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To the PIPSA Class of 2026… we actually did it. 🥹

The DPCs & Theses are submitted and summer can officially begin. It feels weird knowing there won’t be any more 10:50 p.m. classes, rushing to finish assignments, or pretending we weren’t all running on caffeine and deadlines.

A huge thank you to our PIPSA presidents for keeping us together through it all and creating a community that made the long nights and stressful semesters a little easier.

To everyone in our cohort, thank you for the memories, the laughs, the group chats, the late-night work sessions, and everything in between.

Here’s to new jobs, new cities, new projects, and whatever comes next. Wishing everyone nothing but success. Cheers to the next chapter. ❤️ @pratturbanplanning @prattgcpe by @prattpipsa

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3 months ago

It’s been two weeks already since our mixer at Time Out Market. It turned into a full house of ideas, laughs, and “wait, what program are you in again?” moments. NYU, Pratt, Hunter, Columbia, Rutgers… all in one place, all slightly stressed, all very much outside.

Good to see everyone beyond our usual corners. If not next year, we’ll definitely catch you in the wild… probably mid-debate about zoning, transit, or someone’s thesis. by @prattpipsa

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5 months ago

PIPSA is proud to celebrate our Co-Chair Max Scott for presenting at the Pratt Research Open House

Centro Habana, Cuba is one of Havana’s most deteriorated and overcrowded neighborhoods, yet it holds the highest concentration of endangered and unprotected architectural heritage in the city. This ongoing research project works to preserve that history through a comprehensive photographic archive and collaboration with Havana’s Office of the Historian to build a database for future researchers.

So far, this work has documented more than 15,000 buildings through over 20,000 photographs, creating the first-ever archive of its kind for Centro Habana. The project is now expanding into mapping historic patrimony at a scale never before done in Havana.

We are proud to see this work recognized and shared. by @prattpipsa

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6 months ago

Last week, students and staff from the Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment (GCPE) @prattgcpe took a trip to the @streetlab warehouse in Redhook to learn about their exciting work and play with their modular street furniture!

Led by Leslie Davol, we built one very long table together - an exercise in collaboration that showed how simple design can bring people together. We brought snacks and spent some time eating, talking, and enjoying the space we created! by @prattpipsa

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6 months ago

Hey Hey ✨ RSVP in bio

NYU, Pratt, Hunter, Columbia, Rutgers — if you’re in planning, this is your sign to step outside your studio and come hang 🏙️

We’ll be at the bar at Time Out Market, Union Square 🍻
Low pressure, good vibes, and finally meeting the people behind the group chats see you there 💫 by @prattpipsa

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7 months ago

Planners on Ice ⛸️❄️

Here’s a lil recap from our ice skating day with PIPSA at Domino Park.

We had the best time gliding, laughing, and yes… holding the rails a little tight at first 😭

Special thanks to Isabel, @prattplacemaking alum from Pratt Institute, for hosting us at the Domino skating rink!

Look out for our next event 🫡 taken in Domino Park by @prattpipsa

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7 months ago

👋 Meet Abigail Lawrence (she/her)
APA Student Representative | MS @pratturbanplanning , Year 2

Growing up in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Abbey’s connection to landscape and community shapes her passion for climate resilience, environmental justice, and the relationship between people and nature in urban environments.

At Pratt, she’s built experience in community engagement and constituent services with NYC Parks and the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance, grounding her planning work in equity and action. As our @americanplanningassociation Student Representative, she’s here to connect students to the broader planning community and advocate for our cohort.

Outside of planning, you’ll find Abbey exploring a new corner of the city, heading into the great outdoors, practicing yoga, hosting a themed gathering, or showing up ready to win trivia night. She stays curious and finds small adventures in everyday life.

Semester Survival Basket
☕🥤Three beverage minimum
🎧Hair clips and headphones to really lock in
📅A jam-packed Google Calendar
🐾 The light of her life, Percy ! by @prattpipsa

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8 months ago

👋 Meet Olivia Cleaveland (she/her) Co-Chair | MS @pratturbanplanning , Year 1

Raised in San Francisco, Olivia’s love for cities grew from an early fascination with the people and stories that shape civic spaces. She studied Planning, Public Policy, and Management at the University of Oregon, where she focused on inclusive urbanism, placemaking, and creative, justice-driven approaches to planning.

Professionally, Olivia worked as a constituent liaison in Portland, Oregon, partnering with residents in historically underserved communities to navigate local government and build long-term, community-led agreements. At Pratt, she’s passionate about people-first planning and believes the best cities are built by listening first.

Semester Survival Basket
☕️ Coffee
🥐🥜 Croissant and trail mix
👞 Clogs (do you even go to Pratt if you don’t have a pair?)
🍬 Gum — minty fresh by @prattpipsa

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8 months ago

👋 Meet Dasia Jenkins (she/her)
Co-Chair | MS @pratturbanplanning , Year 2

Raised in Far Rockaway and East New York, Dasia’s planning work is rooted in hyperlocal, community-centered practice. She brings experience in urban planning, placemaking, and community engagement through her work with Rojas AP and the Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District. She also serves as the Early Career Coordinator for @divcomm , helping connect emerging planners to the field.

Outside of school and work, Dasia is perpetually on a side quest. Even while juggling multiple jobs, you can usually find her trying something new, getting creative, or jumping into a sporty adventure, all in the name of keeping a little whimsy alive.

Semester Survival Basket
📗 A color coded planner
Lavender latte
Tangled headphones
🍪A sweet treat for any inconveniences by @prattpipsa

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8 months ago

👋 Meet Christina Lok (she/her)
Co-Chair | MS @pratturbanplanning , Year 2

Born and raised in Queens, Christina is all about people first urban design, thoughtful community engagement, and making public space a little more joyful. With a background in political organizing and campaigns, she brings strategy and heart to everything she touches.

By day, she’s an Urban Design Intern at the Union Square Partnership, working on public art and placemaking projects that bring surprise and delight to the neighborhood. By night (and weekends), she’s hopping between boroughs, taking art classes, and hunting down her next favorite restaurant.

📍Currently traversing three boroughs at all times
🎨 Loves art, food, and cities that feel human

Semester Survival Basket

📖Fun reading
🍲Food for the soul
💧Eyedrops because too much screen time
🎧& Music ofc by @prattpipsa

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8 months ago

👋 Meet Max Scott (he/him)
Co-Chair | MS @pratturbanplanning , Year 2

From Jackson Heights, Queens, Max is an urbanist and organizer with 6 years of experience as Co-Chair of the Western Queens Community Land Trust’s Outreach Committee. He’s previously worked as a Planning Intern at the Municipal Art Society and is currently the District Planner for the 82nd Street Partnership.

When he’s not planning, you’ll find Max walking through the city’s neighborhoods, photographing everyday urban moments, or volunteering at Librería Barco de Papel Comunitaria, a Spanish-language bookstore in Jackson Heights where he’s been involved since 2022.

📸 Street photography enthusiast
📚 Community spaces > everything

Semester Survival Basket
💧Emotional support water bottle
🍫Quick lil KitKat
And Tostones chips by @prattpipsa

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8 months ago

New semester, same cold…

Before the emails, deadlines, and group chats take over, UCP students, come skate with us ⛸️

See you on the ice ❄️ Link in bio. by @prattpipsa

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