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Resiliency Urbanism

December 17, 2019

Tales of Climate Adaptation from Four Indian Cities: India’s massive urban transition is happening at the same time as dramatic climate change.

Housing Opportunity Finder

December 9, 2019

The Problem: Nationwide, many of the 2.2 million families with Section 8 vouchers struggle to find affordable housing, especially in high-opportunity neighborhoods with low crime, good schools, and access to jobs. In Durham County, the average voucher family spends 120 … Read more

Opposition to Housing in a Suburban County

October 28, 2019

“Zoning outcomes do focus on reduction of harm to property owners, but more often serve as vehicles for the preservation and even elevation of homeowners’ wealth by charging developers with producing the highest quality product that they can market,” says … Read more

State of the Department Social

September 9, 2019

Thank you to everyone that attended our “State of the Department” social. It was a great opportunity to get together for a quick update on the department’s goals, meet new faculty faces, and learn about our student organizations. Plus, cake! … Read more

Economies that work for all

September 6, 2019

Nichola Lowe is a professor in the Department of City & Regional Planning within the UNC College of Arts & Sciences. Her research unpacks the processes and practices that contribute to more equitable forms of regional economic development and labor … Read more