Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning
What is Urban Planning?
Whether a megacity or a rural town, planners work with people, communities, government agencies, nonprofits, the private sector, and other institutions to create and shape the systems of places in which we live, work, and play, and that rely upon a healthy natural environment.
Through planning, you can pursue a career that allows you to revitalize underserved urban and rural communities, solve complex sustainability issues, design public spaces, expand affordable housing options, prevent and correct environmental injustices, expand multi-modal transportation options, and much more.
Through planning, you can pursue a career that allows you to revitalize underserved urban and rural communities, solve complex sustainability issues, design public spaces, expand affordable housing options, prevent and correct environmental injustices, expand multi-modal transportation options, and much more.
Where will you study that best match your interests, location and other preferences?
This guide to planning education will help you learn more about the field of urban planning and search for higher education programs that best match your interests and preferences. Explore schools and degree options, learn how and when to apply, and envision a career working with communities to shape their futures.
