Master of Community and Regional Planning - Physical Planning and Design

The Master of Community and Regional Planning (MCRP) degree prepares graduates to shape community and regional change, and work towards environmental sustainability and social justice for their communities and regions as well as the larger world. The MCRP degree program is the only nationally-accredited planning degree offered in New Mexico. Graduates work in research and professional careers with community-based organizations, nonprofit and international non-governmental organizations, private sector firms, and public agencies at the tribal, local, regional, state and federal government levels.

Physical Planning and Design:

This concentration is designed for students who are interested in the built environment, including the design of neighborhoods, cities, regions, and public spaces; land use planning and growth management; the planning of transportation and other infrastructure; and development of housing and other projects. Physical planning strategies are integrated with environmental and economic planning objectives.The coursework emphasizes an understanding of how the built landscape is shaped by a variety of processes. Classes focus on analyzing local codes and regulations, understanding urban design strategies and traditions, developing written planning documents and graphic materials, and working with a variety of constituencies to fulfill community goals related to physical planning and design.