School of Planning, Public Policy and Management News

PPPM’s Anne Brown and Research Team Find No Emissions Benefit to Ride-Hailing

The assistant professor helped co-author the recent paper ‘The Carbon Footprint of Ride-Hailing: GHG Inventory Methodology’

IPRE Helps Cottage Grove with Disaster Resilience Plans

The Cottage Grove Armory is included in the Institute for Policy Research & Engagement's heritage resource disaster planning guide.

College of Design Celebrates New Dean Adrian Parr

The current dean at the University of Texas Arlington’s College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs and the UNESCO chair on water will join the college spring term.

IPRE and Community Partners Develop Guidebook to Protect Oregon Heritage

With Oregon Heritage and Cottage Grove, the PPPM institute created a plan to protect historic main streets, cemeteries, museums, and more.

PPPM Faculty and Student Serve on State Land Conservation and Development Commission

Rebecca Lewis and Aimee Okotie-Oyekan will serve on a committee examining transportation and housing.

The Sustainable City Year Program and City of Troutdale Take Experiential Learning to the Virtual Classroom

SCYP students partner with Troutdale to help the city achieve its goals in the areas of climate change, housing insecurity, and racial justice.

Bikeway Designed by PPPM Alumni Opens in Eugene

The City of Eugene opens the 13th Avenue Bikeway inspired by the UO LiveMove student group's designs.

Fall Term Brings Renewed Commitment: Message from the Dean

Interim Dean Laura Vandeburgh welcomes back the College of Design community.

Leadership and Public Service Reimagined for Social Change

PPPM’s José W. Meléndez brings innovation to a class tackling equity issues for future public servants.

Welcome New Faculty!

Introducing new faculty and new visiting faculty starting fall 2020.

 

One Year Later: College of Design’s Faculty of Color and Allies Writing Retreat

College of Design faculty who attended the 2019 writing retreat reflect on the experience and how it shaped their scholarship.

PPPM Student Tackles ‘Place-Taking’ in Places Journal Essay

Master of Community and Regional Planning student Aimee Okotie-Oyekan investigates environmental identity and racism in an Atlanta neighborhood.

PPPM’s Ben Clark Talks PurpleAir Sensors, Wildfire Smoke, and Policy with CityLab

The associate professor discusses how community data on air quality can inform government decision-making.

From Costa Rica to PPPM, A Q&A with Jove Rousseau

The Master of Public Administration student and UO Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration employee tells his story.

PPPM Professor Researches COVID-19’s Effects on Lifestyle and Transportation

Rebecca Lewis joins two research teams examining how the pandemic shapes consumer and transportation choices.