The Planning and Project Coordination team works to engage in decision-making around physical planning, land-use policy, zoning and development.  Staff researches, analyzes and monitors development projects and land-use initiatives from the proposal stage, through the public review process to completion. 

Problem solving and project coordination requires that this team interface with other University Departments (e.g.  Facilities, Communications, and the Office of the Environmental Stewardship).   Staff also engages in ongoing briefings and community outreach to the various members of the campus community, residents in the adjacent communities and civic groups that are local and citywide.  Ongoing communication and dialogue between the campus community and surrounding communities, combined with meaningful partnerships, are intended to reinforce Columbia ’s commitment to the community and efforts to be a good neighbor.