Principles of Urban Planning

Course Description

Traditionally, urban planning is viewed as a technical field that primarily consists of the usage of land use planning practices.  However, today, a more comprehensive approach to the development of cities must be considered in order to effectively execute urban planning practices. This course will introduce students to the theoretical principles and professional practices involved in urban planning. The reading assignments and class discussions will cover theoretical topics that shape the foundation of planning.  The group exercises will provide students with practical experience in the Planning field.  Essentially, students will develop a theoretical, practical and political understanding of issues involved in the practice of urban planning.

This course surveys the historical development of cities; urban society and culture; the history of urban planning; the uses of and problems with the most common planning tool, zoning; several substantive planning areas, including housing and transportation; and issues of power, representation, participation, and conflict within urban planning. Students will develop a theoretical, practical and political understanding of the urban planning process.

Course ID: TTENG 431