Introduction During the first two weeks of November, the 26th annual UN Conference of Parties (COP26) took place in Glasgow Scotland. Through support from the UNC Department of Public Policy and the Department of City and Regional Planning Department (DCRP), … Read more

Are you thinking about applying to our MCRP program? Let our friends and alumni help! If you are from a group that is under-represented in the planning profession and higher education, we can connect you with a mentor who can … Read more

In new study, “Electric bicycles and cargo bikes—Tools for parents to keep on biking in auto-centric communities? Findings from a US metropolitan area” DCRP’s Dr. Allie Thomas explores how parents and caretakers purchase and use e-bikes to transport children. Through … Read more

Some of the most glaring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been on human mobility. The pandemic has affected our frequency, modes, and distances of travel, leading many of us to increasing our time spent biking and walking as we … Read more

Freshwater resources contribute to agriculture, electricity production, and industrial economic growth around the world. In a new study, DCRP’s Dale Whittington and co-authors discuss how coordinated, collaborative management of the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) can enable more efficient use of freshwater resources … Read more

Thinking about applying to the MCRP program? This webinar is for you!   Fall 2022 MCRP Admissions Webinar When: October 22 at 12:30pm-1:30pm EST Where: Virtual. Click here to register.   Questions?: Email dcrp-admissions@unc.edu planning.unc.edu/admissions/  

Dear Carolina Community: Knowledge creation calls for space and security to look beyond established ideas toward newer thought, innovations and new discoveries. It requires the freedom to question and destabilize conventional wisdom before generating new common ground.  This safe space … Read more

We are thrilled to announce the 2021 winners of two DCRP Awards!   Saumitra (Shomi) Sinha won the Best TA Award! Shomi was granted this award based on the nominations submitted by the graduating MCRP class. Below are some of … Read more

  DCRP’s Dr. William Rohe, former Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor

We are thrilled to announce the 2021 winners of the MCRP Graduation Awards   The APA Outstanding Student Award recognizes outstanding attainment in the study of planning. The department selects the award winner based on academic achievement, leadership, commitment to … Read more