School of Planning, Design and Construction

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  2014 MAP Conference: An Urban & Regional Planning Student Perspective

  Published on December 19, 2014
  This October, Cassi Meitl, a graduate student from the MSU Urban & Regional Planning Program, attended the annual Michigan Association of Planning (MAP) Conference where Michigan State University was well-represented by students.

• MSU Extension Team Receives Regional and National Cross-Programming Team Excellence Awards

  Published on December 18, 2014
  Michigan State University Extension (MSUE), together with the Great Lakes Integrated Sciences & Assessments, examined climate impacts and resilience strategies to assess public attitudes towards climate change.

• CANR faculty members recognized by APLU

  Published on December 18, 2014
  Two Michigan State University (MSU) faculty members were recognized by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) during its annual meeting in November.

• MSU Construction Management has Successful Turnout at the 2014 MI SCAN Event

  Published on December 15, 2014
  Each fall since 1984, AGC of Michigan, a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, hosts an event called Student Contractor Awareness Night (SCAN).

• Michigan State University makes the 2014 Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges

  Published on December 15, 2014
  Each year, The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges recognizes a number of institutions of higher education that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability in their establishment.

• MSU Student Receives Fellowship Leading to Graduate Study on Urbanization and Gender

  Published on December 15, 2014
  Sarah Murray, MSU Urban & Regional Planning (URP) graduate student in the School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) received a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship for this academic year.

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  MSU Interior Design Alumna Larissa Fedoroff on Life after College

  Published on December 15, 2014
  Recent Michigan State University graduate, Larissa Fedoroff dedicated a great deal of time to her studies while she was here at MSU.

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  Placemaking: A concentration of infrastructure attractive across generations

  Published on December 11, 2014
  We hear terms like "the built environment" and "placemaking" when it comes to creating vibrant, sustainable communities. Just what do those terms mean, and why so much buzz surrounding them?

• Balancing economic development with residents' needs: Dialogue key as placemaking plans take shape

  Published on December 11, 2014
  The Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative, across from Washington Square Library, inhabits the former Portage Street Fire Station, Engine No. 2, built in 1903.

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  MSU hosted MOOC on FIFA World Cup experience this Summer

  Published on December 10, 2014
  Michigan State University is well-known for creating a variety of opportunities for its students, faculty, and citizens globally, and has once again provided another great chance for education.

• Michigan Municipal League releases PlacePlan for Marquette's Baraga Avenue

  Published on December 10, 2014
  Parklets, pedestrian thoroughfares, mixed-use building development, angled parking--the PlacePlan released in late November by the Michigan Municipal League for Baraga Avenue in Marquette is extensive and leaves no stone unturned.

• Midland and Flint develop placemaking plans

  Published on December 9, 2014
  Even if you haven't heard of the PlacePlans program, you've probably heard of placemaking.

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  Mayberry Homes’ Robert & Karen Schroeder engaged audience at third SPDC Industry Seminar Series

  Published on December 5, 2014
  The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction (SPDC) held its third Industry Seminar Series on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, in East Lansing.

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  Placemaking, World-Class Corridors & the Status of MI's Economy Highlight 2014 Showcase at MSU

  Published on November 12, 2014
  The relationship between the built environment and Michigan’s economy was the topic at the forefront of presentations at the 2014 Built Environment Showcase.

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  MSU Archway Design Unveiled at the 4th Annual Tejano/Latino Music Fest in Honor of Cesar E. Chavez

  Published on November 11, 2014
  The fourth annual Tejano/Latino Music Festival took place the weekend of Sept. 12, drawing crowds from all over the Greater Lansing Area to recognize and celebrate Latino heritage and the strong Latino community in Lansing.