PUBA 2010 - Introduction to Urban Planning and Policy

5 credit hours
Formerly - PUBA 250

This course is an introduction to Urban Planning as a profession and process for addressing the needs of an increasing world population of urban dwellers. We frequently hear the terms “sustainability” and “quality of life,” but how are these attained with so many competing and diverse social, economic and environmental interests? With over 80% of the American population living in metropolitan areas, planners try to achieve a balance of meeting human needs and wisely directing the use of land. Planning is a “future-oriented” activity that seeks to understand our development past, assess existing conditions, and anticipate the future needs of the city and its people. This course addresses how planners, architects, and community organizations develop policies and workable solutions to city development and social equity.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall