Join us as we highlight how the Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies and the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) programs at the VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs prepare you for success in rapidly evolving fields. Discover what “urban and regional planning” truly means, explore in-demand career pathways, and see how our hands-on, experience-driven curricula equip you with the skills employers value most.

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Whether you’re pursuing opportunities in community development, transportation planning, environmental planning, real estate and land development, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis, public policy, or neighborhood revitalization, the Wilder School offers the training you need to thrive. Students gain real-world experience through service-learning projects, client-based planning studios, and community partnerships across Richmond, throughout Virginia, and with federal agencies in Washington, D.C. You’ll apply planning theory and methods to real projects— developing market analyses, land-use plans, transit-oriented development strategies, neighborhood revitalization plans, and more.