Urban Planning (MA)

This course is a survey of the local community--the forces which shape it, the significance of a democratic public, and professional practice of local government service.

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This course is designed to develop the skills needed to gather, analyze, and present information for resolving applied problems in local government and community settings.

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Survey of the history, concepts, values, and ethics of public-sector planning. Emphasis on practical and comprehensive approach to developing and implementing plans.

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This course covers the role of law and its influence on the planning profession. Specifically, the course addresses the legal standards by which land use is regulated and controlled in the United States.

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Comprehensive planning process in urban areas, including basic studies, capital improvement programming, and exercises.

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Current planning, including zoning, subdivision regulations, annexations, and special projects.

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Scheduled work assignments varying in length and content under the supervision of selected professional sponsors.

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This course will cover the concepts and methods of conducting applied social science research focused on local government and public administration applications.

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Reviews processes and techniques related to evaluation of public programs.

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Public policy and programs and non-profit initiatives that address issues of housing supply, quality, and costs.

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Basic working knowledge and vocabulary of urban design concepts and techniques in an applied problem-solving context.

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Preservation techniques, principles of structural evaluation, adaptive use potentials and options, economic consideration in preservation, and the role of legislation.

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Historic Preservation: Policy and Field Methods introduces students to the rules and laws of structural historic preservation. The course will investigate the major policy documents, laws, agencies, survey methods, and examine how they are applied in local government preservation.

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A survey course covering the concepts, processes, tools, and strategies of economic development in local communities. Emphasis is on the why and how of economic development.

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Examines and applies the fundamental concepts, techniques and mechanisms for environmental planning at the city, county, and sub-state regional levels.

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Examines transportation problems of, and solutions for, large and medium sized cities. Special emphasis on reducing traffic congestion, improving management of transit systems, and linking transportation and land-use planning.

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An advanced learning experience working in small group settings on applied projects and problem solving. The team project produced in the studio meets graduate student's capstone project requirements.

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