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Urban Design & Planning (39)

graduates Congratulations, Class of 2025! We are proud to celebrate a remarkable group of architects, planners, designers, developers, and builders who have embodied care, collaboration, and responsibility. Read More
Dubs giving a high five Honoring CBE Faculty & Staff The 2025 awardees represent the best of who we are—supporting students, advancing our programs, and making a lasting impact through teaching, service, and leadership. Read More
Architecture Hall at the University of Washington, showcasing its iconic architecture with a blend of historic and modern design elements. CBE Roll of Honor Announced This year's distinguished honorees are Ms. L. Jane Hastings, Mr. Benjamin F. McAdoo, Jr., Professor David E. Miller, and Professor Anne Vernez Moudon. Read More
Image of four students with purple and grey backdrops Four CBE students named to the 2025 Husky 100 Congratulations to Braedyn Reed, Kort Maeda, Lela Cooper, and Trevin Thompson for being named to the 2025 Husky 100! Read More
Street signs at Pikes Place Branden Born offers insight on downtown Seattle’s recovery Urban Design Professor Branden Born contributed expert analysis to a new report highlighting downtown Seattle’s steady post-pandemic recovery, with key indicators showing signs of renewed vibrancy. | Axios Read More
Skyline of city with I-5 in the foreground UW Urban Planning Explores Seattle Commutes In partnership with Commute Seattle and the City of Seattle, the UW Mobility Innovation Center and the Department of Urban Design and Planning led the 2024 Seattle Commute Study, analyzing how nearly 80,000 people travel to work and school across the city. | UW Mobility Innovation Center Read More
View of downtown and Space Needle at sunset Karen Wolf Explains Why Cities Create Plans for Urban Growth CBE Affiliate Instructor Karen Wolf joins group of experts to explain why cities like Seattle create comprehensive plans for urban growth management. | KUOW Read More
Large metal structures in a field of grass with people sitting and talking. Gas Works Park: From Industry to Renewal A former industrial site in Seattle has been reimagined as a vibrant public space. “When we sweep aside the history of a place, we lose the magic and significance of that place" says Branden Born, Chair of Urban Design & Planning. | Fox 12 Oregon Read More
Areal view of town in eastern Washington Impact of Rural Migration and Housing on Earthquake Vulnerability A UW study co-authored by Karen T.H. Chen, Urban Design & Planning Assistant Professor, finds that residents with lower incomes or those living in rural areas face higher earthquake risks due to inadequate housing conditions. Read More