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The Urban Planning Program at Virginia Community University  __ Why, according to John Accordino, VCU is the right place to start a graduate program in urban planning? __

Because CVU provides the opportunity for learning practical planning skills through hands-on, field-based instruction a hallmark of his planning program.

__ What are the advantages for studying a master's program in this university? __

*Each student professionally accredited Master of Urban and Regional Planning program completes an internship in a public or private planning-related organization.

 *Through the contacts made through courses and work on class projects, many students are offered good, planning-related jobs by the time they graduate.

*The program is supported by a full-time faculty trained in planning, environmental studies, architecture, economics, geography, history, and political science and by practicing professionals from the many public and private agencies in the Richmond area.

__ What advantages does the city of Richmond represent to those students who decide to study at VCU? __

Richmond (Virginia) is an ideal place in which to learn the craft of sustainable development planning because is a beautiful city with rich traditions, historic neighborhoods and exquisite architecture. It is also the center of a modern metropolis that boasts a thriving economy and high quality of life overall. It is the state capital too, so there are ample opportunities for paid internships in state and local government, as well as private, planning consulting firms and development organizations.

__ What are the different programs offered at VCU? __

 *Urban Revitalization *Master of Urban and Regional Planning *Historic Preservation Planning *Geographic Information Systems (GIS). *Planning and Law (with the University of Richmond).