SPDC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Spartans Built to Lead
The School of Planning, Design and Construction uniquely unites four built environment disciplines to foster synergistic learning and collaboration: Construction management, interior design, landscape architecture and urban & regional planning. Our academic programs are accredited and produce career-ready graduates. We provide our students with the opportunity to learn about and work on real-world, cross-discipline projects and activities. Our nationally recognized, world-renowned faculty cross-collaborate on pressing built environment issues, delivering timely and crucial sustainable research and outreach. Learn More.
Our Programs
Our Partners
- Center for Community & Economic Development.
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
- Department of Community Sustainability.
- Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences.
- Environmental Science & Policy Program.
- Global Urban Studies Program.
- MSU Extension.
News
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MSU names Jun-Hyun Kim new director for the School of Planning, Design and Construction
Published on May 8, 2024
Kim will replace René Hinojosa, Ph.D., an SPDC professor emeritus in urban and regional planning who has served as interim school director -
LA Student Wins National Landscape Architecture Scholarship
Published on April 18, 2024
LA Student Ava Yon: 1 of 5 winners of the 2024 ASLA Council of Fellows Scholarship -
GROW Urban Ag
Published on April 12, 2024
Can a charrette be used to develop a research proposal? Yes, it can! -
ID Faculty Wins Prestige Teaching Award
Published on April 12, 2024
Interior Design Instructor, Kristy Kellom, MSU’s 2024 AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award -
Open Position: Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term
Published on March 29, 2024
The School of Planning, Design and Construction at Michigan State University invites applications for a fixed-term, 12-month, 90% teaching and 10% service, Academic Specialist position.
In the News
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Homelessness in Orange County is on the rise, according to new report
Published on May 9, 2024 by Los Angeles Times
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B.S. in Construction Management Ranked 7th
Published on May 2, 2024 by CollegeTransitions.com
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URP Capstone Project Presented to City Commissioners of St. John's, MI
Published on April 22, 2024 by Fox 47 News WSYM
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CLS Research Spotlight: Deyanira Nevarez Martinez
Published on April 18, 2024 by Chicano/Latino Studies Research Spotlight
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SPDC Alum Discusses Mass Timber and the Future of Sustainable Construction
Published on March 29, 2024 by AMHigley Builders Blog
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CELA Announces 2024 Annual Award Winners in Landscape Architecture Education
Published on March 23, 2024 by The Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
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MSU SPDC awarded Third HELP Grant from NAHB
Published on March 15, 2024 by NAHB.org
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Urban & Regional Planning Faculty Earns Recognition from Urban Affairs Association
Published on February 29, 2024 by Urban Affairs Association.org
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Provides Over $815K to Transform Flint Golf Course
Published on February 19, 2024 by WNEM
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Best State Capitals to Live In
Published on February 13, 2024 by WalletHub