I examine how growing ethnic and racial diversity in the Midwest is understood and utilized by cities that have seen a significant increase in immigration.
Meet Ana MendozaPhD candidate
Planning for sustainability
Planning for sustainability
I examine how growing ethnic and racial diversity in the Midwest is understood and utilized by cities that have seen a significant increase in immigration.
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Planning for sustainability
I examine how growing ethnic and racial diversity in the Midwest is understood and utilized by cities that have seen a significant increase in immigration.
Meet Ana MendozaPhD candidate
Urban planning means finding creative approaches to community needs and challenges
We think about how the environments we create affect social conditions and communities, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations.
People. Places. Planet. Plan it.
Choose your path
Through a study of urban planning, you’ll join a community that’s passionate about working together to transform societies for the better.
Join a community of change-makers
Helping to develop one of the most progressive and innovative cities in the U.S.
Aarav Pujari
BAUP 2014
Supporting businesses looking to relocate and expand in the city of Chicago
Yolanda Richards-Albert
MUP 2011
World-class university, micro-urban city
Studying urban planning at UIUC means you have access to the resources, facilities, and minds of a global R1 university. It also makes you part of a long tradition—planning has been offered at Illinois since 1912.
Getting involved in planning issues at all levels is easy in Champaign-Urbana. Work with three plan commissions, two city councils, a county board, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, the Sustainability Advisory Commission, the Community Development Commission, and more!
An extraordinary opportunity to build relationships
Our program attracts people who are passionate about what they do, and the size of our department makes it easy to bond with classmates and faculty. Members of our faculty are approachable both in and out of the classroom. Join us for the holiday gathering in the Atrium, kickball on the South Quad, or potuck dinners at a faculty member’s house.