Just a few more:
Has anyone mentioned SUNY ESF? A small school but tied in with neighboring Syracuse University - and you can use their facilities (dining) and take classes, etc.
I think, personally I’d focus on the Construction Management over urban planning unless that’s truly his desire because it’s inter disciplinary, more policy and I can see it being a difficult career path vs. construction management, which will be more hard skill - at least looking at the academics, like the Pitt program as an example.
But here’s another couple with urban planning:
Another tween school with urban studies (3 concentrations) and a geogrphay minor is College of Charleston. I don’t think it’d have the academic focus he needs. Charleston itself is blue. . Likely not the pedigree he wants - but sometimes you find more depth than you think. For example, my daughter goes to Charleston and is a Charleston Fellow - which is a subgroup of Honors - with lots of enrichment.
Salisbury is another mid atlantic tweener - perhaps? Again, lack of pedigree but doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be right. The price would be and it has a solid rep.
UNC Charlotte - is one more to look at - up and coming but likely too large.
Academic Programs - Construction Management, B.S. (esf.edu)
About ESF - Our Relationship with Syracuse University
Urban Planning | Salisbury University
Concentrations for the Urban Studies Major - College of Charleston (cofc.edu)
College of Charleston | Charleston Fellows
Construction Management – Engineering Technology and Construction Management (charlotte.edu)