Capstone projects from the Urban and Regional Studies and Planning program of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Professional Plan Capstone from 2025

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Exploring the Role of Government Funding and Policy Criteria in Greening Projects: A Case Study of Southside Richmond, Destiny R. Brown

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A Call To Action For Transport Justice: Exploring Transportation Disadvantages Faced By Justice-Impacted Individuals Reintegrating Into Rural Communities, Tarnika Edmunds

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From Plans to Panels: Leveraging Local Government Tools to Meet Virginia's Clean Energy Mandates, Alexis P. Hoggard

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Richmond Handbook: The Future of Youth Engagement in the Planning & Design Sector of Richmond, Virginia, Chanté C. Holt

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Aligning Practice with Principle: Institutionalizing Equitable Public Engagement in Hampton Roads, W. Derek Martin

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Public Transportation as a Vehicle for Upward Mobility of Women in Appalachian Virginia, Katy Miller

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Crater PDC Community Identity & Assets: Foundations for Future Branding and Economic Development, Lydia M. Schauss

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The Permanent Supportive Housing of Central Virginia’s Aged Out Foster Youths: The Permanent Supportive Housing of Central Virginia’s Aged Out Foster Youths A Plan to Increase Regional Capacity, Fill Gaps in Service, and Identify Potential Sites., Matthew Snow

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Elements of a Talent Information System for the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, Jake Thompson

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Senior Living Guide: Strategies for Aging in Place in Chesterfield County, Emma E. Tilley

Professional Plan Capstone from 2024

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Social Invention for the Common Good: A Community Land Trust-Based Model for Affordable Accessory Dwelling Units, Adelaide Alexander

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Transforming the Route 228 Corridor: A Safe and Connective Approach, Michael Boeh

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Tension between Construction and Conservation : Dutch Gap Conservation Area Park Access Design, Colleen Campbell

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The Green Infrastructure Network: Mapping Hopewell's Social & Natural Assets, Derek J. Cathcart

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Expanding Equitable Housing Through Rezoning: Strategies for Land Use and Future Development within Richmond, Kevin Costanzo

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Flood Resiliency and Sustainable Stormwater Management Plan, Cigdem Parlak Hancer

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Best Practices for Community Outreach for the Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot, Callie B. Houghland

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Plenty of Room at the Inn: Strategies for Gentle Densification of Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Van Ness, and Forest Hills, DC, Harrison M. Hyde

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Riverview Community Park Commoning Plan, Haley B. Keene

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Growth in Appalachia: Downtown Revitalization Strategies for Covington, Virginia, Tucker L. Keener

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Anticipating the Fall Line: A Plan for Equitable Trail-Oriented Development on Commerce Road, Eric King

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Assessing Impact: Equitable Community Development, Rose M. Lewis

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REVITALIZE WAKEFIELD: CHARTING A COURSE FOR GROWTH, Bannon T. Luckert

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Assessing the Impact of Permanent Supportive Housing on Property Values in Richmond, Virginia, Elaine Negasi

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Richmond Watts for Families: An Action Plan to Bring Multifamily Community Solar to The City of Richmond, Daniel P. Rafferty