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Q&A: Professor Marina Alberti gives insight into how evolution influences nature-based infrastructure
A new Science article by Marina Alberti examines how evolution affects the long-term performance of nature-based solutions, highlighting why planners must design climate-resilient infrastructure as dynamic, living systems.
CEP Senior Farah Tung named to the 2026 Husky 100
Farrah Tung, a student in Community, Environment and Planning at the University of Washington, has been named to the 2026 Husky 100. Recognized for her work in sustainability and public health, she connects research and community impact through her interdisciplinary studies.
UW PhD Symposium Explores Moudon’s Impact on Urban Design
UW’s Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Urban Design & Planning hosted a symposium highlighting Anne Vernez Moudon’s impact, with research presentations spanning urban morphology, mobility and active living.
CEP Alumna Julia Jannon-Shields Awarded OMA&D Spark Award
CBE alumna Julia Jannon-Shields, ’21, receives the 2026 OMA&D Spark Award for advancing racial and social equity through community planning, policy and regional leadership.
Urban Design Alumnus Become's Seattle's First Indigenous Planner
Tim Lehman (Northern Arapaho) began his journey in masonry and became Seattle’s first Indigenous planning strategist, weaving together design, equity, and community—read more about his story and impact.
Gas Works Park: From Industry to Renewal
A former industrial site in Seattle has been reimagined as a vibrant public space. “When we sweep aside the history of a place, we lose the magic and significance of that place" says Branden Born, Chair of Urban Design & Planning. | Fox 12 Oregon
