UDream

Program Description
UDream provides recent graduates of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and urban planning programs the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of urban design in a summer and fall immersion experience. UDream begins on the Carnegie Mellon University campus with a 5 week program of academic courses and studio work with an emphasis on urban sustainability. The courses and studio are taught by architecture faculty and local urban design practitioners. The academic program is followed by a 12 week internship with an urban design firm, public agency, or non-profit group engaged in planning and community development. The goal of UDream is to increase diversity in the profession of urban design nationally, and in the Pittsburgh region specifically, by offering opportunities for permanent employment in Pittsburgh. UDream participants receive free tuition, housing, and transportation to and from Pittsburgh, plus a $1,000/month stipend.

Through the generous support of the Heinz Endowments, UDream is able to offer full tuition, stipend, housing, and travel to and from Pittsburgh to program participants.

UDream 2010
(NOTE: Dates have changed. Program has been extended to October 8, 2010.)
The dates for UDream 2010 are:
Academic component: June 7 - July 9 (5 weeks)
High school design project: July 12 - 16 (1 week)
Internship: July 19 - October 8 (12 weeks)