P. The department encourages students to enroll in our courses as a means to learn more about improving the quality of our man-made and natural environments. Urban Planning is concerned with social policy, transportation, housing, economic development, urban design, and land use issues. Represents an initial investigation into the dynamics of urban planning and development.
Course involves case studies.
Comparative case studies of contemporary cities in the U.S. and a series of foreign countries both industrialized and developing will be covered. Special consideration will be given to energy consumption. An overview of the comprehensive planning process designed for undergraduates who may be considering a career in urban and regional planning or who may be pursuing studies where some knowledge of the planning process is desirable. Lectures, class assignments and homework assignments are required. Bikeways Planning and Design.