Ph.D. student JaYoung Kim and Profs. Keith Bartholomew and Reid Ewing publish on bus stop amenities, bus ridership, and ADA paratransit demand
Abstract 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... Continue reading→
Message from CMP Faculty: Commitment to a compassionate, equitable and just society
“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... Continue reading→
Laura Hanson, AICP (MUP ‘05)
Hometown: Salt Lake City Current Position, Organization: Director of Planning, Utah Transit Authority How did you discover urban planning/urban ecology? I started my college experience out as an Environmental Studies major. I really wanted to work for a federal land management agency and spend the majority of my time in the field. However, I started noticing that... Continue reading→
Paulo Aguilera (BS Urban Ecology, ’18)
Paulo Aguilera BS Urban Ecology, 2018 Hometown Small Lake City, UT Current Position Planner & GIS Specialist at GSBS Architects How did you discover urban planning and/or urban ecology? After dabbling in his short-lived career as a pre-architecture student, Paulo very quickly discovered that the Brutalist concrete-exposed nature of the Architecture building didn’t appeal to... Continue reading→
CMP alumni talk about “bike boxes” in the SLC Tribune.
Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Transportation CMP alumni talk about “bike boxes” in the SLC Tribune. “A bike box is a really awesome paint-marked area on the roadway where cyclists can stand and wait for their time to navigate a left-hand turn,” said Heidi Goedhart (MCMP 2016), Utah DOT active transportation manager. Bicyclist Kai Tohinaka (MCMP 2012) adds:... Continue reading→
Love for hometown and cities worldwide (MCMP ’14)
Florence Buaku Florence Buaku is a Ph.D. student in the Metropolitan Planning, Policy, and Design program. She grew up in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, where she earned her bachelors and post-graduate degrees in Architecture. After a brief visit to London, UK, she fell in love with the city and discovered the power of... Continue reading→
Research that Matters: Planning, meet Technology
IN 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... Continue reading→
Prof. Danya Rumore, PhD Alum Philip Stoker, PhD student Zacharia Levine examine mobility challenges in gateway and natural amenity communities
Photo 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... Continue reading→
From playing video games to envisioning the future of cities (MCMP ’10)
J.P. Goates holds undergraduate degrees in Graphic Communication, Urban Planning and a Master of City and Metropolitan Planning. He has a diverse background in graphics, software development, GIS analysis, transportation, and land use planning. J.P. began his career as a graphic artist and 3D modeler of video game environments. When he was done playing games,... Continue reading→
Redeveloping the city during the day, digging into home improvement projects at night (MCMP ’12)
Tammy Hunsaker Tammy grew up in Salt Lake City. She received her BA in Communication from Westminster College, then earned her Master’s in City & Metropolitan Planning from U of Utah. Reflecting on her time in the MCMP Program: “The Program’s interdisciplinary and hands-on approach helped me to develop the skills necessary to succeed in... Continue reading→