Welcome to the Department of Urban Design and Planning (UDP). Our core mission is to develop a community of inquiry, learning, and practice that helps urban regions to become more livable, just, economically effective, and environmentally sound through a democratic process of urban design and planning.
UDP Announcements
Alumni and Friends:
Be sure to visit our Alumni and Friends Resources page where you'll find an archive of letters from the Chair, a link to our MUP LinkedIn page, and more!
Mark Purcell's new book, The Down-Deep Delight of Democracy, has just been released
Op-ed by Professors Moudon and Drewnowski calls for more aggressive action in combating food deserts in King County
Branden Born was interviewed by KPLU for a story about the lack of healthy corner stores in low-income neighborhoods
A Mountlake Terrace parking study conducted by CEP students was featured in the the Everett Daily Herald
