Sustainable Urban Development I: History of Zoning and Urban Form

Catalog description

Sustainable Urban Development - a course series of two half credits - establishes a framework for understanding the organization and planning of a development parcel. This process of making land habitable for people is a core objective of real estate development. This course contains two modules which explore the history of zoning and urban development, and the risk aspects of the development process. The History of Zoning and Urban Form module introduces the requirements of development sites and the techniques that have driven land development in various geographic contexts. In particular, the course will develop an understanding of zoning code as it facilitates place making at the municipal level to enhance urban life, and how parcels interact with natural ecosystems and help secure thriving spaces, particularly in urban centers. This module introduces candidates to the role of site planning, and its evolution, in supporting economic development, integrating with local communities and characteristics, improving public health, safety, and welfare, and mitigating and adapting to climate change. Through zoning and redevelopment plans, candidates will gain an understanding of how site planning regulations support municipal land use goals, urban form, and the distribution of infrastructure and other community resources. ARCH 7351 is a prerequisite for ARCH 7352 for MSD-PDD students.