Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of planning to enhance the ecological sustainability, social equity and aesthetic qualities of human settlements. The Master of City Planning degree is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners. Graduates are eligible for full Membership status in this organisation after two years of relevant professional experience. An emphasis is placed on fostering intellectual integrity and clarity of thought and expression. The curriculum provides a thorough grounding in historical and theoretical aspects of planning thought and practice, including research methods, current social and political theory, and contemporary urban and regional issues.
Faculty members come from a wide variety of practice backgrounds and research interests.
They are actively engaged in research and practice in their respective areas, and are well connected with various local, national and global communities. Students from Canada and abroad attend our program, bringing with them a multiplicity of backgrounds, including the humanities, the natural, social, and applied sciences and the design disciplines. This diversity fosters a very rich educational experience. With a relatively small incoming class each year, students benefit from close personal interaction with members of the faculty and practitioners. The program allows students to develop their unique skills and abilities in exploring the many challenges facing planning.