Acquisition of analytical techniques and geographical insights. A course in urban geography or department permission. The evolution of suburbs, the evaluation of the suburban environment, land use change in proximity to cities and land use planning factors associated with suburban growth. An urban or regional planning course or department permission. Philosophy, history, legal aspects, and techniques of the planning process.
Case studies illustrate the impact of planning on economic, social, and political activities.
An urban or regional planning course or department permission. Historical background, current problems, and future strategies of urban and regional planning efforts in Europe. Political, economic, and cultural aspects of the planning process are considered. An integration of planning tools, data sources, forecasting, and standards to produce a comprehensive plan that contains components on land use, transportation, and capital improvements. This course will prepare students to understand, interpret and critique a zoning ordinance and to become familiar with planned unit development and site plan review.