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About Us
Metropolitan Design Center (MDC) outreach, research, and teaching programs focus on emerging design issues across metropolitan scales in innovative interdisciplinary projects that directly enhance neighborhood and community sustainability, develop new knowledge on urban design performance, and prepare the next generation of urban design professionals.
Programs
- Direct Design Assistance (DDA)
Funded by the McKnight Foundation, this outreach program provides design assistance and support for underserved communities, non-profit organizations, and neighborhood groups. This year’s program focuses on sustainability and transportation.
- Certificate in Metropolitan Design (CMD)
The curriculum of the certificate program is under revision. Please contact Prof. Ignacio San Martin if you have questions about the certificate.
The Metropolitan Design Center was founded as the Design Center for American Urban Landscape in 1988.
