Urban and Regional Planning

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Introduces planning as an important element of city, county, and regional governments. Examines the basic concepts and principles of urban and regional planning, and analysis of the relationship between public policy and planning practice, and how this shapes the spatial organization and structure of the urban environment. Topics include planning history, legal framework, planning and politics, comprehensive planning, planning tools such as zoning, planning fields such as urban design, planning for housing, transportation planning, environmental planning, growth management, and smart growth among others. Click here for the Summer 2026 Schedule of Classes Click here for the Fall 2026 Schedule of Classes Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window)