The class focused on the borough of Bellefonte, which is on the verge of enormous change. After the completion of the Interstate 99 expansion, it is anticipated that the commute time between Bellefonte and State College will be reduced significantly.

The class led a participatory master planning process with the Bellefonte community that included interviews with community leaders and a series of public workshops resulting in a preferred vision for the future of Bellefonte. Infrastructure improvements, infill housing, mixed-use development, and park design were some of the recommendations that students proposed. The class also developed a range of architectural solutions that accomodate growth while responding sensitively to the historic character of Bellefonte.