URBP 712 Methods of Planning Analysis Introduction to methods of demographic and economic analysis. Emphasis on applications to current urban planning practice. 714 Computer Applications In Planning and Urban Affairs Review of computers and their roles in urban professions. Survey of spreadsheets, data bases, and word-processing programs as well as simple programming, computer mapping, and mainframe computers. Examination of all phases of urban research process from problem formulation to preparation of the final report.
Students work in teams to conduct research project.
Employment of planning-specific computer applications programs including urban data bases, computer mapping, and program management. URBP 719 Introduction to Land Use Planning Examination of theories of American land use patterns. Evaluation of land use problems with consideration of economic, social, legal, and political constraints confronting urban planners. I Description legal structure surrounding public sector control and management of land use including police power, eminent domain, zoning, subdivision control, master plans, official maps, and expansion of legal techniques for controlling urban growth. Application of land use planning skills to specific problem in New York metropolitan region.