School of Urban Studies and Planning

Toulan School Updates

A close-up of vibrant pink flowers on a tree
April 10, 2025

Toulan School in the news - February/March 2025

February 5—Opinion: Big ideas - grounded in Oregon values and innovation - can guide…
An intersection in Portland, Oregon. A green city bus is crossing the intersection.
April 9, 2025

Toulan School Faculty and Student Reports and Publications - Q1 2025 (January - March)

Cholula, N. J., Farrington, A., Bates, L. K., Zapata, M. A. & Greene, J. …
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March 18, 2025

Tony Lamb Racial Justice Fund included in Spring PSU Day of Giving

Again this year, the Tony Lamb Racial Justice Fund is among the funds included in the…
A colorful mural with nine different people on a yellow wall
March 3, 2025

MURP students build hands-on skills by supporting Portland nonprofit

The Planning Methods I course is one of the first classes Master of Urban and Regional…
View of the Portland sign from the Burnside Bridge. Credit: Google Streetview, May 2024
February 21, 2025

From “car sewer” to “signature street”: MURP students and Better Block PDX…

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) Program at Portland State University…
The logos for OPB, KGW8, KOIN 6, Axios Portland, and Jefferson Public Radio
February 5, 2025

Toulan School in the news - December 2024/January 2025

December 11—Oregon nonprofits are critical to the state’s social service network — and…
Students Hayley Still (left) and Ken Yoneda present their project at the 2025 MURP Workshop Kickoff.
February 4, 2025

Students present community projects at MURP Workshop Kickoff

Yesterday, the five teams of students from this year’s Master of Urban and Regional…
Multnomah Falls with snow
January 21, 2025

Toulan School Faculty and Student Reports and Publications - Q4 2024 (October - December)

Dys, S., Tunalilar, O., & Levchenko, Y. (2024). The Impact of the COVID-19…
The PSU rec center lit up at night
December 16, 2024

New B + M program aims to support students interested in professional urban planning

The Toulan School at Portland State University has recently added a new enrollment…
An image of Tyler Frisbee smiling in front of a brick wall
December 12, 2024

IMS welcomes Tyler Frisbee as new director

Congratulations to Tyler Frisbee, the new director for the Institute of…
A perspective photo of the Broadway Bridge in Portland, OR
December 5, 2024

Toulan School in the news - October/November 2024

October 4—27th Annual Symposium • ENVX Symposium • Lewis & ClarkToulan School…
2024 Housing Oregon Star Players from left to right: Grant, Emily, and Sam.
November 5, 2024

CD alumnus named 2024 Housing Oregon Star Player

2024 Housing Oregon Star Players from left to right: Grant, Emily, and…