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Dr. Pineo Wins Best Research Paper as Awards Highlight Global Innovations
The inaugural Healthy City Design Awards celebrated urban projects advancing health and sustainability. Dr. Helen Pineo, Research Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Design and Planning, won Best Research Paper for Storytelling Methodologies for Urban Health Research and Practice. | Healthy City Design
Professor Qing Shen Awarded 2024 PacTrans Outstanding Educator
Professor Qing Shen, Director of UW’s PhD Program in Urban Design and Planning, has received the 2024 PacTrans Outstanding Educator Award for his excellence in teaching, mentoring, and advancing urban transportation research.
Celebrating the Inaugural Urban Design & Planning Honor Roll
We are excited to announce the inaugural Urban Design & Planning Honor Roll, recognizing the profound impact of individuals whose contributions have shaped the department and enriched the field of urban design and planning.
Rachel Berney and Colleagues Review Public Agency Approaches to Building Equity Into Public Park and Recreation Service Investment
CSDE Affiliate Rachel Berney (Urban Design and Planning) published new research with colleagues in Landscape and Urban Planning, entitled “Building equity into public park and recreation service investment: A review of public agency approaches”.
Q&A: UDP welcomes new faculty member Karen T Chen
Learn more about new faculty member, Karen T Chen, in this Q&A including her interdisciplinary appointment and NASA funded projects.
Vision Zero road safety projects in Seattle are unlikely to have negative impacts on local business sales, UW study finds
New research from the University of Washington suggests those worries are unfounded. Published this month in Injury Prevention, an analysis of seven safety projects across Seattle found they had no negative impact on the annual revenues of nearby businesses for three years after construction began. The results could help city officials gather support from local business…
