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. URP 4000 Preview of Urban and Regional Planning. 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. 6 Lecture, studio, seminar or current interest in urban planning.
Topics vary by semester and range from geographic information systems to transportation planning.