Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on Urban Studies students from the College of Wooster to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.

Incorporating insights from courses like "Contemporary Urban Issues" and "Social Justice and the City," students in Urban Studio immerse themselves in the study of urban planning and community development theories. The curriculum places an emphasis on employing online visual and mapping tools, along with decision-making techniques. These methods equip students with the skills needed to investigate urban issues, interpret urban spaces and designs, analyze the complex interplay of physical and non-physical factors in a city, review comprehensive plans, and participate in basic planning and policymaking. Urban Studio offers a hands-on experience, enabling students to conduct fieldwork, visit various locations and organizations in Wooster, and apply GIS skills to tackle real-world urban challenges. Empowered by a wealth of knowledge acquired over three years, students emerge ready to contribute to impactful community development and urban planning projects, both independently and collaboratively.

Related projects may include but not limited to affordable housing, transportation, climate change and its urban adaptation strategies, social justice in the city, etc.:

• Apply the knowledge and theories learned in Urban Studies core courses through fieldwork and lab exercises.
• Analyze city form and design elements of small-scale urban spaces.
• Utilize online GIS to analyze urban trends and issues.
• Interpret and use the most recent census data.

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 

Some final project deliverables might include: 

1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations