Gentrification and Real Estate Capital: Understanding the Impact on Low Income Communities
By Nina Clark Introduction Capital injections by public and private investment to catalyze the revitalization of long neglected communities is often lauded as a process that saves struggling neighborhoods. Local politicians and development practitioners tout reductions in blight, improvement in infrastructure, high wage jobs, and increased amenities as clear indicators of a city’s success. Yet, for many low income communities, such changes bring about a type … Continue reading Gentrification and Real Estate Capital: Understanding the Impact on Low Income Communities
Part II: It’s in the Details
By Sam Hayes In my last blog post, I encouraged you to explore the hidden secrets of buildings by simply looking up. To continue on this path, I wanted to share a few details of other buildings across UNC’s campus, each harboring its own narrative etched in bricks and mortar. You can tell a lot about a building by its brick. If you ever talk to … Continue reading Part II: It’s in the Details
Part I: Look Up at New East
By Sam Hayes I love digging into the history of the built environment of places I live in. It enriches my understanding of the area, and gives me a greater appreciation for it. However, in any circumstance, I find that is only so much that you can learn from books and the internet, and the most helpful thing one can do is walk around and look … Continue reading Part I: Look Up at New East
WELCOME TO THE INDUSTRY
By Joan Lyons This is Chapter One of Joan Lyon’s upcoming book Women Moving People. More information on the book and how you can contribute can be found on her website. Trigger Warnings: Sexual Harassment, Stalking, Depression, Ageism, Sexism, PTSD, Anxiety Fresh out of the Netherlands, I was ready to solve our nation’s problems when it came to city planning, and design. I applied for jobs … Continue reading WELCOME TO THE INDUSTRY
Series: Planning for 36 Hours on a Christmas Cruise
Planner’s Travel Series About the series: Welcome to our ongoing travel series. These are all posts written by planning students and professionals about what to do in a given city when looking for Brunch, a Brew, or a good idea on a Budget. To cap it all off, we include a fun planning fact! By Jo Kwon About the visit: Cruising has become a vibrant … Continue reading Series: Planning for 36 Hours on a Christmas Cruise
COP28: A Brief Review
By Nicholas Stover The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), colloquially referred to as the COP Summit, recently concluded its 28th congregation. Official tallies from the UNFCCC had around 85,000 delegates in attendance, with some estimates as high as 100,000. I had the great fortune of being a virtual delegate among the many thousands. That fortune allowed me … Continue reading COP28: A Brief Review
Buying Your First Home: A Student’s Guide
By Sneha Bora Purchasing your first home is a major milestone that requires immense preparation and guidance. Before embarking on your housing search, you’ll want to have a crystal-clear understanding on the step-by-step process and responsibilities required to make this exceptionally worthwhile investment. Though the upfront effort is demanding, I promise the payoff of homeownership far outweighs the complexities along the way! This comprehensive guide was … Continue reading Buying Your First Home: A Student’s Guide
Unleash the Power of Storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps
In this week’s post, Jo Kwon delves into the world of ArcGIS StoryMaps, highlighting its potential in creating engaging narratives for urban planning projects. Using four compelling examples, she showcases the tool’s versatility and effectiveness. Continue reading Unleash the Power of Storytelling with ArcGIS StoryMaps
Walking a Tightrope: Urban Expansion and Rural Conservation
By Anthony Buckley I grew up on an 83-acre cattle farm and went to a public high school surrounded by cornfields. Rural southeastern Ohio is the place I call home. Many might ask where urban planning comes into play in an area that had 700 people in its village center. Ohio countryside is by no means comparable to the streets of New York City or … Continue reading Walking a Tightrope: Urban Expansion and Rural Conservation
Unlocking Clarity: The Power of Plain Language in Accessible Writing
First year graduate student Helen Klass-Warch reflects on the power of Plain Language. Continue reading Unlocking Clarity: The Power of Plain Language in Accessible Writing
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