Build Sustainable Communities
Ready to build a brighter future for people and the planet? At UMass Amherst, you can receive a professionally accredited degree in landscape architecture or regional planning. We also offer a highly flexible Bachelor of Science Sustainable Community Development and a skills-based Associate of Science in Landscape Contracting.
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UMass LARP Receives National Design Studio Award
This spring, the Envision Resilience Challenge national grant will support Professor Robert Ryan and Associate Professor Carolina Aragón's landscape architecture studio in designing innovative greenspace to help Boston’s West End neighborhood plan adapt to climate change.
Giving You the Tools to Make a Difference
Discover how our programs will help you use your creativity, love for the outdoors, or passion for helping communities to make a positive impact in the world.
Alumni Stories
From habitat design to city planning, our alumni create spaces where communities and nature can thrive.
UMass LARP 2026 Career Fair
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us on Friday, February 6th, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the Design Building Atrium to meet top firms, explore exciting opportunities, and connect with professionals shaping the future of design and planning.
Zube Lecture Series
Step into a new season of Zube Lectures, a series hosted by the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning with a mission to advance conversations in landscape architecture, planning, sustainability, and related fields. Join us on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. in the Design Building Lecture Hall for inspiring talks by leading scholars and practitioners. Each lecture offers fresh insights, sparks dialogue, and explores major issues shaping communities and environments today.