Planning & Sustainable Change

The UWE's 'Planning & Sustainable Change' cluster offers accredited courses dedicated to shaping the trajectory of urban development. Our team comprises dedicated academics and scholars committed to conducting experiments, research, fostering teaching experiences, and providing mentorship. We adopt an integrated approach aimed at analysing, comprehending, and innovatively designing our built environment. With a mosaic of backgrounds, professional expertise, a broad spectrum of research focal points, and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, we form a distinctive cohort of educators. Our strength lies in translating real-world complexities into the classroom setting, offering students a comprehensive understanding. Our involvement extends beyond academia to actively engage and influence diverse communities, non-profit sector, businesses, and policymakers. While our immediate impact is felt through strategic partnerships, our sphere of influence transcends borders, shaping discourse and informing practices in the field internationally, beyond the confines of the UK. Our diverse programs encompass Urban Planning, Planning & Urban Leadership, Urban Transport, and more, covering modules that delve into pivotal aspects such as Plan Making, Integrated Design Quality, Professional Design Development, Urban Design, and numerous other modules. These programmes collectively address the intricacies of built environments across various scales, offering a holistic approach to urban development education.