Program History

We thought many of you would find it interesting to read about the history of the City and Regional Planning Program. Dr. Larry Keating has interviewed several past and current faculty and students to develop this narrative about the Program. All errors are Larry’s! All wonderful things said about the Program, we gladly accept!

Download the CRP History document (pdf file, 272K)

City and Regional Planning Historical Timeline

City and Regional Planning Program Directors 1952-present

• Howard Menhinick (1952-1965) – deceased
• Malcolm Little (1965-1978) – deceased
• Leon S. Eplan (1981-1983) – living in Atlanta
• David S. Sawicki (1983-1991) – currently on faculty
• Steven P. French (1992-1999) – currently on faculty
• Cheryl K. Contant (1999-present)