University of Washington Department of Urban Design and Planning

As part of the BE Studio this quarter (Restorative Urbanism in South Seattle), we are hosting Paul Bauknight next Monday-Wednesday (5/13-15). In addition to working with the BE Studio students, Paul is hosting two events on Spatial and Design Justice – a student-only workshop on Monday at noon (lunch provided) and an evening lecture Monday night at 6:00. Paul is a dynamic and enthusiastic advocate, activist, practitioner, and educator - we hope you will join for one or both events. Please register at the links below.

Land, Housing, Injustice - a student workshop with Paul Bauknight
Monday, May 13th , 12:00-1:00 pm in Gould Hall 100 – lunch provided.

How has the intersectionality of land and housing created and maintained injustice in America? From indigenous removal, colonization, slavery, migration, and civil rights, land and housing have shaped and continues to shape our cities and communities in inequitable, exclusive, and unjust ways. We will explore the intersection of culture, policy, racism, capitalism, and the built environment. Paul Bauknight, the founder and president of the Center for Transformative Urban Design, is a Spatial and Design Justice advocate, activist, practitioner, and educator. Register here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3JWKoK7

Radically Imagining Spatial Justice: What can you do to work toward creating more justice for everyone? - a lecture by Paul Bauknight
Monday, May 13th, 6:00-7:30pm in Gould Hall Auditorium (room 322)

What is spatial justice? How can we radically imagine futures where our cities are just, inclusive, and equitable? What unique skills do designers possess and need to develop to facilitate the ultimate creation of these futures? How do we work singularly and collectively raising our voices to foster change? Paul Bauknight, the founder and president of the Center for Transformative Urban Design, is a Spatial and Design Justice advocate, activist, practitioner, and educator.
Register here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3wu9cpE

The UW Resilience Hackathon will focus on designing adaptable cities capable of responding flexibly to a range of disruptions - from pandemics to earthquakes to heat waves - affecting our natural and urban environments, mobility and accessibility, infrastructure, technology, and public health.

Join us as we bring together stakeholders from the City of Seattle, the University of Washington, and community partners, each contributing their unique expertise to developing new and groundbreaking approaches to pressing urban problems. Together, we aim to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of our city to better prepare for future disruptions.

Register here ➡️ https://buff.ly/4aP4Tni

Sustainability, though a widely used word, is often inadequate when applied in practice. Its fullest meaning varies across geographies, ethnicities, cultures, and economic realities.

Prof. Julian Agyeman’s pioneering work teases apart such nuances to clarify how we might pursue “just sustainabilities”, or more fair and equitable approaches to address uncertain futures.

On April 24, 2024, Prof Agyeman will expand on these ideas, working from the big picture down to what professionals and students can do at the local level to positively impact desired outcomes.

This lecture is hosted by The University of Washington’s College of Built Environments and Department of Urban Design and Planning (UDP). It is organized by the Department’s Professionals Council’s Planning Lecture Committee.

Reception to follow at ARC 250.

Sign up here ➡️ https://buff.ly/43ZzlJq

We did it! Yesterday you helped unlock all of CBE's challenges and together we surpassed the college's goal of $28,000 and raised $31,195* and counting!

Once again you’ve demonstrated the impact we have when our community comes together. We appreciate your support in its many forms. Your generosity will allow the Office of Student Services to continue delivering an exceptional CBE student experience.

Thank you for supporting the College of Built Environments and ensuring our mission lives on!

Reaching over 200 middle and high school students a year, Youths in the Built Environment is yet another program supported by the Office of Student Services.

The CBE Student Success Fund has provided materials that significantly enhance youths' learning and understanding of the built environment. Being able to provide accessible programming for the youths is deeply meaningful to the students who participate. On-site learning helps bring the built environment to the forefront of these students' minds when it comes to making an impact on their community.

While Husky Giving Day is coming to a close, there’s still time to make a meaningful impact on the lives of CBE students and the greater community!

Make a gift using this link ➡️ https://buff.ly/4aGYQRE

Thank you for your continued support of CBE students!

You're all rockstars! Today, you've helped us unlock $7,250 in challenges. There's just one more left until the finish line.

If we reach 115 donors by midnight, Dean Cheng will unlock a personal challenge gift of $1,500!

We need 47 donors to unlock this final challenge. There's only a few hours left to help us reach our goal!

Every gift makes a difference 💝 We've got this! https://buff.ly/3VHpvtx

At CBE, student-led affinity groups like Somos CBE (Latine Students), Fil-Am Sa CBE (Filipino Students), Sahā CBE (Indian Students), BIPOC Students Affinity Group, and the International Students Affinity Group serve as a vital space for those with underrepresented identities to connect, create spaces of belonging, and thrive.

"As Chair of the BIPOC Students Affinity group, CBE has been a tremendous support. With the help of these funds, I’ve been able to grow the BIPOC Affinity Group community and begin planning programs such as alumni panels and dinner socials. These programs are integral to showing CBE BIPOC students there is an entire community of peers, alumni, and professionals who want to help support each other and make us feel less isolated in such a big industry."
-Rachel L.

By supporting our affinity groups, you are investing in initiatives that empower students, amplify diverse voices, and create a more inclusive environment for all.

There's only a few more hours to make a difference! https://buff.ly/43Oxjvr
Thank you for supporting our students on Husky Giving Day.

Mentorship matchmaking is one of the many ways the Office of Student Services supports student professional development and networking. Programs like CBE’s Mentorship Program help students grow in their chosen field through one-on-one guidance, advice, and insight from a professional mentor. Your contributions to the CBE Student Success Fund help the program reach its goal of providing a mentor to every CBE student wanting guidance from a CBE graduate and/or industry professional.

Thank you for your support! https://buff.ly/4cF8EgV

With the CBE Alumni Giving Challenge unlocked, up next is the First-Time Donors Challenge! We only need 4 more first-time donors to step up and help us unlock an additional $3,000 for the CBE Student Success Fund!

We can do this! https://buff.ly/4aZUA03

Husky Giving Day: Live from Gould Hall!

Tune into our livestream, running from 12 PM until 4 PM, to watch donations build in real time and see the difference we are making together.

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Husky Giving Day is here! By supporting the CBE Student Success Fund, you help build students up academically, professionally, and emotionally. The Office of Student Services will use these funds to provide programming and support that benefits CBE students across all 5 departments.

Here are some of the ways that OSS has impacted students in the past year alone:

-Creating and supporting five student-led affinity groups

-Hiring a mental health counselor

-Expanded the CBE Mentorship Program

-Established a new Student Council

💝 Ready to make a gift? Head over to our Husky Giving Day page! https://buff.ly/3xlS7hP

Don’t forget to tune into our livestream at 12 PM today, where you can watch donations build in real time! 📹 https://buff.ly/4aeXX30

Sustainability, though a widely used word, is often inadequate when applied in practice. Its fullest meaning varies across geographies, ethnicities, cultures, and economic realities. Professor Julian Agyeman’s pioneering work teases apart such nuances to clarify how we might pursue “just sustainabilities”, or more fair and equitable approaches to address uncertain futures.

In this lecture, he will expand on these ideas, working from the big picture down to what professionals and students can do at the local level to positively impact desired outcomes.

Join us on Wednesday, April 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Architecture Hall, room 147. Register here: https://buff.ly/3PQjPJP

Husky Giving Day is THIS WEEK! Your contributions help our Office of Student Services (OSS) build up students. In the past year, OSS has partnered with students, advisors, and the CBE Diversity Council to support three major efforts:

🐾 Creating and supporting five student-led affinity groups
🐾 Hiring a mental health counselor
🐾 Professional preparation and development

Pssst…. Did you know that early giving gives you a headstart on unlocking challenges and revealing the secret message that we’re live-streaming on Husky Giving Day? Tune in on the day of from 12PM – 4PM to watch your donations build in real time. Every donation counts towards a set number blocks that will construct a message on the game board:

$0-20 = 1 block ◼️
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Thank you for supporting us on Husky Giving Day!

“Some business owners may be concerned that Vision Zero pedestrian safety projects lead to a trade-off between safety and economic viability. Our research found there is no economic harm in improving safety, and such projects offer the health benefits of reducing injuries,” said study co-author Andrew Dannenberg, a UW affiliate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of urban design & planning.

Vision Zero road safety projects in Seattle are unlikely to have negative impacts on local business sales, UW study finds An analysis of seven safety projects across Seattle found they had no negative impact on the annual revenues of nearby businesses for three years after construction began.

"After working for about two years in the field, I realized I needed a graduate program to complement my work and undergrad experience. I wanted something different that would directly apply to my job and vice versa, and this led me to the Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management (MIPM) program at the University of Washington.

When I first started my job, I had little experience working with Federal funding and even understanding the nuances of FEMA’s hazard mitigation assistance funding programs, but I knew that if I wanted to continue working in this space finding a graduate program that complements my work experience and education was important."

Read Sarah's full interview at the link.

Student Profile: Sarah Samdin We sat down with Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management (MIPM) student, Sarah N Samdin, to hear how the program has enhanced her career.

“I have collaborated with a number of communities, and have never encountered … this much receptiveness,” says the UW’s Dan Abramson, an expert in urban design and planning. “What the community has done already is amazingly foresightful and visionary, whether it’s the tribe, the school district or the city of Westport itself.”

How a tiny stretch of WA coast became the Northwest's tsunami prep leader A 15-mile stretch of Pacific Coast called South Beach boasts Washington’s only two tsunami escape structures, and more are in the works.

Join the UDP Professionals Council for a lecture with Rico Quirindongo.

Rico Quirindongo, AIA, has been working for 30 years to revitalize and reimagine Seattle historic landmarks and neighborhoods. He is the Director of the City of Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development. Rico believes that through vision, authentic community engagement, and multi-agency cross collaboration, opportunities for social change can be realized through community-invested civic projects.

Rico is a 1999 UW CBE alumnus and worked in 2019 and 2020 with the Dean’s Office, the CBE Facilitation Team, faculty and students to assist in the creation of the UW CBE Strategic Framework.

Register here: https://buff.ly/3tjKwie

Join the Giving Tuesday movement by making a gift to the UDP Endowed Equity Fellowship! This fund was created to support planning students of color and students from non-traditional backgrounds.

Give: https://buff.ly/3RgGwbk

Your annual contributions help us to recruit and support the studies of students who have deep experience with diversity. With your help, we can prepare the next generation of professionals to lead our communities, striving for a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable society.

Thank you for supporting us and for helping the next generation of urban designers, planners, and leaders.

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Affordable housing challenges cities nationwide, affecting housing costs, the unhoused and businesses. Chuck Weinstock discusses pathways to solutions and the essential role of planners in helping to increase affordable housing for communities.

Date: November 1, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Reception to follow
Location: Architecture Hall (ARC), Room 147
Accessible entrances are located on the northwest side of Architecture Hall.

Register here: https://buff.ly/3RK5TCZ

“I’m exactly where I want to be.”

For associate professor of Urban Design and Planning Jan Whittington, this statement sums up her feelings about being on the faculty of a large public university, doing what she loves, with good opportunities to secure research funding.

Read Jan's interview with The Whole U.

Creating eco-friendly infrastructure design: Meet Jan Whittington “I’m exactly where I want to be.” For associate professor of Urban Design and Planning Jan Whittington, this statement sums up her feelings about being on the faculty of a large public...

In response to the "insipent musicality" of the built environment of a busy intersection in Paris, French composer Jacques Besse stepped out into oncoming traffic. This account, as well as the impact on Besse of his experience at a uniqely democratic psychiatric care facility outside of Paris, resulted in “La Grande Pâques,” (The Great Easter: Ambulation) which has recently been translated to English by UW UDP's own Keith Harris. Learn more about Besse's unique perspective on the relationship between schizophrenic perspectives and the complexity of urban environments in this article:
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Husky Giving Day was an incredible success thanks to you -- our community! We appreciate your support, in its many forms.

These spectacular results position the college to continue delivering an unparalleled student experience, serving as leaders in research across built environment fields, and moving toward achieving our equity, diversity, and inclusion goals.

You still have until 11 am today to give and make a difference: https://bit.ly/CBEHGD23

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By supporting the CBE Dean's Fund for Excellence, you help support more than 200 faculty and 700 students in co-generating, with our communities, more equitable and sustainable spaces and places for all.

Creating a more just and beautiful world becomes possible when we all collaborate and come together.

Give now to support CBE students and programs: https://givingday.uw.edu/o/university-of-washington/i/husky-giving-day/s/college-of-built-environments

This Husky Giving Day, help us exceed our goal of $25,000 to the Dean's Fund for Excellence by helping us unlock two challenges!

1️⃣ CBE Alumni Challenge: If we get contributions from 25 alumni on Husky Giving Day, this will unlock $3,500!
2️⃣ CBE Dean's Challenge: Once we achieve $10,000 to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence, another $6,500 will be unlocked!

We've already had 13 alumni donate, so we only need 12 more to unlock $3,500!

Make a gift: https://givingday.uw.edu/o/university-of-washington/i/husky-giving-day/s/college-of-built-environments

It’s ! This Husky Giving Day we invite you to make a contribution to the CBE Dean’s Fund for Excellence!

Your gift supports immediate needs emerging in the college and grows our capacity to address future opportunities like attracting and retaining the next generation of talented faculty members, investing in the infrastructure needed to accommodate this growth, and expanding scholarships that directly impact student success and access to our programs.

Give today to support CBE students and programs: https://givingday.uw.edu/o/university-of-washington/i/husky-giving-day/p/college-of-built-environments

Thursday is ! By making a gift to the Dean's Fund for Excellence you help us prepare the next generation of designers, planners, and developers who will make the built environments better for all.

Stay tuned for exciting challenges that will help us unlock funds to support our students and programs.

Make your plan to give on April 6 or give early: https://bit.ly/CBEHGD23

Remote work is revolutionizing the workforce, but does everyone have an equal shot? New research suggests that being a part of the LGBTQ+ or underrepresented minority communities in Seattle could impact opportunities for remote work.

“What we’ve noticed from the data, is that remote work actually exacerbates existing inequities in general,” said Lamis Ashour, a research assistant and Ph.D. candidate in the Urban Design and Planning Department at the University of Washington.

Learn more in this article from MyNorthwest:

Survey: Remote work less available for LGBTQ+, minorities Remote work in Seattle is less available for employees from the LGBTQ+ community and underrepresented minorities.