CAPLA Seed Grant Funds Inclusive Public Spaces Research March 6, 2024 CAPLA Research Seed Grant funding is supporting research focused on community engagement processes that are more inclusive for designing public spaces, such as parks and plazas. Read more Image
In the News: Dr. Seth Okyere March 1, 2024 Dr. Seth Okyere, a visiting assistant professor of Urban Planning and CAPLA Emerging Faculty Fellow, was interviewed by WalletHub for the "Best State Capitals to Live In' article. Best State Capitals to Live In Image
Activism Through Architecture: Adedoyin Oduwole ‘26 B.Arch Feb. 28, 2024 Adedoyin Oduwole, a Bachelor of Architecture student at the University of Arizona, envisions using architecture for social change by creating dignified housing for low-income individuals in Nigeria. She emphasizes CAPLA's diverse and supportive community, overcoming challenges through time management, and her passion for residential designs addressing homelessness. Read more Image
Lecture Recap and Video: Teo Wickland on 'Automobile Supremacism' Feb. 22, 2024 In this CAPLA Lecture Series lecture, Teo Wickland presents on the complex power dynamics that exist in a society built around the automobile. He touches on resource consumption; supremacist hierarchies; and collective subsidies, and closes with reflections on possibilities for transforming transportation. Read more Image
Gina '99 and August Benzien '96 named CAPLA 'Alumni of the Year' Feb. 20, 2024 The College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture is proud to acknowledge August and Gina Benzien as the 2023-2024 Alumni of the Year. The Benziens are among 15 alumni chosen from across the University of Arizona who will be honored during the Alumni of the Year Awards Ceremony on February 22. Read more Image
CAPLA Students Put their Best Foot Forward During 14th Annual Job Interview Fair Feb. 16, 2024 Nearly 180 College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture students honed their interviewing skills and forged valuable connections with potential employers during the 14th annual College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture Job Interview Fair. Read more Image
2024 Southern Arizona Heat Planning Summit Invites Hot Takes on Addressing Heat from Community Members Feb. 15, 2024 The 2024 Southern Arizona Heat Planning Summit welcomed key decision makers and stakeholders to a day-long workshop to provide input on local efforts to address the negative effects of extreme heat. Read more Image
Internationally renowned lecturer explores legacies of Mexican architect Luis Barragán, sculptor José Sacal Feb. 14, 2024 The College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture hosted internationally renowned lecturer, Gregorio Luke, who gave two distinct presentations about influential Mexican figures – Architect Luis Barragan and Sculptor Jose Sacal. Read more Image
ENR2 Case Study Published in Landscape Performance Series Feb. 13, 2024 Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Kirk Dimond and MLA Candidate 2025 Olivia Gilliam completed a case study on UArizona’s Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) that was published in the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF)’s award-winning Landscape Performance Series. Read more Image
The Art of Time Management: Olivia Hernandez ‘27 B.Arch Jan. 31, 2024 Olivia Hernandez, a Bachelor of Architecture student at the University of Arizona, discusses her academic journey, emphasizing the family-like studio culture and supportive professors at CAPLA. Her advice for prospective CAPLA students is to connect with current students for valuable insights. Read more Image