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Milwaukee University launches Masters in Urban Design to answer demand

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning new launches qualification to for professional designers and planners who can develop urban spaces that support robust economic development, environmental stewardship, equity and livability

by Georgina Johnston 13 January 2021

Applications are being reviewed for the programme’s inaugural class, which will begin in September 2021. The departments of architecture and urban planning are jointly offering the accelerated, STEM-affiliated master’s degree programme. More information about the 12 month, studio-based programme can be found at this School of Architecture and Urban Planning website.

A professional design community trained specifically in urban design is essential to helping communities capably address climate change, aging infrastructure, income inequality and population growth. These issues increasingly affect communities of every size, in every country. We felt compelled to create an intensive new curriculum that offers relevant research- and practice-based coursework drawn from our school’s architecture and planning expertise.

Ivy Hu, Professor and Chair of the Urban Planning department

In Milwaukee, the Menomonee Valley serves as an example of the impact that a cohesive and comprehensive urban design strategy can have on a community. The area has been a focus for brownfield redevelopment, green infrastructure as public greenspace and modern light manufacturing architecture. This blueprint has helped to bring jobs within walking distance of the city’s diverse Near South Side neighbourhood.

Prospective Master of Urban Design students should have the following qualifications: a bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, design-focused urban planning or interior design; design-studio background; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0; ability to submit an electronic design portfolio. The GRE is not required for Master of Urban Design applicants. 


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