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College of Environmental Design

City + Regional Planning

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The Transformative Effect of Pogo Park, One of America’s Most Innovative Public Spaces

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DCRP Ranked #2 Graduate School for Urban Planners by Planetizen

The Department of City & Regional Planning at the College of Environmental Design was ranked as the second best graduate program nationally by Planetizen. Read More »

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DCRP Students Bo Chung and Jaime Lopez Awarded USAID Global Development Fellowship

CED master's students Bo Chung and Jaime Lopez were the recipients of a competitive USAID grant which supports cutting edge solutions to address pressing sustainable development challenges. Read More »

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New Study by Justine Marcus and Miriam Zuk Shows Impact of Housing Crisis in San Mateo County

Many low-income San Mateo County tenants have been priced out of their neighborhoods and driven to homes much farther away, leaving them with fewer job options and health services, according to a new study. Read More »

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The Colors of City & Regional Planning

Graduation for our PhD students is very special at City and Regional Planning. Our faculty's colors represent the academic power of many different institutions. Read More »

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Professor Karen Chapple Receives Chancellor’s Award for Public Service

DCRP Professor Karen Chapple was named the recipient of the 2017 faculty Chancellor's Award for Research in the Public Interest. Read More »

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DCRP Alumnus Paul Vitale Wins USAID Alumni of the Year Award

College of Environmental Design alumnus Paul Vitale (MCP ‘63) and his wife Kathleen Vitale (BA Art Practice ‘61) are this year’s winners of the USAID Alumni Association's Alumni of the Year Award.

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Associate Professor Elizabeth Macdonald Co-Authors Study On Pedestrian Wind Comfort in SF

A recent study co-authored by Associate Professor of City & Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Elizabeth Macdonald revisits the wind comfort standard, examining its effectiveness in promoting pedestrian comfort.

News - July 17, 2017

Professor Jason Corburn Publishes Article on Slum Upgrading and Health Equity

Professor Corburn's paper evaluates urban slum upgrading from cities across the world and concludes that few capture the multiple health benefits of upgrading because they fail to consider the interrelated social and medical determinants of health.

News - July 12, 2017

Professor Jason Corburn Interviewed about Improving Health Conditions in Slums

DCRP Professor Jason Corburn is interviewed about new research that looks at slum health improvements from around the globe and how progress from other countries can be applied to low income communities in the United States.

News - July 07, 2017

Fam 1st Summer Camp Gives Mentees and their Mentors a Moment to Shine

AIA East Bay and Fam 1st Family Foundation held their fourth-annual camp in the Cal Design Lab in June.

News - July 07, 2017

As the real estate boom continues, what impact will it have on the Bay Area economy?

The boom in home prices that began in 2012 is still going strong, but experts are questioning how long the overheated real estate market with skyrocketing prices and bidding wars among buyers can continue.

News - June 29, 2017

The Transformative Effect of Pogo Park, One of America’s Most Innovative Public Spaces

News - June 23, 2017

Cities for All: Why Inclusivity Matters to Planners

What does inclusivity mean in urban planning, and why should planners pay attention? CED alumnus Victor Pineda (MCP '06) explains that cities often burden disabled people and prevent them from participating equally in public life.

News - June 21, 2017

College of Environmental Design Launches Global Access Program

New International program for undergraduate students interested in developing their studies in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Sustainable Design to start in Fall, 2017.

News - June 20, 2017

Ph.D. Student Geoff Boeing’s Minimalistic Maps Speak Volumes About Cities’ DNA

Stunning, Simple Maps Show San Francisco vs. Other Global Cities

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CED Exhibition

Design and Diversity Exhibition

Thursday, 06/01/17 – 09/07/17 210 Wurster Hall

OPEN THROUGH September 7th. This exhibit of original materials from the Environmental Design Archives showcases a nexus of design and diversity.

CED Student Event

OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS

Monday, 10/09/17 9:00am – 12:00pm Lobby Wurster Hall

MON, Oct 9, 9:00 to Noon. Registration starts at 8:30.

CED Special Event

College of Environmental Design Open House

Saturday, 10/21/17 9:00am – 2:00pm Wurster Hall

Join us for a day of celebration at Wurster Hall as we shine a light on some of the newest updates to our building, including RICE & BONES, Charles Phan's new concept cafe.

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