Department Spotlight

New book Housing in America by Dr. Marijoan Bull and Dr. Alina Gross.
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×Westfield State University offers the only undergraduate degree in Regional Planning among public colleges and universities in the Northeast. We offer extensive internship opportunities to gain practical field experience in community planning, environmental management, housing, transportation, economic development, sustainable energy, water resources and more.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment growth of 16 percent. As the population continues to grow, it becomes more imperative for communities to operate in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. GIS skills are extremely important.
Explore the links and resources below to learn more about our department and our Regional Planning major. Or, start by watching our brief slideshow!
New book Housing in America by Dr. Marijoan Bull and Dr. Alina Gross.
Welcome back for the Spring 2019 semester!
We have a new name: Geography, Planning & Sustainability (GPS) Department!
Interested in Regional Planning and what we have to offer? Start here!
Everything you need to know about our department and our major.
See what's been happening lately in our department.
We are committed to strengthening geography education in Western Massachusetts and the Commonwealth.
Interested in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Start here!
Everything you need to know about our GIS Minor.
Everything you need to know about our GIS Certificate.
The Environmental Planning Club encourages members to enrich the environment.
Dr. Brian Conz, Chair
Wilson Hall 201a
bconz@westfield.ma.edu
t: (413) 572-8084
f: (413) 572-5460
Lynelle Kuzontkoski, Administrative Assistant
Wilson Hall 203
lkuzontkoski@westfield.ma.edu
t: (413) 572-8315
f: (413) 572-5460