School of Urban and Regional Planning

Urban and Regional Planning students will assess current community interests, planning tools, and environmental needs to develop strategies for preserving Iowa City's unique historic downtown architecture. The Iowa City Downtown District is currently listing the majority of Iowa City’s downtown in...

As a part of the 8 Generational Plan: Envisioning Cities course taught in the School of Urban and Regional Planning, a group of 10 UI students will present their long-term visions for Iowa City as America’s Next Great Regenerative City. This collaborative innovation tournament is the culmination of...

Graduate students in the course Growth Management in the School of Urban & Regional Planning completed a report outlining alternatives and best practices to inform future public art planning for the City of North Liberty. Public art and creative placemaking are increasingly important to Iowa...

Graduate students in the course Growth Management in the School of Urban & Regional Planning reimagined land use and transportation in an underdeveloped section of North Liberty, with the idea of helping to create a new "Civic Corridor". North Liberty has for some time envisioned a “Civic...