the energy sprawl / by Md Rumi Shammin. xvi, 211 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-145).  Q. 630 Tbp06s

Sofhani, Tubagus Furqon. Toward empowered participatory planning: the role of planners in the local planning paradigm change in Indonesia / by Tubagus Furqon Sofhani. xii, 173 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 158-167).  Q. 307.1216 So232t

Vial, Jose Fernando. Interlinking interregional economic models with infrastructure networks : three essays / by Jose Fernando Vial. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006. ix, 184 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 175-182). University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 330.9 V651i

Bonet, Jaime Alfred. Decentralization, structural change and regional disparities in Colombia / by Jaime Alfred Bonet. x, 128 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 106-113).  Q. 986.1063 B641d

Guo, Dong. Structure and structural change in China’s economy / by Dong Guo. 2005. xi, 130 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-125). Theses –UIUC –2005 –Urban and Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 338.951 G959s

Jang, Sung-Gheel. Interoperable multimodal travel guide system : modeling and implementation – a canonical model approach / by Sung-Gheel Jang. 2005. xi, 132 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 119-128). Theses –UIUC –2005 –Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.  Q. 388.0285 J254i

Lee, Jong Sung. Developing spatio-temporal models for retrofit and reconstruction strategy under unscheduled events / by Jong Sung Lee. 2005. x, 102 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 94-98). Theses –UIUC –2005 –Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library City Planning /  Q. 353.9 L517d

Prasai, Sagar R. Transnational migration-development nexus and the capability approach : reframing the linkages/ by Sagar R. Prasai. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2005. vii, 145 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 132-140). Theses –UIUC –2005 –Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. /  Q. 331.544 P886t

Balta, Nazmiye. Climate change policy in an enlarged European Union : institutions, efficiency, and equity / by Nazmiye Balta. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004. xvii, 285 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 279-284). Theses–UIUC–2004–Urban and Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. /  Q. 363.7 B216c

Kim, Jungik. An assessment of the discommodity effects of swine production on rural property values : a spatial analysis / by Jungik Kim. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004. xi, 186 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 177-185). Theses–UIUC–2004–Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.   Q. 333.3352 K56a

Plotnikova, Maria. Determinants of household housing privatization decision in Russia / by Maria Plotnikova. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004. vii, 98 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-97). Theses–UIUC–2004 –Urban and Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.   Q. 363.50947 P724d

Sumadi, Pungky. Governance in a democratic transition : the case of the Urban Poverty Project in Cirebon / by Pungky Sumadi. 2004. xv, 225 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 204-218). Theses –UIUC –2004 –Urban and Regional Planning. Printout.  Q. 320.85095982 Su61g

Budthimedhee, Kanjanee. Effective visualization interfaces for planning support systems / by Kanjanee Budthimedhee. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003. vi, 158 leaves, bound : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 152-156). Theses–UIUC–2003–Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. /    Q. 005.118 B859e

Deal, Brian Michael. Sustainable land-use planning: the integration of process and technology / by Brian Michael Deal. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003. viii, 115 leaves, bound : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 79-85). Theses–UIUC–2003–Urban and Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. /    Q. 307.1216 D342s

Haddad, Monica Amaral. Human development and regional inequalities: spatial analysis across Brazilian municipalities / by Monica Amaral Haddad. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003. xiv, 144 leaves, bound : ill. (some col.) maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 133-140). Theses–UIUC–2003–Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. /  Q. 307.140981 H117h

Nazara, Suahasil. An exploration of interaction effects in Indonesian regional economic development / by Suahasil Nazara. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003. xiii, 156 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 149-155). Theses–UIUC–2003–Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning./   Q. 330.9598 N236e

Henne, Lisa Jean. Power and science in participatory watershed planning: a case study from rural Mexico / by Lisa Jean Henne. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002. ix, 170 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 157-166). Theses–UIUC–2002–Regional Planning.Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. /  Q. 333.730972 H391s

Song, Yan. Valuing the impacts of new urbanism on prices of single-family homes: a case study of Portland, Oregon / by Yan Song Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002. xvi, 137 leaves, bound : ill., maps. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 130-136). Theses–UIUC–2002–Urban and Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. /  Q. 728.370979549 So581v

Wu, Yueming. Seismic risk analysis for Mid-America communities / by Yueming Wu Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2002. ix, 208 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 203-207). Theses–UIUC–2002–Urban and Regional Planning. Printout. Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning. /  Q. 551.220287 W950s

Kumar, Sandeep. Role of information in design review : a case study / by Sandeep Kumar. 2001. ix, 189 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Printout. Vita. Theses–UIUC–2001–Regional Planning. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001.  Q. 711.40973 K96r

Tyler, Elizabeth Holl. Development of an environmental values typology / by Elizabeth Holl Tyler. xi, 256 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-146).  Q. 363.7 T971d

Matier, Debra Anne. A cross-national study of policy entrepreneurship on the part of technical-professional bureaucrats in national environmental agencies : the case of household waste reduction policy in Germany, France and the United States / by Debra Anne Matier. 2000. vii, 269 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Theses–UIUC–2000–Regional Planning. /  Q. 658.421

Tyler, Elizabeth Holl. Development of an environmental values typology / by Elizabeth Holl Tyler. 2001. xi, 256 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-146). Theses –UIUC –2001 –Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from Bell & Howell Information and Learning.  Q. 363.7 T971d

You, Jinsoo. Development of a hybrid travel time forecasting model with GIS : design and implementation issues / by Jinsoo You. 2000. xv, 171 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Printout. Vita. Theses–UIUC–2000– Regional Planning. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 161-167).  Q. 388.10113 Y83d

Alvares, Lucia Maria Capanema. Classifying intermediary non-governmental organizations according to their strategies to empower local grassroots groups / by Lucia Maria Capanema Alvares. c1999. xiv, 443 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. Printout. Vita. Data for this research was collected in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 427-440). 1. Non-governmental organizations–Case studies. 2. Community development–Brazil–Belo Horizonte–Case studies. I. Title. Other: Theses–UIUC–1999–Regional Planning.   361.763 Al86c

Carvajal N., Ana Maria . Evaluating the impact of rail-trail conversion projects on property values : empirical evidence from the Illinois Prairie Path / by Ana Maria Caraval N. 1999. vi, 37 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 34-37).   796.509773 C253e

Hanley, Paul Francis, 1965- Simulating land developers’, sewer providers’, and land owners’ behavior to assess sewer expansion policies / by Paul Francis Hanley. 1999. viii, 89 leaves : ill., maps ; 28 cm. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. “The research design uses a stochastic simulation model of development behavior to capture alternative explanations of sewer provider and developer behaviors. The input data and model parameters are based on 26 years of historical data for a 12 square mile study area in Washington County, Oregon…”–p.2. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Ilinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-80) 1. Sewage disposal–Mathematical models. 2. Stochastic processes. 3. Sewerage–Oregon–Washington County–Mathematical models. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1999–Regional Planning.   363.7284 H194s

Okuyama, Yasuhide. Analyses of structural change : input-output approaches / by Yasuhide Okuyama. 1999. xii, 141 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 126-136). Analyzes structural change in the Chicago economy between 1980 and 1997 and the effects of the 1998 earthquake in the Hanshin region of Japan. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. 1. Input-output analysis. 2. Chicago (Ill.)–Economic conditions. 3. Hanshin region (Japan)–Economic conditions. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1999–Regional Planning.   339.23 Ok7a

Ellis, Christopher D. The effectiveness of qualitative spatial representation in supporting spatial awareness and spatial decision making / by Christopher D. Ellis. 1998. xii, 154 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1998. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 148-151). Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. 1. Space perception– Case studies. 2. Qualitative reasoning–Case studies. 3. Geographic information systems. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1998–Regional Planning.  Q.910.285El59e

Larsen, Larissa Susan. A comparison of Chicago’s scattered site and aggregate public housing residents’ psychological self-evaluations / by Larissa Susan Larsen. c1998. viii, 171 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1998. Includes bibliographical records (leaves 144-152). Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. 1. Public housing– Resident satisfaction. 2. Public housing–Illinois–Chicago–Case studies. 3. Human ecology–Case studies. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1998– Regional Planning.  Q.363.58509773L329c

Lindsey, Timothy Craig. Promoting the adoption of pollution prevention innovations with the assistance of publicly owned treatment works / by Timothy Craig Lindsey. c1998. x, 220 leaves, bound ; 28 cm. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1998. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 209-212). Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. 1. Sewage–Purification. 2. Membrane separation. 3. Pollution prevention–Case studies. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1998–Regional Planning.  Q. 628.50286 L645p

Brodjonegro, Bambang. The econometric input-output model of Jakarta, Indonesia, and its application for economic impact analysis / by Bambang Brodjonegoro. 1997. viii, 142 leaves, bound: ill.; 28 cm. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph.D.) — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 138-141). 1. Econometric models–Indonesia–Jakarta. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1997–Regional Planning.   Q.330.015195 B784

Guo, Jiemen. Comparative study of economic structure of Chinese regional economies using new input-output techniques / by Jiemen Guo. x, 139 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 126-135).   Q. 338.951 G957c

Kim, Sung-Ho. Modeling resident satisfaction : comparison of the Francescato and Fishbein-Ajzen TRA models / by Sung-Ho Kim. 1997. xiii, 180 leaves, bound: ill.; 28 cm. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997. 1. Action theory–Research. 2. Housing– Resident satisfaction. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1997–Regional Planning.   Q.155.945 K56m, cop.2

Knowles-Yanez, Kimberley Lynne. Contested land use planning: a case study of a grassroots neighborhood organization, a medical complex, and a city / by Kimberley Lynne Knowles-Yanez. xiv, 178 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 140-144).   Q. 333.77 K764c

Miller, Claire Ellen. Managing local sustainability : a game theoretic analysis of natural resource conservation / by Claire Ellen Miller. 1997. vii, 195 leaves, bound: ill.; 28 cm. Printout. Thesis (Ph.D.) — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 161-175). 1. Conservation of natural resources–United States. 2. Habitat conservation–United States–Planning. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1997–Regional Planning.   Q.333.72M612m

Montagu, Allen Simon. Natural resource management in Papua New Guinea : an analysis of the forestry sector / Allen Simon Montagu. xiii, 308 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 284-304).   Q. 337.75 M76n

Chin, Yoihee. Multi-stage and multi-objective allocation procedures of urban parks using location decision support system (UPLDSS). vi, 129 leaves, bound : ill. ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 100-103).   Q. 711.5580113 C441M ;   Found in IDEALS

Ding, Chengri. Managing urban growth for efficiency in infrastructure provision : dynamic capital expansion and urban growth boundary models / by Chengri Ding. 1996. x, 118 leaves, bound : ill. ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-117). Infrastructure (Economics). Capital –Management. Urban economics –Management. Theses –UIUC –1996 –Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International.   Q. 658.152 D613M ;   Found in IDEALS

Moore, Alan Wesley. An investigation of a collaborative meeting room supporting small group planning and decision making / by Alan Wesley Moore. x, 163 leaves, bound : ill. ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 157-162).   Q. 658.4030285 M781I ;   Found in IDEALS

Mukherjee, Jaideep. Environment and development : a study of north-south conflict / by Jaideep Mukherjee. 1996. xvii, 274 leaves, bound : ill. ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 264-268).  Theses –UIUC –1996 –Regional Planning. Printout.   Q. 333.70285 M896E ;  Found in IDEALS

Ortiz, Alexandra. Economic analysis of a land value capture system used to finance road infrastructure : the case of Bogota, Colombia / by Alexandra Ortiz. 1996. viii, 109 leaves, bound : ill. ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-91). Theses –UIUC –1996 –Regional Planning. Printout.   Q. 333.332 Or8e ;   Found in IDEALS

Schintler, Laurie A. Managing pavement in a busy urban highway network / by Laurie Shintler. 1996. iii, 103 leaves, bound ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 95-99).   Q. 388.411 Sch34m ;   Found in IDEALS

Vos, Jacobus Johannes . Environmental perceptions and participation in environmental decision-making among blacks : a study of environmental justice and solid waste management planning in two Illinois counties / by Jacobus Johannes Vos. 1996. xii, 142 leaves, bound : map ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-118).   Q. 363.72850977 V92E ;   Found in IDEALS

Westervelt, James Dahl. Simulating mobile objects in dynamic landscape processes / by James Dahl Westervelt. 1996. ix, 144 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-114).  Digital computer simulation. Landscape –Computer simulation. Theses –UIUC –1996 –Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International.   Q. 003.3 W525S ;   Found in IDEALS

Al-Kodmany, M. Kheir Al-Din. Cultural change and urban design: women’s privacy in traditional and modern Damascus / by M. Kheir Al-Din Kodmany 1995. viii, 199 leaves, bound: ill.,maps; 28 cm. Includes bibliographic references (leaves 172-196). 1. Neighborhood–Syria–Damascus. 2. Community development–Syria–Damascus. 3. City planning–Syria–Damascus. 4. Women in Islam–Syria–Damascus. 5. Women and city planning–Syria–Damascus 6.Theses–UIUC–1995–Regional Planning. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. Vita. City Planning Call Number:   Q. 307.09569101 ;   Found in IDEALS

Dickson, Bruce C. Ecorestoration of riparian forests for nonpoint source pollution control : policy and ecological considerations in Illinois agroecosystem watersheds / by Bruce Cameron Dickson. 1995. vii, 119 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 28 cm. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 101-117). 1. Environmental policy–Illinois. 2. Ecosystem management–Illinois. 3. Water–Pollution–Illinois. 4. Riparian forests–Illinois. 5. Riparian ecology–Illinois. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1995–Regional Planning.   Q.363.73946D55E ;   Found in IDEALS

Kim, Hyong-Bok. Capacity expansion modeling of water supply in a planning support system for urban growth management / by Hyong-Bok Kim. 1995. xiv, 216 leaves, bound : ill. ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 206-215). Water-supply –Mathematical models. Urbanization –Water-supply. Water resources development –Mathematical models. Theses –UIUC –1995 –Regional Planning. Printout. Vita. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International.   Q. 363.61011 K56C ,   Found in IDEALS

McGurty, Eileen Maura. The construction of environmental justice : Warren County North Carolina / by Eileen Maura McGurty. 1995. ix, 220 leaves, bound : maps ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 206-220). Environmental responsibility –North Carolina –Warren County. Hazardous waste sites –North Carolina –Warren County. Sanitary landfills –North Carolina –Warren County. Land use –North Carolina –Warren County. NIMBY syndrome –North Carolina –Warren County. Environmental ethics –North Carolina –Warren County.  Theses –UIUC –1995 –Regional Planning. Printout. Vita.    Q. 363.7009756 M179C ;   Found in IDEALS

Simon, Allison. Sequencing infrastructure development in the barrios marginales of Quito, Ecuador : policy findings of a hedonic price model. 1995. ix, 104 leaves, bound : col. maps ; 28 cm. Includes bibliographical references.   Q. 307.1409866 SI53S ; Found in IDEALS

Douglas, Judy Carol. Aesthetic-based conflict in highway planning : Federal Highway Administration putting planners at risk / by Judy Carol Douglas. 1994. xiii, 223 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 210-219). 1. Highway planning–United States. 2. Roads–United States–Design and construction. 3. Highway law–United States. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1994–Regional Planning.   Q.625.725D746A ;   Found in IDEALS

Lee, Insung. Development of procedural expertise to support multiattribute spatial decision making / by Insung Lee. 1994. xi, 153 leaves ; 29 cm. Vita. Printout. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms International. Thesis ( Ph. D. )–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 144-151). 1. City planning–Computer programs 2. City planning I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1994–Regional Planning.   Q.307.1L521D ;   Found in IDEALS

Choi, Keechoo. The implementation of an integrated transportation planning model with GIS and expert systems for interactive transportation planning / by Keechoo Choi. 1993. xviii, 217 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Printout. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1993. Bibliography: leaves 198-216. 1. Transportation–Planning. 2. Geographic information systems. 3. Information storage and retrieval systems–Transportation 4. Expert systems. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1993–Regional Planning.   Q.388.0285C452I ;   Found in IDEALS

Edwards, Hazel Ruth. The role of the residential environment in defining quality of life / by Hazel Ruth Edwards. 1993. xix, 402 leaves, bound : maps ; 29 cm. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Printout. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1993. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 368-394) 1. Quality of life 2. Housing–Resident satisfaction I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1993–Regional Planning.   Q.155.945ED96R ;   Found in IDEALS

Mitchell, Martin D. Changes in landscape forms and functions in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California, 1920-1993 / by Martin D. Mitchell. xii, 329 leaves, bound : maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 297-328).   Q. 333.7153 M6946C

El-Kholei, Ahmed Osman. The role of the government in housing in developing countries : the case of Egypt / by Ahmed Osman El-Kholei. 1992. xviii, 181 leaves, bound : ill., map ; 29 cm. Printout. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 160-169). 1. Housing–Developing countries. 2. Housing–Egypt. 3. Housing–Economic aspects–Egypt. 4. Housing policy–Egypt. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1992–Regional Planning.   Q.363.5EL52R ;   Found in IDEALS

Fields, Deborah Lynn. The application of computer-aided expert decision support systems to developing countries : a case of rural development in Kenya / by Deborah Lynn Fields. 1992. xiii, 283 leaves, bound: 29 cm. Printout. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Vita. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992. Includes bibliographic references (leaves 267-281). 1. Rural development–Kenya–Decision making. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1992–Regional Planning.   Q.307.1412F46A ;   Found in IDEALS

Shiffer, Michael Joseph. A hypermedia implementation of a collaborative planning system / by Michael Joseph Shiffer. 1992. ix, 188 leaves, bound : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Printout. Vita. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 180-184) 1. Hypermedia systems. 2. User interfaces (Computer systems) 3. City planning I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1992–Regional Planning.   Q.307.120285SH61H ;   Found in IDEALS

Almansouri, Majdi Ahmed. The role of the Friday mosque (Al-Jami) in Islamic cities / by Majdi Ahmed Almansouri. 1991. xv, 301 leaves, bound : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Printout. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991. Includes bibliographic refernces (leaves 248-291) 1. Architecture, Islamic–Middle East 2. Cities and towns, Islamic–Middle East–Planning–History. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1991–Regional Planning.   Q.711.40956AL62R ;   Found in IDEALS

Sen, Siddhartha. Role of Indian NGO’s in housing and development : a critical appraisal / by Siddhartha Sen. 1991. vii, 204 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Printout. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991. Includes bibliographic references (leaves 187-198) 1. Poor–Housing–India. 2. Non-governmental organizations– India. 3. Community development, Urban–India. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1991–Regional Planning.   Q.363.596942SE55R ;   Found in IDEALS

Tazik, David J. Proactive management of an endangered species on army lands : the black-capped vireo on the lands of Fort Hood, Texas / by David John Tazik. 1991. x, 247 leaves, bound : ill., maps (some col.) ; 29 cm. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Printout. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991. Includes bibliographic references (leaves 218-226) 1. Birds, Protection of–Texas–Fort Hood. 2. Black-capped vireo–Texas–Fort Hood. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1991–Regional Planning.   Q.333.954816T219P ;   Found in IDEALS

Chin, Yangkyo. Resident housing satisfaction in multi-family housing environments in Korea / by Yangkyo Chin. 1990. x, 222 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Vita. Printout. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1990. Bibiliography: leaves 118-130. 1. Housing–Resident satisfaction–Korea. 2. Apartment houses– Korea. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1990–Regional Planning.   Q.155.94509519C441R ;   Found in IDEALS

Doak, Jill Ann. Regional economic development marketing : process, preparation and organization / by Jill Ann Doak. 1990. v, 83 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Printout. Thesis (MUP)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1990. Bibliography: leaves 79-83. 1. Regional planning–Illinois–Economic aspects. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1990–Urban Planning.  Q.338.9773D65R

Han, Sang-Yun. The application of computer-based information systems to urban planning and public policy making / by Sang-Yun Han. 1990. xvi, 206 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Vita. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Printout. Thesis (Ph. D)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1990. Includes bibliographic references (leaves 188-205) 1. City planning–Decision making–Automation. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1990–Regional Planning.   Q.307.120285H19A ;   Found in IDEALS

Lai, Shih-Kung. A comparison of multiattribute decision making techniques using an iterative procedure to derive a convergent criterion / by Shih-Kung Lai. 1990. viii, 144 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Printout. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1990. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 138-141) 1. Multiple criteria decision making. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1990–Regional Planning.   Q.658.4035L14C ;   Found in IDEALS

Lee, Man-Hyung. Chinese housing policy : socio-historical analysis and policy evaluation / by Man-Hyung Lee. 1990. xi, 229 leaves, bound ; 29 cm. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Printout. Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1990. Includes bibliographic references (leaves 187-218) 1. Housing policy–China–History. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1990–Regional Planning.   Q.363.50951L514C ;   Found in IDEALS

Glosser, Deanna Simmons. Differing perceptions and the resulting uncertainty of public policy : an examination of the Clean Water Act’s Section 404 regulatory program / by Deanna Simmons Glosser. 1989. viii, 165 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Vita. Printout. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989. Includes bibliographical references. 1. Regional planning–Decision making. 2. Water–Pollution–Law and legislation–United States. 3. Policy sciences I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1989–Regional Planning.   Q.307.12068G516D ;   Found in IDEALS

Suh, Sunduck. Implementation and evaluation of nonlinear bilevel programming model of equilibrium network design problem / by Sunduck Suh. 1989. xiii, 179 leaves, bound : ill., maps ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references.   Q. 388.3140113 SU36I;     Found in IDEALS

Rho, Jeong Hyun. Implementation and evaluation of a nonlinear three dimensional urban activity model / by Jeong Hyun Rho. 1988. xii, 164 leaves, bound : ill. ; 29 cm. Vita. Printout. Available on microfilm from University Microfilms. Thesis (Ph. D.)–University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1988. Includes bibliographical references. 1. Traffic congestion–Mathematical models. 2. City traffic– Illinois–Chicago. 3. Land use, Urban–Mathematical models. I. Title. Other: 1. Theses–UIUC–1988–Regional Planning.  Q.388.41310151R346I ;  Found in IDEALS

Briassoulis, Helen. An integrated modeling approach for the study of the impacts of acid deposition control regulations / by Helen Briassoulis. 1985. vii, 178 leaves ; 29 cm. Bibliography: leaves 171-177.   FILM 1985 B762 ;   Found in IDEALS

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What Do Americans Think About Federal Tax Options to Support Transportation? Results from Year Fifteen of a National Survey

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This report summarizes the results from the fifteenth year of a national public opinion survey asking U.S. adults questions related to their views on federal transportation taxes. A nationally representative sample of 2,522 respondents completed the online survey from February 7 to March 12, 2024. The questions test public opinions about raising the federal gas tax rate, replacing the federal gas tax with a new mileage fee, and imposing a mileage fee just on commercial travel. In addition to asking directly about support for these tax options, the survey collected data on respondents’ views on the quality of their local transportation system, their priorities for federal transportation spending, their knowledge about gas taxes, their views on privacy and equity matters related to mileage fees, travel behavior, and sociodemographic characteristics. Key findings include that large majorities supported transportation improvements across modes and wanted to see the federal government work towards making the transportation system well maintained, safe, and equitable, as well as to reduce the system’s impact on climate change. Findings related to gas taxes include that only 2% of respondents knew that the federal gas tax rate had not been raised in more than 20 years, and 74% of respondents supported increasing the federal gas tax by 10 cents per gallon if the revenue would be dedicated to maintenance. With respect to mileage fees, several options tested received support from more than half of respondents. Also, the majority of respondents supported variable mileage fee rate structure options; 62% preferred charging low-income drivers a reduced mileage fee rate, and 52% preferred charging electric vehicles at a lower rate than gas and diesel vehicles. The analysis of trends across the survey series, which has run annually from 2010 to 2024, shows that support for both higher gas taxes and a hypothetical new mileage fee has risen slowly but steadily.

ASHA WEINSTEIN AGRAWAL, PHD

Dr. Agrawal is the Director of the MTI National Transportation Finance Center and also Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at San José State University. Her research and teaching interests in transportation policy and planning include transportation finance, bicycle and pedestrian planning, travel survey methods, and transportation history. She earned a BA in Folklore and Mythology from Harvard University, an MSc in Urban and Regional Planning from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley.

HILARY NIXON, PHD

Dr. Nixon is Deputy Executive Director of the Mineta Transportation Institute and a faculty member in the MS Transportation Management program at San José State University. She specializes in transportation and environmental planning and policy, and her research focuses primarily on the factors that influence pro-environmental behavior and the relationship between transportation and the environment. She earned a BA from the University of Rochester and a PhD in Planning, Policy and Design from the University of California, Irvine.

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Study on food supply chains of Hawaiʻi, Fiji earns national award

• May 13, 2024

An analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on food supply chains in Hawaiʻi and Fiji has earned a faculty member in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning ( DURP ) at the College of Social Sciences a national award.

Subhashni Raj, a DURP assistant professor, is one of 11 recipients of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research ’s ( FFAR ’s) 2023 New Innovator Awards. Raj’s projects focus on understanding the role of Indigenous and ancestral food pathways in maintaining food security during a crisis.

“Establishing food security post-disaster is critically important, yet marginalized or vulnerable communities—especially island communities—are less likely to be prioritized in these scenarios,” said Raj. “My hope is that, through this comparative research we will undertake In Fiji and Hawaiʻi , we can demonstrate that creating space for traditional, cultural, ancestral, and Indigenous foodways in our communities is central to building resilience.”

Raj, who has a PhD in urban and regional planning from the State University of New York at Buffalo, was a Fulbright scholar and Kaufman doctoral fellow in food systems planning.

The New Innovator Award is bestowed on early-career scientists supporting research in one of FFAR ’s research priority areas. Cumulatively, the recipients share a total of $4.8 million over three years.

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News Roundup Spring 2024

CEGE Spring Graduation Celebration and Order of the Engineer

Forty-seven graduates of the undergraduate and grad student programs (pictured above) in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering took part in the Order of the Engineer on graduation day. Distinguished Speakers at this departmental event included Katrina Kessler (MS EnvE 2021), Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and student Brian Balquist. Following this event, students participated in the college-wide Commencement Ceremony at 3M Arena at Mariucci. 

UNIVERSITY & DEPARTMENT

The University of Minnesota’s Crookston, Duluth, and Rochester campuses have been awarded the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, joining the Twin Cities (2006, 2015) and Morris campuses (2015), and making the U of M the country’s first and only university system at which every individual campus has received this selective designation. Only 368 from nearly 4,000 qualifying U.S. universities and colleges have been granted this designation.

CEGE contributed strongly to the College of Science and Engineering’s efforts toward sustainability research. CEGE researchers are bringing in over $35 million in funded research to study carbon mineralization, nature and urban areas, circularity of water resources, and global snowfall patterns. This news was highlighted in the Fall 2023 issue of  Inventing Tomorrow  (pages 10-11). https://issuu.com/inventingtomorrow/docs/fall_2023_inventing_tomorrow-web

CEGE’s new program for a one-year master’s degree in structural engineering is now accepting applicants for Fall 2024. We owe a big thanks to DAN MURPHY and LAURA AMUNDSON for their volunteer work to help curate the program with Professor JIA-LIANG LE and EBRAHIM SHEMSHADIAN, the program director. Potential students and companies interested in hosting a summer intern can contact Ebrahim Shemshadian ( [email protected] ).

BERNIE BULLERT , CEGE benefactor and MN Water Research Fund founder, was profiled on the website of the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF). There you can read more about his mission to share clean water technologies with smaller communities in Minnesota. Many have joined Bullert in this mission. MWRF Recognizes their Generous 2024 Partners. Gold Partners: Bernie Bullert, Hawkins, Inc., Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and SL-serco. Silver Partners: ISG, Karl and Pam Streed, Kasco, Kelly Lange-Haider and Mark Haider, ME Simpson, Naeem Qureshi, Dr. Paul H. Boening, TKDA, and Waterous. Bronze Partners: Bruce R. Bullert; Brenda Lenz, Ph.D., APRN FNP-C, CNE; CDM Smith; Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA MN); Heidi and Steve Hamilton; Jim “Bulldog” Sadler; Lisa and Del Cerney; Magney Construction; Sambatek; Shannon and John Wolkerstorfer; Stantec; and Tenon Systems.

After retiring from Baker-Tilly,  NICK DRAGISICH  (BCE 1977) has taken on a new role: City Council member in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. After earning his BCE from the University of Minnesota, Dragisich earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas. Dragisich retired in May from his position as managing director at Baker Tilly, where he had previously served as firm director. Prior to that, he served as assistant city manager in Spokane, Washington, was the city administrator and city engineer in Virginia, Minnesota, and was mayor of Chisholm, Minnesota—all adding up to more than 40 years of experience in local government. Dragisich was selected by a unanimous vote. His current term expires in December 2024.

PAUL F. GNIRK  (Ph.D. 1966) passed away January 29, 2024, at the age of 86. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 24, at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T), where he started and ended his teaching career, though he had many other positions, professional and voluntary. In 2018 Paul was inducted into the SDSM&T Hardrocker Hall of Fame, and in 2022, he was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame, joining his mother Adeline S. Gnirk, who had been inducted in 1987 for her work authoring nine books on the history of south central South Dakota.

ROGER M. HILL  (BCE 1957) passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 90. His daughter, Kelly Robinson, wrote to CEGE that Roger was “a dedicated Gopher fan until the end, and we enjoyed many football games together in recent years. Thank you for everything.”

KAUSER JAHAN  (Ph.D. 1993, advised by Walter Maier), PE, is now a civil and environmental engineering professor and department head at Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. Jahan was awarded a 3-year (2022- 2025), $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The grant supports her project, “WaterWorks: Developing the New Generation of Workforce for Water/Wastewater Utilities,” for the development of educational tools that will expose and prepare today’s students for careers in water and wastewater utilities.

SAURA JOST  (BCE 2010, advised by Timothy LaPara) was elected to the St. Paul City Council for Ward 3. She is part of the historic group of women that make up the nation’s first all-female city council in a large city.

The 2024 ASCE Western Great Lakes Student Symposium combines several competitions for students involved in ASCE. CEGE sent a large contingent of competitors to Chicago. Each of the competition groups won awards: Ethics Paper 1st place Hans Lagerquist; Sustainable Solutions team 1st place overall in (qualifying them for the National competition in Utah in June); GeoWall 2nd place overall; Men’s Sprint for Concrete Canoe with rowers Sakthi Sundaram Saravanan and Owen McDonald 2nd place; Product Prototype for Concrete Canoe 2nd place; Steel Bridge (200 lb bridge weight) 2nd place in lightness; Scavenger Hunt 3rd place; and Aesthetics and Structural Efficiency for Steel Bridge 4th place.

Students competing on the Minnesota Environmental Engineers, Scientists, and Enthusiasts (MEESE) team earned second place in the Conference on the Environment undergraduate student design competition in November 2023. Erin Surdo is the MEESE Faculty Adviser. Pictured are NIKO DESHPANDE, ANNA RETTLER, and SYDNEY OLSON.

The CEGE CLASS OF 2023 raised money to help reduce the financial barrier for fellow students taking the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, a cost of $175 per test taker. As a result of this gift, they were able to make the exam more affordable for 15 current CEGE seniors. CEGE students who take the FE exam pass the first time at a rate well above national averages, demonstrating that CEGE does a great job of teaching engineering fundamentals. In 2023, 46 of 50 students passed the challenging exam on the first try.

This winter break, four CEGE students joined 10 other students from the College of Science and Engineering for the global seminar, Design for Life: Water in Tanzania. The students visited numerous sites in Tanzania, collected water source samples, designed rural water systems, and went on safari. Read the trip blog: http://globalblogs.cse.umn.edu/search/label/Tanzania%202024

Undergraduate Honor Student  MALIK KHADAR  (advised by Dr. Paul Capel) received honorable mention for the Computing Research Association (CRA) Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award for undergraduate students who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

AKASH BHAT  (advised by William Arnold) presented his Ph.D. defense on Friday, October 27, 2023. Bhat’s thesis is “Photolysis of fluorochemicals: Tracking fluorine, use of UV-LEDs, and computational insights.” Bhat’s work investigating the degradation of fluorinated compounds will assist in the future design of fluorinated chemicals such that persistent and/or toxic byproducts are not formed in the environment.

ETHAN BOTMEN  (advised by Bill Arnold) completed his Master of Science Final Exam February 28, 2024. His research topic was Degradation of Fluorinated Compounds by Nucleophilic Attack of Organo-fluorine Functional Groups.

XIATING CHEN , Ph.D. Candidate in Water Resources Engineering at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory is the recipient of the 2023 Nels Nelson Memorial Fellowship Award. Chen (advised by Xue Feng) is researching eco-hydrological functions of urban trees and other green infrastructure at both the local and watershed scale, through combined field observations and modeling approaches.

ALICE PRATES BISSO DAMBROZ  has been a Visiting Student Researcher at the University of Minnesota since last August, on a Doctoral Dissertation Research Award from Fulbright. Her CEGE advisor is Dr. Paul Capel. Dambroz is a fourth year Ph.D. student in Soil Science at Universidade Federal de Santa Maria in Brazil, where she studies with her adviser Jean Minella. Her research focuses on the hydrological monitoring of a small agricultural watershed in Southern Brazil, which is located on a transition area between volcanic and sedimentary rocks. Its topography, shallow soils, and land use make it prone to runoff and erosion processes.

Yielding to people in crosswalks should be a very pedestrian topic. Yet graduate student researchers  TIANYI LI, JOSHUA KLAVINS, TE XU, NIAZ MAHMUD ZAFRI  (Dept.of Urban and Regional Planning at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology), and Professor Raphael Stern found that drivers often do not yield to pedestrians, but they are influenced by the markings around a crosswalk. Their work was picked up by the  Minnesota Reformer.

TIANYI LI  (Ph.D. student advised by Raphael Stern) also won the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation (DDET) Fellowship for the third time! Li (center) and Stern (right) are pictured at the Federal Highway Administration with Latoya Jones, the program manager for the DDET Fellowship.

The Three Minute Thesis Contest and the Minnesota Nice trophy has become an annual tradition in CEGE. 2023’s winner was  EHSANUR RAHMAN , a Ph.D. student advised by Boya Xiong.

GUANJU (WILLIAM) WEI , a Ph.D. student advised by Judy Yang, is the recipient of the 2023 Heinz G. Stefan Fellowship. He presented his research entitled Microfluidic Investigation of the Biofilm Growth under Dynamic Fluid Environments and received his award at the St. Anthony Falls Research Laboratory April 9. The results of Wei's research can be used in industrial, medical, and scientific fields to control biofilm growth.

BILL ARNOLD  stars in an award-winning video about prairie potholes. The Prairie Potholes Project film was made with the University of Delaware and highlights Arnold’s NSF research. The official winners of the 2024 Environmental Communications Awards Competition Grand Prize are Jon Cox and Ben Hemmings who produced and directed the film. Graduate student Marcia Pacheco (CFANS/LAAS) and Bill Arnold are the on-screen stars.

Four faculty from CEGE join the Center for Transportation Studies Faculty and Research Scholars for FY24–25:  SEONGJIN CHOI, KETSON ROBERTO MAXIMIANO DOS SANTOS, PEDRAM MORTAZAVI,  and  BENJAMIN WORSFOLD . CTS Scholars are drawn from diverse fields including engineering, planning, computer science, environmental studies, and public policy.

XUE FENG  is coauthor on an article in  Nature Reviews Earth and Environment . The authors evaluate global plant responses to changing rainfall regimes that are now characterized by fewer and larger rainfall events. A news release written at Univ. of Maryland can be found here: https://webhost.essic. umd.edu/april-showers-bring-mayflowers- but-with-drizzles-or-downpours/ A long-running series of U of M research projects aimed at improving stormwater quality are beginning to see practical application by stormwater specialists from the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. JOHN GULLIVER has been studying best practices for stormwater management for about 16 years. Lately, he has focused specifically on mitigating phosphorous contamination. His research was highlighted by the Center for Transportation Studies.

JIAQI LI, BILL ARNOLD,  and  RAYMOND HOZALSKI  published a paper on N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) precursors in Minnesota rivers. “Animal Feedlots and Domestic Wastewater Discharges are Likely Sources of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Precursors in Midwestern Watersheds,” Environmental Science and Technology (January 2024) doi: 10.1021/acs. est.3c09251

ALIREZA KHANI  contributed to MnDOT research on Optimizing Charging Infrastructure for Electric Trucks. Electric options for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks (e-trucks) are still largely in development. These trucks account for a substantial percentage of transportation greenhouse gas emissions. They have greater power needs and different charging needs than personal EVs. Proactively planning for e-truck charging stations will support MnDOT in helping to achieve the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals. This research was featured in the webinar “Electrification of the Freight System in Minnesota,” hosted by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies. A recording of the event is now available online.

MICHAEL LEVIN  has developed a unique course for CEGE students on Air Transportation Systems. It is the only class at UMN studying air transportation systems from an infrastructure design and management perspective. Spring 2024 saw the third offering of this course, which is offered for juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Research Professor  SOFIA (SONIA) MOGILEVSKAYA  has been developing international connections. She visited the University of Seville, Spain, November 13–26, 2023, where she taught a short course titled “Fundamentals of Homogenization in Composites.” She also met with the graduate students to discuss collaborative research with Prof. Vladislav Mantic, from the Group of Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis at the University of Seville. Her visit was a part of planned activities within the DIAGONAL Consortium funded by the European Commission. CEGE UMN is a partner organization within DIAGONAL, represented by CEGE professors Mogilevskaya and Joseph Labuz. Mantic will visit CEGE summer 2024 to follow up on research developments and discuss plans for future collaboration and organization of short-term exchange visits for the graduate students from each institution. 

DAVID NEWCOMB  passed away in March. He was a professor in CEGE from 1989–99 in the area of pavement engineering. Newcomb led the research program on asphalt materials characterization. He was the technical director of Mn/ROAD pavement research facility, and he started an enduring collaboration with MnDOT that continues today. In 2000, he moved from Minnesota to become vice-president for Research and Technology at the National Asphalt Pavement Association. Later he moved to his native Texas, where he was appointed to the division head of Materials and Pavement at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, a position from which he recently retired. He will be greatly missed.

PAIGE NOVAK  won Minnesota ASCE’s 2023 Distinguished Engineer of the Year Award for her contributions to society through her engineering achievements and professional experiences.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced ten inaugural (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines awards, with a potential $1.6 billion investment nationally over the next decade. Great Lakes ReNEW is led by the Chicago-based water innovation hub,  Current,  and includes a team from the University of Minnesota, including PAIGE NOVAK. Current will receive $15 mil for the first two years, and up to $160 million over ten years to develop and grow a water-focused innovation engine in the Great Lakes region. The project’s ambitious plan is to create a decarbonized circular “blue economy” to leverage the region’s extraordinary water resources to transform the upper Midwest—Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Brewing one pint of beer generates seven pints of wastewater, on average. So what can you do with that wastewater?  PAIGE NOVAK  and her team are exploring the possibilities of capturing pollutants in wastewater and using bacteria to transform them into energy.

BOYA XIONG  has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 40 Under 40 Recognition Program by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. The award was presented at the 2024 AAEES Awards Ceremony, April 11, 2024, at the historic Howard University in Washington, D.C. 

JUDY Q. YANG  received a McKnight Land-Grant Professorship Award. This two-year award recognizes promising assistant professors and is intended to advance the careers of individuals who have the potential to make significant contributions to their departments and their scholarly fields. 

Professor Emeritus CHARLES FAIRHURST , his son CHARLES EDWARD FAIRHURST , and his daughter MARGARET FAIRHURST DURENBERGER were on campus recently to present Department Head Paige Novak with a check for $25,000 for the Charles Fairhurst Fellowship in Earth Resources Engineering in support of graduate students studying geomechanics. The life of Charles Fairhurst through a discussion with his children is featured on the Engineering and Technology History Wiki at https://ethw.org/Oral-History:Charles_Fairhurst#00:00:14_INTRODUCTION

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