Watch the video from our information webinar on Monday, December 9th, 2019, featuring Dr. Greg Schrock, Associate Professor and MURP Program Coordinator; Dr. Marisa Zapata, Associate Professor,… Read more “Learn about the MURP program!”
PSU’s motto is “Let Knowledge Serve the City.” We take that seriously.
We believe that planning practice addresses our common future in order to make places better—more just, sustainable, and prosperous. Our own planning practice advances inclusive participation in… Read more “PSU’s motto is “Let Knowledge Serve the City.” We take that seriously.”
Our students do award-winning projects that have tangible impacts.
Every planning student finishes their program in the Planning Workshop, where students work in teams with community clients to address a real problem, develop and evaluate alternatives, engage the… Read more “Our students do award-winning projects that have tangible impacts.”
Our students do award-winning projects that change the world.
Every MURP finishes their program in the Planning Workshop, where students work in teams with community clients to address a real problem, develop and evaluate alternatives, engage the community… Read more “Our students do award-winning projects that change the world.”
Our faculty are engaged in research that makes a difference.
In addition to teaching, our faculty are engaged in scholarship addressing a wide range of issues: gentrification and displacement, urban heat islands, bicycling, urban agriculture, food justice,… Read more “Our faculty are engaged in research that makes a difference.”
Planning matters in Portland, but we also connect with the world
When asked about the regulatory and planning approach that Oregon, and Portland in particular, have undertaken for the past 30 years. renowned urbanist Jane Jacobs said “In… Read more “Planning matters in Portland, but we also connect with the world”
We’re in a place where planning matters, but we also connect with the world
When asked about the regulatory and planning approach that Oregon, and Portland in particular, have undertaken for the past 30 years. renowned urbanist Jane Jacobs said “In… Read more “We’re in a place where planning matters, but we also connect with the world”
We believe that planning practice can make places more just and equitable.
We believe that planning practice addresses our common future in order to make places better—more just, sustainable, and prosperous. We promote equity and foster an environment of cultural… Read more “We believe that planning practice can make places more just and equitable.”
You learn while doing.
Portland State is not an ivory tower. We bring planning practice into the classroom. For example, students in Planning Methods I and II work with a community… Read more “You learn while doing.”
There’s more than just the MURP program
Portland State offers many opportunities to expand your knowledge and experience beyond the MURP program. We offer additional degree programs that can complement your MURP, including: Graduate… Read more “There’s more than just the MURP program”
7 Reasons to Study Planning at Portland State 