University of Utah - Department of City & Metropolitan Planning

University of Utah - Department of City & Metropolitan Planning program that is rapidly growing in stature.

The Department of City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah is vibrant community of students and faculty concerned with exploring, research, and effecting the planning and development of our cities and the built environment. The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning (CMP) at the University of Utah is organized around four specialties: ecological planning, smart growth, urban design and small town / resort town planning. It recently received a full seven-year accreditation of its professional master’s degree, has launched an innovative undergraduate degree in Urban Ecology, and has a young Ph.D. Possessing a strong belief in collaboration and interdisciplinarity, the CMP department offers students dual degrees with the university’s School of Business (Master of Real Estate Development) and College of Law (Juris Doctor) and graduate certificates with the School of Architecture (Historic Preservation and Urban Design). Two research centers associated with the department include the Metropolitan Research Center and the Ecological Planning Center. Considerable potential for research, community involvement, and engagement in city and metropolitan issues exists in Utah’s unique and rapidly growing urban environment.

10/06/2026

Today on 900 E, we had a site visit from some wild turkeys. Urban planning can support both people and wildlife through connected green spaces, tree canopy, and safer streets. 🦃🌿

CA+P undergraduate students: apply for the Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship! This award is available to support and...
10/06/2026

CA+P undergraduate students: apply for the Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship! This award is available to support and recognize your achievements.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Scan the QR code to apply.

U of U CA+P

10/05/2026

Fast-tracking your planning career is easier than you think! 🚀
With the CMP 4+1 program, you can complete both your Bachelor’s in Urban Ecology and your Master of City & Metropolitan Planning (MCMP) in just 5 years instead of 6. You’ll save a full year of tuition, jumpstart your career early, and keep your momentum going without taking a break.
Check out the link in bio for full program requirements and application deadlines!

We’re hiring!The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah is seeking to fill a tenure-track ...
10/02/2026

We’re hiring!

The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise or interest in housing and/or economic development.

Come be part of our exciting Intermountain West planning community!

If you are attending the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Annual Conference, look for our information session in the agenda.
Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to learn more and apply.

09/30/2026

Green transportation only works when the infrastructure supports the full journey. We can build all the bike lanes we want, but without safe bike parking at the destination, the system fails. Secure bike parking isn’t an afterthought, it’s an essential urban planning.

Do you want to know what careers in planning look like??Join us for a casual conversation with professionals working in ...
09/28/2026

Do you want to know what careers in planning look like??

Join us for a casual conversation with professionals working in transportation, community engagement, real estate development, outdoor recreation, and economic development. Come explore the many directions a career in planning can take you!

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 ARCH 127, College of Architecture & Planning, University of Utah

Scan the QR code or use the link in our bio to sign up. We hope to see you there! 🏙️🌱

09/26/2026

Utah Asia Campus Urban Ecology students spent a week visiting our campus! They did field visits, campus tours, had lunch with our faculty and students, and so much more.
In this video, we asked them:
After spending a week in Utah, what planning practices would they like to bring back to Korea?
Their answers were amazing!

University of Utah Asia Campus UAC Urban Ecology

Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Jarrek Robinson Jarrek measured the average afternoon heat index across different bloc...
09/24/2026

Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Jarrek Robinson

Jarrek measured the average afternoon heat index across different blocks in Salt Lake City and compared it with 24 urban design features. He found that cooler blocks had more shade and pedestrian activity, highlighting the importance of considering heat exposure in streetscape design.


Office of Undergrad Research

09/22/2026

Let’s hear from our planning students about their favorite and least favorite tools! 👀

Spoiler alert: Their answers probably won’t surprise you at all.

Meet our College of Architecture and Planning career coaches: Jana Loftin, Julie Benedetto, and Nyman Brooks! 👋Whether y...
09/18/2026

Meet our College of Architecture and Planning career coaches: Jana Loftin, Julie Benedetto, and Nyman Brooks! 👋

Whether you need support with your resume, portfolio, internship or job search, interview preparation, or career planning, our career coaches are here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Link in bio to find your career coach!
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84112

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