Sustainable Urban Planning News

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Sandra Whitehead

Using AI to Accelerate Permitting for Energy Generation Projects

October 13, 2025

Dr. Sandra Whitehead shared a recent Medium post she wrote “Using AI to Accelerate Permitting for Energy Generation Projects.”

Brady Rivera, A’aron John, Fernando Garcia-Corrales, Salimatou Doumbouya and Nicole Mintz

CPS Students Explore Opportunities at GW Career Expo

October 8, 2025

CPS Director of Career Services Nicole Mintz connected with a number of College of Professional Studies (CPS) students at GW’s Career Exploration Expo.

Arielle Plavcan, SUP student

Sustainable Urban Planning Students Present their Capstone Projects

August 26, 2025

Graduates presented their Capstone projects in early August, a culminating experience for students in the master's program in Sustainable Urban Planning (SUP).

Female student with her capstone research poster

Sustainable Urban Planning Students Showcase Capstone Projects

June 9, 2025

Five spring 2025 graduates presented their Capstone Projects on May 2nd to an enthusiastic audience at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, D.C.

Matthew Dalbey

SUP Faculty Member Participates in Multi-National Convening on the Just Energy Sector

June 6, 2025

Dr. Matthew Dalbey, a Sustainable Urban Planning program faculty member, participated in a convening at the Rockefeller Foundation Center in Bellagio, Italy.

Kristian Maldonado, Laura Boehm, Sandra Whitehead, Courtney Carothers, Ashley Casimir, Danielle Ambersley, Ugo Njeza

Exploring Dream Jobs in Urban Planning: Expert Panel Shares Insights

April 7, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, the Sustainable Urban Planning Program (SUP) invited a panel of expert employers to discuss career opportunities in urban planning at the GW Arlington Education Center.

Want to learn how to build a sustainable city? Ask Peter Calthorpe.

January 28, 2025

In this conversation, Peter Calthorpe discusses his journey in sustainable design and urban planning, emphasizing the importance of whole systems thinking.

How do the skills of a US diplomat translate to the professional world? Ask Belinda Jackson Farrier.

December 17, 2024

In this conversation, Belinda Jackson-Ferris shares her extensive experience in leadership across various sectors, including foreign affairs and technology.