Corinne Piazza (MCMP 2016)
Favorite College Memory: My favorite CA+P college memory was my experience in the study abroad program for Cuba: Complexity, Community, and Change course. I am an avid traveler and to me learning abroad is a crucial part of self-education and understanding the world, and while in Cuba, we had the opportunity to meet with Cubans from all... Continue reading→
Annaka Egan, MCMP 2019
Favorite College Memory: I have two CA+P moments that grab my attention. I have a very distinct memory of my sophomore year in the Green Infrastructure class when I realized that I wholeheartedly wanted to pursue a career in planning and design. The second memory is from our end of year MCMP Professional Project open... Continue reading→
Campus lawns will survive, not thrive
The University of Utah’s lawns have a new look—and it comes with a purpose. Green grass is giving way to a brownish-yellow hue as the U plays its part to conserve water amidst our current severe drought. This shift in the appearance of campus is an intentional change, with limited water being prioritized away from... Continue reading→
Green space in cities can bring considerable health benefits for communities
With the arrival of spring, Platte Farm Open Space, located in the diverse, working-class neighborhood of Globeville in north Denver, comes alive with native grasses, pollinator gardens that attract bees and butterflies, and wildflowers, such as Mexican hat, asters, poppies, and Gaillardia. “This is a beautiful amenity — a beautiful piece of space that was... Continue reading→
Professor Mendoza’s documentary on “What’s Beneath the Clouds” released
Salt Lake County often has the worst air quality in the nation, yet many of its most affected communities are overlooked. This film explores that injustice, profiling four local residents as they realize what it means to make a difference in their community. Watch the full documentary, AWAiRE – What’s Beneath the Clouds.
Meet Leota Coyne (BS Urban Ecology ’20)
Name: Leota Coyne Degree: Urban Ecology Year Graduated: Spring 2020 Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA Current Position: Organization: Associate Planner, Envision Utah How did you discover urban planning and/or urban ecology? I took an exploratory course from CMP my freshman year and loved it! What is your favorite memory from your time with us? My favorite memory was my capstone course... Continue reading→
Professor Ahsan publishes on flood resilience in Malaysia
Abstract Due to differences in the location, topography and socio-economic characteristics, flood risk and resilience are not the same for all communities. This study analysed flood resilience and its variations in different parts of the Temerloh Municipal Council area, Malaysia. Due to its location in the Pahang River basin, this town is highly vulnerable to... Continue reading→
Meagan Booth (BS Urban Planning ‘15) engaging youth even during a pandemic
On May 31, 2020, APA published a statement on righting the wrongs of racial inequality. Part of the statement was to develop and deliver tools, techniques, support, and encouragement to planners tirelessly combating all forms of racism, equal opportunity, and social justice. The goal of the APA Ambassador Program is to increase awareness and understanding... Continue reading→
Dark sky’s future leaders
Every year the glow from our porches, buildings and streetlights gets brighter while our view of the moon, stars and Milky Way get dimmer. As light pollution reduces the darkness of the night sky, it disrupts animal movements, human biological clocks and other essential processes. It makes our lives and the planet less healthy. Dark... Continue reading→
Dejan Eskic (MRD ’14) research shows high-density apartments don’t harm existing property values
A recurring complaint from residents opposed to new apartments in their neighborhoods of single-family homes is that high-density housing brings down property values. The opposite appears to be true. Homes in Salt Lake County located within a half-mile of a newly constructed apartment building rose by 10% in median value per year between 2010 and... Continue reading→