Our Mission

We teach aspiring citymakers the holistic design principles of resilient, beautiful, and prosperous places.

Our Values

  • We uphold rigorous academic standards

  • We study new information with humble curiosity

  • We uplift one another with celebratory spirits

  • We tackle new problems with bold experimentation

  • We exemplify servant leadership

  • We always communicate with intentional kindness

  • We embrace collaboration as discerning partners

  • We commit ourselves to the discipline of artistry

Our Beliefs

Beauty is essential to a fulfilling life, and we must build artistry into the spaces we inhabit every day.

Cultural traditions embody ancestral wisdom, and we must carry forward the long line of human ingenuity.

Density is the engine of prosperous cities, and we must shape charmingly bustling places.

Thriving communities require thriving ecosystems, and we must defend local habitats through great urbanism.

Daily movement is vital to human health, and we must inspire enthusiastic pedestrianism through dispersed moments of unexpected beauty.

Strong places build civic pride, and we must repair the urban fabric to repair societal fractures.

True change comes through cooperation, and we must be earnestly inclusive as we build our communities.

Summer Studio 25

Join us for Summer Studio 25 — a two-week program led by world-class planners, architects, and urbanists. Through a mixture of hands-on education, engaging lectures, and city walks, you’ll learn the core principles of urban planning and architecture.