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We are a community of planners, designers, and analysts committed to understanding and transforming cities and environments, bridging research with practice. We provide students with tools to understand the politics, economics and culture of human settlements amid a rapidly changing climate and society.

 

 

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News + Events

 

Block #1: DUSP faculty Collins featured by BBC.

 

Block #4: DUSP faculty Frank featured in "The Talking Headways" podcast.

 

Block #7: DUSP faculty Diego Velasco named FAICP.

 

 

Block #2: Urban Expo 2026

 

Block #5: Climate Action Day 2026

 

Block #8: Real Estate and Development major spotlighted in "Practical Pathways." 

Block #3: DUSP faculty Wali named World's Top 2% Scientists.

 

Block #6: DUSP faculty Carrio teaches guest lecture at USD.

 

Block #9: DUSP faculty Frank recognized as Highly Cited Researcher. 

What We Do

 

 

Our work stretches across many interdisciplinary practices and methods, such as Community Engagement, Practica, Publications, Media, Research Centers + Hubs, and Student Research. The department engages in research across thematic areas including Justice + Equity, Space + Society, Bridging Borders, and Climate + Sustainability.


 

 

Undergraduate Programs

 

 

We offer undergraduate degrees in Urban Studies + Planning, B.A. and Real Estate + Development, B.S. Our department offers academic and professional support for our students, majors and minors, through Academic Advising and Careers + Internships.

 

 

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