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Seattle skyline Five urban planning professionals honored at the Urban Design & Planning 2026 Honor Roll The UW Department of Urban Design & Planning recognizes Marty Curry, Bob Freitag, William M. Harris, Sr., Karen Wolf and Joseph W. Tovar for their teaching, mentorship, public service and leadership. Their work has strengthened the department and helped prepare future planners. Read More
CBE news highlights: spring 2026 edition Catch up on the latest news, research, events and accomplishments from the UW College of Built Environments in spring 2026. Read More
A cardboard human figure sculpture appears in the foreground while visitors review student work mounted on exhibition panels in the background. Showcasing research and creativity at the 2026 CBE Mentor Program Spring Celebration The College of Built Environments celebrated the conclusion of the 2025-26 CBE Mentor Program with a spring event in Gould Hall alongside FrameWorks: UNITED, UNBOUND, UNSEEN, an AIAS UW exhibition highlighting student projects, research and creative work from across the academic year. Read More
Housing complex in Seattle UW launches Housing Futures Center The Housing Futures Center (HFC) at the University of Washington has launched to help address Washington’s most pressing housing challenges and advance innovative new ideas. The HFC integrates education, research, and community engagement to build capacity and support informed decision-making among policymakers, advocates, developers, housing providers, tenants, and homeowners to shape a future where every Washingtonian has access to housing. The HFC emphasizes the importance of the full spectrum of housing from supportive to market rate. Its work advances diverse... Read More
People sitting in rows in Gould Court surrounded by poster boards From ideas to impact: CBE research showcase honors Moudon “From Ideas to Impact,” a combined research showcase and PhD symposium at UW, honored Anne Vernez Moudon’s legacy while highlighting student and faculty research across the built environment. Read More
Mariam Issoufou standing in front of wooden slats CBE Alumna Mariam Issoufou named 2025 Champion of the Earth by the United Nations Mariam Issoufou Kamara, an alumna of the Department of Architecture, has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth for her work advancing climate-responsive design rooted in traditional building methods and community resilience. Read More
Jannon-Shields speaking in front of a crowd CEP Alumna Julia Jannon-Shields Awarded OMA&D Spark Award CBE alumna Julia Jannon-Shields, ’21, receives the 2026 OMA&D Spark Award for advancing racial and social equity through community planning, policy and regional leadership. Read More
W in front of fountain CBE Alumnus Appointed Regent Dow Constantine (MUP ’92, JD ’89, BA ’85) joins the UW Board of Regents, bringing his experience in planning, policy, and community leadership to help guide the University’s future. Read More
computer screens with data Reimagining Infrastructure Through Data CBE Alum Alireza Borhani has been named to Autodesk’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction for 2025. His work leading digital transformation at the Massachusetts Port Authority is improving how large infrastructure projects are designed, built, and managed. Read More