Urban and Regional Planning Department
Our vision is to be a national leader in educating skilled, engaged planners and creating vibrant, sustainable communities.
Our Mission and Values
Inspired by our setting in the downtown of a thriving urban center in the dynamic Rocky Mountain region, our mission is to:
Seven core values inspire all the work we do:
Recent Department News
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Professor Carrie Makarewicz interviewed by Denverite about Lakewood's growth cap
Jul 2, 2019 byCarrie Makarewicz, Assistant Professor in CU Denver's Department of Urban and Regional Planning was recently interviewed by Denverite for the article, "Lakewood voters approve a 1 percent cap on growth."Full story -
Professor Jeremy Nemeth Interviewed for Eater Article on Tom's Diner Controversy
Aug 26, 2019 byCU Denver's Urban and Regional Planning Associate Professor Jeremy Németh was interviewed by Eater for their recent article, "An Iconic Diner May Soon Be Developed Into Housing. The Owner Couldn't Be More Relieved."Full story -
Colorado project is a roadmap for state-specific hazard planning
Apr 17, 2019 byA partnership between the Department of Local Affairs and University of Colorado Denver researchers has produced the Planning for Hazards project: an effort that provides state-specific tools and techniques to help Colorado communities assess their natural hazard risk and address it using land use plans, codes, and standards.Full story
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1250 14th Street
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Denver, CO 80202
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