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The School of Urban Studies engages students, faculty, and community to advance critical thinking, social justice, and applied research through the transformative power of higher education.
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A premier Urban Studies school within a leading urban-serving university.
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Teach to engage; research to advance knowledge; act to promote social justice and equitable development.
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MA in Community Planning alum Nick Carr has been serving on Tacoma's 2024 Charter Review Committee
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In a first-of-its-kind course, UW Tacoma students contributed to the Washington State Zoning Atlas — a new interactive tool from the Washington State Department of Commerce that standardizes zoning data across the state.
SIAS Associate Professor Ruben Casas says how the city uses planting strips along streets tells a tale of haves and have-nots, and of our differing standards.
Samantha Iverson (BA '08, MSW '16) is making a big difference as the first social worker for Tacoma Public Library, helping connect patrons with the community resources.
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