Meet Cal Poly Urbanists, a new active CRP club! They are an activism and project-based club working to improve walkability and active transportation on and off campus. Check out their Instagram @cpurbanists for more information on current and past projects, and how to get involved!
Meet one of Cal Poly CRP's active student organizations, Associated Students in Planning! Check out their Instagram @calpolyasp to see what they are up to this quarter.
Highlights from this year’s National Planning Conference in Detroit! Cal Poly CRP undergraduate and master’s students enjoyed exploring Detroit and connecting with fellow planners from around the country @americanplanningassociation #npc26
You’re invited! 📮 Join us for a special CAED Industry Connect session hosted by Dean Marc Swackhamer and the Dean’s Leadership Council on Friday, January 30th from 9:30am to 11:00am in KTGY Gallery, where you’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful, roundtable conversations with industry professionals on the Dean’s Leadership Council.
DLC members include leaders from companies such as Simpson Strong-Tie, Intuit, SquareTrade, Overaa Construction, AVRP Studios, AECOM, Carrier Johnson, LPA, ZGF Architects, DPR Construction, SOM, and more.
We hope to see you there!
#aias #aiascalpoly #deansleadershipcouncil #calpolyarchitecture #calpoly
Our current studio classes (CRP 201 and CRP 410) wrapped up Fall Quarter last week with pinups and a potluck! We are impressed with the quality work (and food) everyone produced. Good luck with finals!
#calpoly #calpolycaed #calpolycrp
CRP 504 (first year MCRP students) visited the SLO County Air Pollution Control District to learn more about air quality management and participated in an activity to design a ‘clean air’ city!
This summer, BSCRP students attended and presented at the 19th international Computational Urban Planning and Urban Management conference at UCL in London! Here is a quote from Sahana Kotha on her experience: “My colleagues Blythe Wilson, Ethan Keller and I have been working under the mentorship and expertise of Amir Hajrasouliha for over a year, researching the applications of Generative AI in urban planning. Our research focuses on how Generative AI is being implemented in planning and how these technologies can facilitate participatory planning. Having the chance to present our work to respected researchers and practitioners, and to receive insightful feedback was truly invaluable. I’m incredibly grateful to the Cal Poly Department of City & Regional Planning for supporting our work. Attending CUPUM allowed me to learn so much about digital twin simulation, participatory planning, data governance, urban analytics, and more. I’m leaving the conference feeling excited and inspired about the future of planning and technology!”
All CRP students are invited to attend an informative session on the AICP Certificate, designed specifically for students interested in learning more about this professional planning certification. This session will cover the benefits of the AICP, its requirements, and how you can best prepare as a student. You can join the session via zoom (link emailed by Amir), or attend in person in room 21-121A. Pizza will be provided during the room gathering, and all students are welcome to attend. No RSVP is required. The Speaker is Lilly Rudolph, MPA, AICP, Director of Community Planning, Rincon Consultants.
In early May, an interdisciplinary studio with CRP and Architecture students traveled to Altadena for a public outreach event. On Friday, they presented their research to LA County Planning and received guidance on the next steps to take. Students also saw the impact of the Eaton Fire firsthand on a tour led by Kevin, an active community member whose family has been in Altadena for generations. The day ended with a visit to the Altadena Library where students met with Altadena Town Council Member Dorothy Wong and viewed a local art exhibition capturing the effects of the fire on local landmarks.
On Saturday, students took the lead on an engagement event at Fair Oaks Burger, where residents shared their experiences with the fire recovery process and life in Altadena. They concluded their trip with a visit to Loma Alta Park, one of Altadena’s central community gathering spaces.
Students will be going back next month to present their work to the County and community.
