Planners in the urban development field often do not reflect the diversity of people nor complex realities in neighborhoods that they serve, presenting implications for historically marginalized communities. We recognize the importance of recruiting future planners from these communities, and deepening all students’ reflection on diversity, privilege, and power, as a necessary means to dismantling
systemic inequalities bounded in the urban fabric. We acknowledge the relevance of Diversity as an issue that addresses respect, understanding, and inclusion of all people, especially marginalized groups, regardless of Race, Gender, Class, Sexuality, Ability, Age, Religion, and Culture. Our mission is to provide a forum for students to
Our mission is to cultivate a more vibrant, inclusive, and culturally humble community through collective initiatives in (1) recruitment, (2) curriculum development, and (3) events, trainings, and group activities.
