University of Oregon School of Planning, Public Policy and Management

Congratulations?to?Christina Bollo and Rebecca Lewis?on receiving the?Tinker Hatfield Award for Innovation?for their groundbreaking project,?Architectural Ramifications of Middle Housing in Oregon Cities! Their interdisciplinary approach, involving both faculty and students, will provide crucial analysis of Oregon’s Model Code and city guidelines for cottage clusters and townhouses—Middle Housing types that offer cities the greatest opportunity to densify. This work builds on previous research and highlights the power of collaboration between planning and architecture. Prof.?Lewis?regularly?collaborates?with the Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP). In 2020, she taught?a graduate?class?that?provided?development code and messaging tools?recommendations to the city of Hood River?as they?address and reduce barriers to missing middle housing types. These recommendations included?zoning changes to allow a greater diversity of housing types, such as the adoption of form-based code to better align zoning with community needs and priorities.????To learn more about the project, Decreasing Barriers to Missing Middle Housing in Hood River, Oregon, go?to?https://lnkd.in/gRu2afvz ? Prof. Bollo recently completed an architectural design studio in Oakridge where students proposed contextually appropriate middle housing for Oakridge neighborhoods. A final report will be available soon at https://lnkd.in/g_AXtnCy University of Oregon College of Design

On Tuesday, March 4th at 4 p.m., the University of Oregon Alumni Association is hosting a virtual panel event, "Do Good, Work Local: Impactful Career Pathways," featuring inspiring University of Oregon alumni who have turned their passion for positive change into impactful careers. Lane County Human Services Sr. Program Services Coordinator Maria Cortez, MPA '15, will be among the speakers, sharing how she found and pursued her career, the experiences and networks that helped her succeed, and some practical advice for transitioning into or advancing in careers that make a difference at a local level. #OregonDesignDucks For more information, click the link below!

Planning graduate students Gabi Robb, Sarah Bausmith and Seth Hunt traveled to Breitenbush Hot Springs outside of Detroit, Oregon, to connect with community partners on emergency evacuation needs in Marion County. And played in the snow! ?? ? This project is part of their Community Planning Workshop course that works to provide students with direct experience AND bring capacity to planning and policy projects in Oregon communities. #uopppm #handsonlearning #studentsuccess

From the UO to the NFL, Naomi Evans ,MNM '23, turned her passion for communities into a career as the Community Relations Coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings. The University of Oregon's flexible graduate program curriculums and hands-on learning experiences, combined with strategic networking, helped Naomi build the skills she needed to land this incredible role. Read more about Naomi and the UO's work in preparing graduate students for their careers: https://lnkd.in/gf8Z2twF University of Oregon School of Planning, Public Policy and Management Image Description: Left: Naomi stands on the field of the Minnesota Vikings. Right: Naomi stands on the sidelines with a young fan who is interacting with a Vikings player.

Our PPPM team + our County Executive had a great experience at the Big Ten Summit.

Congratulations to PPPM faculty member Lisa Abia-Smith and alum Rosemarie Oakman! Thank you for the great work you are enacting to heal individuals through the arts.

Thank you Michelle Meador, for giving me the opportunity to speak to your fundraising class in the University of Oregon School of Planning, Public Policy and Management! It is always a lot of fun to share the knowledge I've picked up over the years of working in the development world.

??How can the Global Oregon Awards help shape your future? Every year, these awards empower University of Oregon students to take on meaningful projects worldwide, gaining hands-on experiences and shaping their careers. Check out how recent recipients used this opportunity: ?? Tackling Climate Policy on a Global Stage Josephine Kim, a recent economics graduate, attended the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights and the Climate Crisis conference. There, she collaborated with climate experts and learned how to bridge the gap between scientific research and policymaking. ?? Sustainable Transportation in Bangladesh Shahinur B. (University of Oregon School of Planning, Public Policy and Management Graduate Student) researched non-motorized transportation solutions through surveys and interviews to influence inclusive, data-driven policies. ? Apply today!?https://lnkd.in/dcx3MPM8

Nonprofits abroad that rely on US funding are facing significant challenges following the United States' recent foreign aid freeze and stop-work order policies. Susan Appe, PhD – who earned her MA in Arts Management from the University of Oregon School of Planning, Public Policy and Management – writes how these nonprofits can stay afloat financially and continue to serve their communities. #OregonDesignDucks

The Big Ten is more than just athletics! Last week I had the privilege to join faculty and students from across the country at the Big Ten Democracy Summit. We highlighted Lane County and the University of Oregon’s Policy Lab partnership, a national model that brings local government and higher education together to solve community challenges and develop leaders.