The Bloustein School seeks to improve the increasingly urbanized and interconnected world by exploring  planning approaches and public policy solutions that are healthier, greener, fairer, and generate greater  prosperity than do current practices. It pursues equitable and efficient solutions to public problems at  multiple levels from the global to the local and emphasizes the professional perspectives of urban  planning, public policy, and public health. Within each of these domains, the school advances its  aspiration to be a global leader in teaching, research, and service by engaging society’s challenges with  focused programs that align current strengths with emerging needs.  Its mission includes:

  • Solving public problems through constructive engagement of governmental, private, and non-profit  actors;
  • Addressing the challenge of urbanization in its various global manifestations;
  • Serving New Jersey’s need for a rigorous and engaging public policy forum; and
  • Preparing students for rewarding professional careers in public service.