Cities and Urban Planning
Designing Urban Futures
For the first time in human history, the world is predominantly urban. Our towns and cities are shaped by complex forces, presenting new challenges and opportunities. Understanding urban dynamics helps us plan efficient, equitable, and sustainable places.
Making an Impact
Urban planners and geographers help shape cities of the future. They must be able to
- understand complex urban dynamics
- analyze and map changing urban patterns
- imagine alternative solutions to complex problems
- collaborate effectively with decision-makers and the public
Degree Options
An Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Majors in Urban and Regional Planning (and Geography, with an urban concentration) focus on
- human and urban geography
- urban planning principles and techniques
- geographical information science (GIS)
- advanced topics in public space, land use law, etc.
- urban field experience in Chicago
Purposeful Careers
Diverse careers can be found in
- city planning
- economic and community development
- real estate/development
- sustainable design
In the Real World
Department of Geography
118B Shideler Hall
250 S. Patterson Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056
