Maryland's built environment school

Recognized as a leading graduate program in urban and community planning, Maryland’s Urban Studies and Planning Program presents an interdisciplinary, hands-on and holistic curriculum geared toward the study and development of urban environments, communities and meaningful places.

Clara Irazábal

Area Chair / Director, Urban Studies & Planning Program

Professor

Email

irazabal@umd.edu

Delaney M. West

Senior Program Coordinator, Historic Preservation, Urban Studies & Planning, and PhD Programs

Email

Urban Studies and Planning

Events

Mar 7 Career & Internship Fair 2025

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Urban Studies & Planning Projects

Click for more information about $1.6M FTA Grant Aims to Support Communities Along Purple Line Route

News

$1.6M FTA Grant Aims to Support Communities Along Purple Line Route

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Student Profile

Tayo Taiwo’s Road to Success

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News

Students and Alums Win Big at 2024 AIA Maryland Design Awards