Welcome from the Chair
The University of Iowa offers a fully accredited Master's degree (either MA or MS) in Urban & and Regional Planning. Areas of concentration include: economic development; geographic information systems (GIS); land use and environmental planning; housing and community development; and transportation. Joint degrees (with Law, Public Health, Social Work or Civil and Environmental Engineering) are also offered. Our focus is on analytical urban planning rather than on design. Our placement record is very good and we try hard to ensure an excellent classroom experience for all students.

If you would like more information please contact us to schedule a visit. The links at the bottom of this page provide more information on the planning profession, living in Iowa City and our Program.

Alan Peters, Professor

December 2007 Newsletter (public version)

Alum Dean Palos Inducted into AICP's College of Fellows

APA news release:
For Immediate Release April 17, 2008
Contact:
Dean C. Palos, FAICP, 913-715-2220, dean.palos@jocogov.org
Ryan Scherzinger, 202-349-1008, rscherzinger@planning.org

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We Couldn't Do It Without Joe

We, faculty and students, get so wrapped up in our projects and courses that we often forget just what keeps the whole place running. When machinery breaks down around here, we turn to Joe Stockman, the Area Maintenance Mechanic for Jessup Hall. A big (more...)