A Design Center for Colorado Communities
The University Technical Assistance Program (UTAP) is a clinical teaching practice at the University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning. This work has been funded by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for several decades and has provided technical services to rural and small local government units in nearly every county of the state.
We provide design and planning services to cities, towns, and neighborhoods across the state while giving students a chance to work on real projects. Our staff and multi-disciplinary teams collaborate with clients to advance community-driven ideas through applied research and innovative design. We take projects from abstract ideas to inspiring design solutions that raise crucial support and funding and ultimately enhance the quality of community life throughout Colorado.
Our Impact
We have worked on 3,000+ projects; serving hundreds of communities in 50 out of 57 rural counties in Colorado.
75% of our projects are ultimately implemented.
52% of Coloradans have benefited from a UTAP project​.
95% of our students are hired within the first month of graduation.
Meet Our Team
