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
Christopher Endreson
UTAP Field Supervisor
Western Slope Region
Chris Endreson started working for the UTA program at UCD in October of 2013 after working at a Grand Junction prominent architectural firm for 8 years. There he worked primarily on the technical side of design including managing projects in the construction administration phase. He and his family reside in Fruita, CO and have called the Grand Valley home since 2007. He has other family living on the western slope as well providing for many family get togethers and excursions into the surrounding mountains. He and his wife enjoy 4-wheeling and camping as well as traveling to the pacific coast from time to time to awe at the wonders of the ocean. Both he and his wife are active in their local community as a way to help guide give back to this great place to live.