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Environmental Cleanup and Citizen Advisory Boards Article Accepted for Publication

Environmental Cleanup and Citizen Advisory Boards Article Accepted for Publication

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Assistant Professor Lucie Laurian recently received approval for publication of an article in the Journal of Planning Education and Research.

Bent Flyvbjerg presents as Ida Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor

Bent Flyvbjerg presents as Ida Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor

Wednesday, June 20, 2007
This year, one of the world's premier urban planning scholars visited the University of Iowa as an Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor.
The Relationship Between Health and the Built Environment

The Relationship Between Health and the Built Environment

Monday, May 21, 2007

The Department of Community & Behavioral Health presents:

“The Relationship Between Healthand the Built Environment” Lucie Laurian, PhD, Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning Program, University of Iowa.

Program hosts annual Iowa Chapter of the APA conference

Program hosts annual Iowa Chapter of the APA conference

Thursday, April 19, 2007

On November 2nd and 3rd the Graduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Iowa hosted the annual Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) conference.

Open House

Meet the New First-year Students

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Our new incoming students attended their orientation on Friday, August 18th, and took a moment to pose for a group picture. This class is larger than some in the recent past with a total of 29 students.

Featured Alumni - David Andersen

Featured Alumni - David Andersen

Friday, December 1, 2006

David Andersen, a 1994 graduate, serves as the Plan Review and Technical Assistance Manager for the Washington State Dept. of Community, Trade and Economic Development.

Iowa Homeless Study Published

Iowa Homeless Study Published

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Iowa’s homeless population has increased by roughly 14.5% since 1999; approximately 21,280 people were homeless at some point during 2005.

Fisher testifies before the Senate

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

On March 16, Peter Fisher testified before a US senate subcommittee on the issue of state tax incentives to attract business.

Field Problems Project Approved by Fairfield

Field Problems Project Approved by Fairfield

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

The Fairfield Bikeway & Walkway plan can now move forward, as the Fairfield City Council voted to approve the plan Monday.

Andrew Greenlee wins 2006 AICP Award

Andrew Greenlee wins 2006 AICP Award

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Andrew Greenlee received the AICP Outstanding Student award for 2006. Andrew maintained a perfect GPA in our program and, based on the quality of his academic work, received a Dean’s Graduate Fellowship throughout his studies at the University of Iowa.