Course Description
The study of urban places. Planning processes and regulatory tools and techniques used by urban communities to achieve community goals and objectives.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Research paper on a selected topic and presentation to class.
Athena Title
CITY PLANNING
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Course Outcomes: 1. An understanding of the general nature of cities and the various elements that make them dynamic. 2. Knowledge of planning processes as they relate to land use, transportation, the environment, smart growth, health and urban design. 3. Knowledge of planning implementation tools (i.e., zoning, subdivision regulations, and other local ordinances) and their impact on the urban environment. 4. An awareness of urban development issues in international settings and the role that culture plays in fabricating city form. 5. Skills in planning research methods and graphic design.
Topical Outline
Nature of sustainability and cities History of American City Planning Citizen participation in Planning Land Use Planning Anatomy of a Zoning Ordinance Local Ordinance: Zoning Submission of Literature Review Local Ordinance: Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Other Planning Regulations Regional Planning Transportation Planning Oral History for Planning Globalization
Syllabus