KU Urban Planning

06/25/2026

"Study finds returns of Indigenous lands happening across country, can lead public planning"

📘Click the link below for the full story:
https://news.ku.edu/news/article/study-finds-landback-returns-of-indigenous-lands-happening-across-country-can-lead-public-planning

Study by KU shows landback returns are increasing in frequency across the country.

06/23/2026

With American Planning Association – We just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

06/18/2026

Well there you go!

Please join us in congratulating Bonnie J. Johnson, PhD, FAICP, on her appointment as Book Review Editor for A respected leader in planning, education, and public service, Dr. Johnson's expertise will help advance thoughtful dialogue within the profession. Read more about her new role and impact on the field.
KU School of Public Affairs and Administration

https://www.planning.org/blog/9330646/bonnie-johnson-phd-faicp-named-book-review-editor-of-journal-of-american-planning-association/

04/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to KU Urban Planning and KU School of Public Affairs & Administration (SPAA) during ! You met Archie's 🐱 challenge so he donated $500 of his NIL money! He looks quite satisfied and he says, "You done good!" Whenever the moods strikes you, you can always donate to your favorite SPAA cause here: https://spaa.ku.edu/give . Your donations equip the next generation of public servants! go get 'em! Keep making those great communities happen everyone! 🌻

04/29/2026

, KUs day of giving, wraps up today at Noon Central Time. I know many of you have wanted to heed Archie's 🐈 call to give so he can use his NIL money for a $500 match. Here's THE easy way to contribute to the General KU Urban Planning fund - I don't know how Archie does it but he found the best link: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1312/lg21/form.aspx?sid=1312&gid=1&pgid=650&cid=1568&bledit=1&dids=927&sort=1&appealcode=WDP I call this photo "Archie Jayhawk Dreaming" (well, he's watching birds so that fits!) Thank you for considering a donation to support our future Jayhawk Planners and their Dreams!

04/28/2026

Archie is at it again! raising money for good city planning! 🐈 Let’s go

It is - the day for giving to your favorite Urban Planning Program and favorite KU School of Public Affairs & Administration! Archie 🐈 and I have signed up to be ambassadors again. Archie has come into some funds- I think it’s NIL money! He wants to match $500 in d...

04/13/2026

SPAA alumni! Are you attending the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference in Detroit? We'd love to see you at KU/KSU's Sunflower Reception.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center
Room: Marquette AB

Food, beverages, swag, and a good time! We hope to see you there.

03/27/2026

SPAA alumni! Are you attending the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference in Detroit? We'd love to see you at KU/KSU's Sunflower Reception.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center
Room: Marquette AB

Food, beverages, swag, and a good time! We hope to see you there.