Recipient Eugenie Birch receives distinction of Regional Plan Association's Above and Beyond Award

Eugenie Birch, the Lawrence C. Nussdorf Professor of Urban Research and Education at the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania, has been honoured with the prestigious Above and Beyond Award by the Regional Plan Association (RPA).

The RPA, a leading non-profit organisation focused on regional planning, urban design, and sustainable development, recognised the Weitzman School of Design for its significant role in urban planning policy. The school, which houses the Department of City and Regional Planning, has long been a key contributor to the field.

Birch, who is also co-director of Penn's Institute for Urban Research, has spent a significant portion of her career at the Weitzman School of Design. Her work in the field of Urban Research and Education has been instrumental in shaping urban planning policy.

Birch's selection for the Above and Beyond Award is a testament to her contributions to the field. In the past, the award has been given to individuals who have gone above and beyond in their service to the RPA and the field of urban planning.

The award recognises Birch's work at the Weitzman School of Design, where she has been making significant strides in urban planning policy. Her role as co-director of Penn's Institute for Urban Research, located within the Weitzman School of Design, has further enhanced her impact.

The Weitzman School of Design and the RPA have a longstanding relationship. The school's urban planning contributions have been recognised by the Above and Beyond Award, underscoring the mutual respect and collaboration between the two entities.

Birch's longstanding service to the RPA, coupled with her work at the Weitzman School of Design, has earned her this distinguished honour. The Above and Beyond Award is a fitting recognition of her dedication to urban planning and her significant contributions to the field.

Recipient Eugenie Birch receives distinction of Regional Plan Association's Above and Beyond Award