ABSTRACT The redevelopment of urban school buildings of historical value has the potential to contribute to the needs of current residents. Using a case study from Chicago, IL—where more than 50 schools in primarily minority and low- and moderate-income neighborhoods were closed in 2013—this article shows how a community group “Community As A Campus?” (CAAC) […]
Read MoreThe UTRAC Trailblazer award is given each year to a researcher, UDOT employee, contractor, or other professional who has made outstanding contributions or achievements in transportation research in Utah. In the early UTRAC workshops, Utah State University (USU) professors initiated the Trailblazer award. Later, the Trailblazer award became the responsibility of UDOT and was managed […]
Read MoreAbstract Improving bus stops by providing shelters, seating, signage, and sidewalks is relatively inexpensive and popular among riders and local officials. Making such improvements, however, is not often a priority for U.S. transit providers because of competing demands for capital funds and a perception that amenities are not tied to measurable increases in system effectiveness […]
Read More“Eight minutes and 46 seconds was the length of time a police officer pinned his knee to George Floyd’s neck, leaving him unable to breathe. Join us as we take this time to stand united with the Black community against racism and voice that these brutal attacks must end.” Dear CMP Community, As faculty […]
Read MoreIN THE 13 YEARS I’VE BEEN WRITING for Planning magazine, I have been slow to pick up on the impact of technology on planning research and practice. In this column, I will try to make up for some lost time. There is a continuum between the initial conception of a research paper, draft submission to a journal, revision […]
Read MorePhoto by Kelly Van Dellen “Western North America boasts an abundance of scenic mountains, ski areas, stunning desert landscapes and national parks. Living near these natural amenities are small communities, many of which are becoming increasingly popular places to live and visit. The influx of visitors creates unique transportation and mobility challenges for these small […]
Read MoreThe W. M. Keck Foundation has awarded $250,000 to the University of Utah to establish a new undergraduate minor in dark sky studies, the first of its kind in the United States. Dark sky studies is an emerging field that explores the impacts of artificial light at night and the loss of our night skies […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah recently approved creation of the Center for Ecological Planning and Design. The new center merges the provisional Ecological Planning Center and the Integrated Technology in Architecture Center — both in the College of Architecture + Planning — in a new partnership with the Global Change and Sustainability Center. The Center for […]
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