MUD Urban Design

Course Overview This Master of Urban Design program equips architects, landscape architects, and planners with the advanced skills to shape sustainable and resilient urban futures. The curriculum focuses on applying rigorous research to design layered systems and public spaces that address complex global challenges. Students engage in real-world projects, from neighborhood plans to large-scale regional initiatives, often set in post-industrial cities like Cleveland. Key Program Highlights Focus on sustainable design and resilient urban development for the 21st century Hands-on, project-based learning in real-world contexts like Cleveland Rigorous research applied to the design of public spaces and urban systems Exploration of critical topics including healthy cities, ecological infrastructure, and urban economics Prepares graduates to become specialists who identify opportunities and provide innovative design solutions