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 & …
Internship Opportunities in Urban Planning & Design
Looking for internship opportunities in Urban Design & Planning? Check out these public and private sector listings for 2025 internships, featuring top employers in the field. Remember to stay proactive by signing up for notifications, applying early, and following up …
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. …
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 Urban Design & Planning Honor Roll
The Urban Design & Planning Honor Roll recognized the profound impact of individuals whose contributions have shaped the department and enriched the field of urban design and planning.
The 2024 – 2025 honorees are:
Wendy Freitag
Al Levine
Robin McClelland…
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”.
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Q&A: UDP welcomes new faculty member Karen T Chen
How did you get into your field of study?
Growing up in Taiwan, I witnessed heat stress, summer storms, and landslides every year. Yet, it wasn’t until a visit to a tribe just before college that the real impact hit …
Vision Zero road safety projects in Seattle are unlikely to have negative impacts on local business sales, UW study finds
Seattle is routinely listed as one of the most walkable and bike-friendly cities in the nation. The city government has committed to Vision Zero, which aims to completely eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030, and embarked on …
Student Profile: Sarah Samdin
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
S: Certainly! My name is Sarah Samdin, and I use she/her pronouns. I’m currently based in Los Angeles, California. For my undergrad, I went to UC Davis, where I studied Environmental Policy …
Tsunami preparedness in WA
WESTPORT, Grays Harbor County — The phone call Westport had been waiting on for three years finally came in November.
City administrator Kevin Goodrich, at his desk early, was the first to get the news: The Federal Emergency Management Agency …