The Master of City Planning at the University of Pennsylvania empowers students to create transformative urban environments through research and planning strategies. Below are research topics that span housing equity, infrastructure design, climate resilience, and inclusive public policy.
Transit-Oriented Development and Affordable Housing Trade-Offs
Revitalizing Post-Industrial Cities Through Mixed-Use Zoning
Community Land Trusts as a Tool for Housing Equity
Analyzing Walkability and Health Outcomes in Urban Neighborhoods
Green Roof Adoption in Municipal Zoning Codes
The Impact of Short-Term Rentals on Urban Rental Markets
Post-Pandemic Urban Design: Public Spaces in the Age of Social Distancing
Civic Tech for Participatory Budgeting in Urban Governance
Resilience Planning in Coastal Cities Facing Sea-Level Rise
Historic Preservation vs. Urban Growth in Gentrifying Neighborhoods
Street Design and Safety in Vision Zero Urban Policies
Cultural District Planning and Its Impact on Local Economies
Transit Justice: Equity in Bus Route Restructuring
Role of Policy in Advancing 15-Minute City Models
Public-Private Partnerships in Redeveloping Brownfield Sites
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