Your Guide to a Great Afternoon at The Wharf—From Two Alums Who Helped Develop It
Few things are as sumptuous as cozying up in a waterfront Adirondack chair with a cup of hot coffee and taking in the view. That this serene scene is within walking distance of the urban bustle of the nation’s capital is just one reason the Wharf is suddenly must-see D.C.—and one of the many design touches that University of Maryland architecture alums Martiena Schneller ‘08 and Matthew Steenhoek ‘05 hope bring people to the city’s vibrant new neighborhood.
Bringing Justice—and a New Chapter—to a College Park Community
The intersection of Rhode Island Avenue, Lakeland Road and Navahoe Street in the College Park neighborhood of Lakeland holds two pasts: One is of streetcars and Saturday night socials, corner stores and community parades; the other, of bulldozers, displacement and the erasure of a once-vibrant community.
Pepperdine University Takes First Place At Seventh Annual Colvin Case Study Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Carrie Chard, Colvin Institute / cchard@umd.eduWednesday, December 15, 2022
UMD Initiative to Help Businesses of Color Survive—and Thrive—Despite Neighborhood Change
Written by Willow Lung-AmamThe view from Nubian Hueman, a clothing and home décor boutique in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood, has shifted. Over the past five years, owner Anika Hobbs has seen more cranes and construction crews, as well as a change in the people that walk past her storefront: Once mostly Black, they are now more frequently white. “Right now, Anacostia is under the threat of major gentrification,” she said. “We cater to people of color, so what is that going to look like when the neighborhood changes?”
UMD Architecture Students and Alumni Win Big at the 2020 AIA Maryland Excellence in Design Awards
Ten University of Maryland architecture students were recognized for innovative, sustainable design projects at this year’s AIA Maryland Excellence in Design Awards, sweeping the top prize for each of the undergraduate and graduate-level categories. This year’s jury, a roster of established practitioners from California, Idaho, Texas and Colorado, also recognized several alumni in the jury citation, merit and honor categories. Winners were celebrated in a virtual ceremony on September 24, 2020.
Dr. Marccus Hendricks Joins Urban Studies and Planning Program
Dr. Marccus Hendricks will join the University of Maryland’s Urban Studies and Planning Program this fall as an incoming Assistant Professor. With a research and practice agenda rooted in environmental justice, Hendricks’ interests focus on how infrastructure, environmental outcomes and neighborhood forces interact to affect people’s everyday lives and their lives during times of extreme events. He specializes in infrastructure planning and management, environmental planning and hazard and disaster mitigation.
Planning Life After Retirement: Dr. Jim Cohen
Dr. Jim Cohen, Senior Lecturer and former Director of the Urban Studies and Community Planning Program, retires this summer after 27 years at the University of Maryland. Jim was integral in shaping the program, leveraging his passion for environmental planning to bring new coursework and opportunities to the school, including community projects in Baltimore and Prince George’s County. He engineered the university’s National Center for Smart Growth, which was developed to leverage the expertise of multiple university programs. Dr.
2nd Annual Colvin Case Study Challenge Winners
First Place: Kevin Turner and Christopher TringaliSchool: SUNY BuffaloProject: Delaware North Building, Buffalo, New York Faculty Adviser: Mark FoersterMentor: David StebbinsSecond Place: Jainam Shah and Vandana VishnubhotlaSchool: New York UniversityProject: Via Verde, South Bronx, New YorkFaculty Adviser: Barry HershMentor: Emily Youssouf
"In the Shadow of the Cloud" - Kibel Gallery Opening
This event is open to the public
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
NOMAS Mock Interview Night
This event is open to the MAPP and UMD Community onlyNOMAS will be inviting two professionals from the architecture field to help conduct mock interviews. Students will practice interviewing, then receive feedback on how to improve their skills.
February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026