GPS 0515 - City Planning Theories and Practical Applications

Credits: 3

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the history, theory, and practice of urban and regional planning in the United States. Students will explore the key forces that shape cities and urban areas, the evolution of the planning profession, and the theories and approaches that inform it. The course will cover the processes, tools, and techniques planners use to design and influence neighborhoods, cities, and regions. Topics include economic and community development, transportation planning, land use, environmental planning, urban design, historic preservation, disaster preparedness, ethics, and sustainability in planning.


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