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.
Category: Urban Design and Planning
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.
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.
Internship Opportunities in Urban Planning & Design
Explore 2025 internships from leading public and private sector employers. Stay proactive by signing up for notifications, applying early, and following up with employers to secure your spot!
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.
Student Profile: Sarah Samdin
We sat down with Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management (MIPM) student, Sarah N Samdin, to hear how the program has enhanced her career.
Tsunami preparedness in WA
UW Urban Design & Planning faculty and other many partners have been working with Westport and their neighbors to help them face the threat of tsunamis head-on. | The Seattle Times
Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. But should it be?
For E. David Blum, there’s one reason for the current state of the market: supply. Blum is a teaching associate with the Department of Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments. He said the only way to create more supply is to build more housing.
Chuck Weinstock – UW Department of Urban Design and Planning Lecture Series
Chuck Weinstock, former director of Capitol Hill Housing (Seattle) and a former VP with Chase Community Development Banking, spoke on November 1, 2023 at the University of Washington campus in Seattle. His presentation was titled “Affordable Housing: If It Was Simple, We’d Have Solved It By Now. We Still Can.”