About the Lab
Student planners working as consulting teams for real clients. We turn classroom learning into research, plans, and recommendations that cities can put to use.
A Polytechnic Experience (PolyX) course at Cal Poly Pomona.
Project Team
About the Team
WE ARE THE 2026-27 SENIOR COHORT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING AT CAL POLY POMONA’S COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN. TOGETHER, WE BRING FOUR AREAS OF PLANNING FOCUS TO OUR CLIENTS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION, RESILIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND URBAN DESIGN.
Meet the team
About
LEARNING BY PLANNING FOR REAL COMMUNITIES
In URP 4310L/4230L, taught by Dr. Brandy Chappell-Hill in the College of Environmental Design, we work as professional consulting teams. Through applied research, civic engagement, strategic planning, and policy development, we help our clients address real planning challenges and develop skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and public service. Each team produces tangible deliverables such as existing condition analysis, data-driven recommendations, and implementation strategies.a year long studio 2026-27.
Client Intake form
WE WELCOME QUESTIONS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CITY STAFF, AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN OUR PLANNING WORK. WHETHER YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MALAGA COVE PLAZA PARKING STUDY IN PALOS VERDES ESTATES OR THE OLD TOWN STREETSCAPE STUDY IN LA VERNE, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
