Think Forward
Build a better world
Sustainable Communities and Urban Planning
We study community and urban planning to explain the urban world as we know it and envision what it could be. We bring together the best instructors and speakers from the field to explore planning, transportation, architecture, landscape architecture, land-use economics, heritage, real estate development, and urban design.
Public lectures and events
The urban issues public lecture series focuses on urban issues and consists of 15 to 20 lectures each year. Recent lectures included Joyride: Walking and Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet, and What’s Up With the Viaducts?