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Capstone Project Explores Trends in Access to Affordable Housing
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Iowa City consistently appears in the rankings on lists for “Best Small Towns” and “Best Places to Live.” It boasts a vibrant culture that is greatly augmented by the University of Iowa.


Field Problems Project Aims to Increase Greenspace in Downtown Sioux City
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
For years, downtown Sioux City has served as a regional economic and cultural center in northwest Iowa.

"70 Acres in Chicago" Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Thursday, March 10, 2016
A film screening and panel discussion with the director and cast members of 70 Acres in Chicago will be held at 6:00 p.m.
Robin Hambleton: "Leading the Inclusive City"
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Robin Hambleton, author of Leading the Inclusive City: Place-Based Innovation for a Bounded Planet, will give a lecture at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21st.

Capstone Project Evaluates Economic Impact of NE Iowa Trails
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
In the heart of the Midwestern United States is the Driftless Area, a region of unique terrain that escaped glaciation.


Students Tackle Rural Iowa Fiber-Optic Internet Access Optimization
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
When asked what benefitted them most during their time in Iowa City, all students, past and present, in the Urban and Regional Planning (URP) program, will likely respond with a short, sweet answer, "...

Wittrock Participates in “Urban Alchemy” Design Residency in Des Moines, IA
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
From November 3rd-6th, second-year Urban and Regional Planning student, Samantha Wittrock, participated in the annual Design Residency program at RDG Planning and Design, in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

Current Student and Three Alumnae Contribute to Comprehensive Watershed Plan in Iowa
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
A recent open house event held at the Kalona Brewing Company in Kalona, Iowa marked the completion of the planning phase for the English River Watershed Management Authority (WMA).
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