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Our students build a strong foundation in public action, political context, and the social and economic implications of urban planning. They understand the role of ‘place’ in creating policy and recognize the diverse systems that interact to create urban and regional environments.
Yingling Fan awarded 2012–14 McKnight Land-grant Professorship
The Office of the Vice President for Research announced the 2012–14 recipients. The goal of the program is to advance the careers of our most promising junior faculty at a critical point in their professional lives. Fan was chosen for her work on Transforming the Built Environment for Health and Equity: Integrated Socio-Spatial Planning... (more)
Minnetonka, University of Minnesota partner to educate students and boost community resilience
“We are excited to advance an innovative and collaborative model of sustainability education that can build long-term capacity in the partner community, create new opportunities for engaged teaching for faculty, and train the next generation of students to address the challenges of building sustainable and resilient communities,” said Humphrey School of Public Affairs associate professor Carissa Schively Slotterback... (more)
Research Centers |
The State and Local Policy Program engages in research and public education in the broad policy areas of transportation and economic development. Recent activity includes work on value pricing, rural vitality, knowledge clusters, corridor design, rural safety, and transportation technology. |
The Project on Regional and Industrial Economics conducts research of planning and public policy interest on urban/regional economic development, specializing in occupational and industry structure. Its current projects explore the arts and cultural sector, using mixed methods to study artists, arts organizations, cultural industries and creative placemaking, disseminating results through scholarly publications, public speaking, the press, and person-to-person outreach to parties directly engaged in policymaking. |
Recent Headlines Seeking help with future growth, Rochester already feels strain of expansion Cities turn to artists as urban troubleshooters Oberstar unveils Duluth's first electric car-charging station |
Regionalities The Impacts of Regional Transit Investment: Research, Results, and Legislative Action Regional Innovation Clusters and Economic Competitiveness: A Forum on Lessons Learned from Regional Cluster Initiatives Innovations in Road Safety Forum Video posted |
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Fiscal Issues and Geeky Stuff Spatial Factors of EMV: A Case Study Population without Health Insurance Interactive Guide to Reducing Government Debt |
UpcomingUrban + Regional Planning Events
Wednesday 24 | University–Community Collaboration to Advance Sustainability April 24, 12 p.m. | IonE Seminar Room R380, Learning and Environmental Sciences Building, St. Paul |
Related Academic Programs
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Mid-career Master of
Public Affairs (MPA)
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
Faculty Experts
Assistant Professor Ryan Allen
Professor Ragui Assaad
Professor Emeritus Richard Bolan
Professor
John M. Bryson
Assistant Professor Jason Cao
Assistant Professor Yingling Fan
Professor Edward G. Goetz
Professor Greg Lindsey
Professor Emerita Ann Markusen
Senior Fellow Lee Munnich
Professor Samuel Myers
Assistant Professor Kathy Quick
Associate Professor Carissa Schively-Slotterback
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“The character of our civilization must be judged by the quality of life in our cities. It is in our cities that American democracy will succeed or fail.” -Hubert Humphrey, July 31, 1967 |
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