Welcome to PPPM410, Real World Eugene

This capstone course integrates all aspects of students’ education, offers rich insight into community issues and planning practice, and provides practical experience in collaboration, research, professional writing, and effective presentation.

While planning and policy  topics can be taught in a classroom setting, preparing students for professional practice requires skills that are difficult to teach in the classroom—engaging community residents, working with local decision makers, and other aspects are best learned through experience.

This course is a partnership between the University of Oregon School of Planning, Public Policy and Management, the UO Institute for Policy Research and Engagement, Lane County, and the City of Eugene.

This blog documents our experience.