Urban & Regional Planning (URP)

Introduction to the problems and opportunities related to growth management and comprehensive planning. Topics include public and private perspectives on growth; public policy and growth; and planning approaches associated with managing growth.

Land-Use Planning provides an overview of the philosophies, methods, formats, tools, and practices of land use planning in the United States. The course also examines existing land use planning methods and policies as utilized at the local, regional, state, and federal levels of government.