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Rendering of urban park along Camden riverfront

11.20.2025 Visualizing Climate Resilience, from New York to Bonaire In three different locations in the US and abroad, Weitzman researchers have been helping coastal communities understand the risks from climate change and develop plans to mitigate or adapt to them.

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Scientific illustrations of tobacco, witch hazel and venus flytrap in mostly black and white on natural yellow toned paper

Story | 01.08.2026 Spring 2026 Lecture Series Opens January 22

Story | 01.07.2026 Weitzman Welcomes New Associated Faculty in Architecture

Story | 12.20.2025 Remembering Frank Matero (1953 – 2025)

Story | 12.18.2025 Faculty and Alums Selected for 2026 Whitney Biennial

People strong pedestrian-only street illuminated by illuminated trees

Story | 12.11.2025 A Fall Studio Brings Interdisciplinary Thinking to Philly’s Historic and Commercial Core

Overhead view of woman working at pottery wheel

Story | 12.09.2025 Sizing Up Pennsylvania’s Creative Workforce

In the Media

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

As technology companies ramp up investments in data centers, the increased demand drives up prices for everyone, says John Quigley of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy.

Yahoo News / BBC

Rhythm of the City

A course taught by Stanley Collins, a provost's postdoctoral fellow in the Department of City and Regional Planning, probes the connection between neighborhood sounds and identities.

The Pennsylvania Gazette

Are Waymo's driverless taxis ready for Steel City streets?

With testing under way in Philadelphia as well as Pittsburgh, Professor of City and Regional Planning Erick Guerra says their track record beats that of human drivers.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ($)

Don’t let this housing crisis go to waste

In an opinion essay, Weitzman's Vincent Reina and Wharton's Benjamin Keys argue that financing, regulations, and politics should be removed as barriers to homeownership.

The Hill

In Brief

Sustainable Design Prototype Honored in Venice

An innovative building structure developed by Weitzman's Masoud Akbarzadeh with academic and industry partners was honored as the best design exhibited at ECC's international survey.

Arch Daily

Grossman Book Recognized by CAA

Constructed Geographies: Paulo Mendes da Rocha, co-authored by Vanessa Grossman and the late Jean-Louis Cohen, has been shortlisted for Alfred H. Barr Jr. Award from the College Art Association.

College Art Association

Announcements

Announcement | 10.08.2025 Open Position: 2026-2027 McHarg Fellowship

Announcement | 10.08.2025 Case Studies in Design: Open Call to Study Projects Designed in Community

Announcement | 02.07.2025 Daily Pennsylvanian Reporting

Announcement | 11.07.2024 Fritz Steiner’s Service as Weitzman Dean at Penn Is Extended

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