Community and Regional Planning
Community and regional planning is a professional field of study aimed at assessing the ever-changing socioeconomic and physical environments of our communities and planning for their future. Planners evaluate and seize opportunities to understand and solve problems. Most planners work at the local level, but they are concerned with issues that affect the world: the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life in a community, the protection of the environment, the promotion of equitable economic opportunity; and the management of growth and change of all kinds.
Undergraduate Study
www.design.iastate.edu/communityplanning
Graduates of the Community and Regional Planning department will be capable of performing in entry level positions in public planning agencies or with planning consulting firms. Graduates are able to integrate planning knowledge and skills in practical applications to current planning issues, and to communicate in written and oral form.
Graduates of the Community and Regional Planning Department are expected to have knowledge of the structure and functions of urban settlements, the history of planning, and aspects of plan and policy making. Graduates should have skills in problem formulation, quantitative analysis, written/oral and graphic communications, collaborative approaches to these, and in synthesizing and applying knowledge to practice. Graduates are expected to assess the impact of plans and alternatives on equity and social justice, economic welfare and efficiency, environmental sustainability, and cultural heritage in the context of citizen involvement in decision making.
The curriculum is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board of the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Our students earn an education that, when combined with experience, supports the individual’s eligibility for membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners.
The department cooperates in the undergraduate minors in Design Studies, Digital Media, Critical Studies in Design, and Environmental Studies and Sustainability.
A student can apply for admission to the Community and Regional Planning Program after completion of the college’s Core Design Program, or by transfer from another program or institution. If applying through the Core Design Program, admission is based on a student’s cumulative GPA for all courses during the first year, portfolio work submitted, and an essay. If applying by transfer from another program or institution, admission is based on the student’s cumulative GPA and a departmental review of course work. We encourage transfer applications from students in programs in sociology, political science, geography, engineering, and other related disciplines.
For undergraduate curriculum in community and regional planning leading to the degree bachelor of science, see College of Design, Curricula.
Graduate Study
The Department offers the Master of Community and Regional Planning degree with areas of concentration in land use and transportation, community design and development, and rural and environmental planning. Students may design their own area of concentration with the assistance of their major professor. The primary focus of the M.C.R.P. degree is to prepare students with the education and practical skills to be leaders in the practice of planning. The program of graduate study is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board of the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.
Degree requirements include completion of a 2-year, 48-credit program, including a required core (21 credits), electives (21-23 credits) and one of the following: capstone studio (4 credits), professional report (4 credits), or thesis (6 credits). The required core consists of C R P 532, 561, 563, 564, 565, 566 and 592. Students select electives in consultation with their Program of Study (POS) committee.
| C R P 532 | Community Planning Studio | 3 |
| C R P 561 | Planning Theory for Practice | 3 |
| C R P 563 | Planning the American Metropolis | 3 |
| C R P 564 | Introduction to Analytical Methods for Planning | 3 |
| C R P 566 | Values and Decision Making | 3 |
| C R P 592 | Land Use and Development Regulation Law | 3 |
Admission to the M.C.R.P. program is by application to the department and to the Graduate College. Students with a Bachelors degree in planning or students who have taken highly relevant coursework may be able to waive up to 9 credits of course requirements. Students must petition the department’s Director of Graduate Education (DOGE) in writing prior to the first day class of the student’s first semester in the program to have credits waived. Students are encouraged to complete an internship in a planning office. No foreign language is required for the degree master of community and regional planning.
Double degree programs are offered with architecture (M.C.R.P/M.Arch.), business (M.C.R.P./M.B.A.), public administration (M.C.R.P./M.P.A.), landscape architecture (M.C.R.P./M.L.A.) and sustainable agriculture (M.C.R.P/M.S.). The department also participates in the interdepartmental major in transportation (see Transportation). Information about our programs and how to apply can be obtained from the department’s web page at: www.design.iastate.edu/CRP, or send an email to crp@iastate.edu.
The department also offers a 13-credit graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in spatial analysis, GIS applications and program management. The program is open to graduate students in all disciplines of the University. Information about the graduate certificate may be obtained from the department office and from the department’s web page at: www.design.iastate.edu/GIS/CertificateProgram.php.
CRP currently offers several courses via distance learning to graduates and planning professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of planning. Further details of current distance course offerings may be found on the CRP website and on the ISU Continuing Education website. For more information, send an e-mail to crp@iastate.edu
Curriculum in Community and Regional Planning
The Department of Community and Regional Planning administers the 129 credit undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter the profession of planning ready to work in a variety of professional settings. Students have the opportunity to work with their faculty advisers to define their own areas of interest, which may include a minor.
A student can apply for admission to the Community and Regional Planning Program after completion of the Core Design Program, or by transfer from another program or institution. If applying through the Core Design Program, admission is based on a student's cumulative GPA for all courses during the first year, portfolio work submitted, and an essay. If applying by transfer from another program or institution, admission is based on the student's cumulative GPA and a departmental review of course work. Transfer applications from students in programs in sociology, political science, geography, engineering, and other related disciplines are encouraged. Community and Regional Planning emphasizes responsibility and citizenship, writing and analytical ability, and critical thinking.
Total Degree Requirement: 129 cr.
Only 65 cr. from a two-year institution may apply which may include up to 16 technical cr.; 9 P-NP cr. of free electives; 2.00 minimum GPA average; Completion of all requirements listed below.
International Perspective: 3 cr.
U.S. Diversity: 3 cr.
Communication: 12.5 cr.
(C- or better grade)
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 309 | Report and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 314 | Technical Communication | |
| SP CM 212 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| LIB 160 | Library Instruction | 0.5 |
| Total Credits | 12.5 | |
Humanities: 9 cr. 300 level or above
9 cr. from program curriculum sheet.
Social Sciences: 18 cr. 300 level or above
| ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON 102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| POL S 215 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| SOC 134 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Nine credits from program curriculum sheet. | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Math/Physics/Biol. Sciences: 13 cr.
STAT 101 Principles of Statistics, 6 cr. in Natural Sciences, 3 cr. in Math.
Design Core: 11.5 cr.
| DSN S 102 | Design Studio I | 4 |
| DSN S 115 | Design Collaborative Seminar | 0.5 |
| or DSN S 110 | Design Exchange Seminar I | |
| DSN S 131 | Design Representation | 4 |
| DSN S 183 | Design Cultures | 3 |
| Total Credits | 11.5 | |
Community and Regional Planning: 28 cr.
| C R P 253 | Survey of Community and Regional Planning | 3 |
| C R P 272 | Planning Analysis and Techniques I | 3 |
| C R P 274 | Planning Analysis and Techniques II | 3 |
| C R P 332 | Community Planning Studio I | 4 |
| C R P 383 | Theory of the Planning Process | 3 |
| C R P 391 | Field Travel | 1-2 |
| C R P 432 | Community Planning Studio II | 4 |
| C R P 492 | Planning Law, Administration and Implementation | 3 |
| C R P 494 | Senior Seminar in Planning | 1-3 |
| C R P 498 | Portfolio Development and Review | 1 |
| Total Credits | 26-29 | |
Core Planning Elective: 12 cr.
12 cr. from:
| C R P 416 | Urban Design and Practice | 6 |
| C R P 417 | Urban Revitalization | 3 |
| C R P 425 | Growth Management | 3 |
| C R P 429 | International Planning | 3 |
| C R P 435 | Planning in Small Towns | 3 |
| C R P 442 | Site Development | 3 |
| C R P 445 | Transportation Policy Planning | 3 |
| C R P 451 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| C R P 455 | Community Economic Development | 3 |
| C R P 481 | Regional and State Planning | 3 |
| C R P 484 | Sustainable Communities | 3 |
| C R P 491 | Environmental Law and Planning | 3 |
| or C E 350 | Introduction to Transportation Planning | |
Planning Related Electives: 11 cr.
11 cr. from program curriculum sheet.
General Electives: 14 cr.
Courses primarily for undergraduate students
C R P 253. Survey of Community and Regional Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
A historical survey of planning, the nature and problems of urban areas, and the goals, procedures, and results of urban planning.
C R P 270. Forces Shaping Our Metropolitan Environment.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Must be taken prior to completing 9 credits in C R P. Introduction to the social, political, physical, and economic forces as they shape metropolitan areas. A comprehensive picture of metropolitan development showing important roles other urban disciplines play in the planning process and the interrelationships of the disciplines.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
C R P 272. Planning Analysis and Techniques I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Existing and emerging techniques for preparation of community planning studies. Sources of planning information and data. Survey techniques including survey instruments, sampling methods, sample size for demographic studies. Land use surveys for comprehensive and transportation planning. Student's oral and graphic presentation of analytical results. Laboratory emphasizes practical uses and computer applications for data analysis.
C R P 274. Planning Analysis and Techniques II.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 272
Use of quantitative methods for analysis of population, land use, economic and transportation make-up of a community; activities and location, intensity, and timing of land uses and public services. Student's oral and graphic presentation of analytical results. Laboratory emphasizes practical uses and computer applications for data analysis.
C R P 291. World Cities and Globalization.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
World cities and globalization in developed and developing countries. Topics include globalization, world cities and regions, uneven economic development, the international division of labor, multinational corporations, international environmentalism, tourism, popular culture and place- based identity.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
C R P 293. Environmental Planning.
(Cross-listed with DSN S, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
Comprehensive overview of the field of environmental relationships and the efforts being made to organize, control, and coordinate environmental, aesthetic, and cultural characteristics of land, air, and water.
C R P 320. Urban Form.
(Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: 253 or 270, or permission of instructor
Examines how urban form is shaped, what constitutes good urban form, and what are the trends in emerging urban forms. Descriptive, explanatory and normative theories of urban form, and the relationships between urban form and social, economic, political, cultural, and institutional forms.
C R P 330. Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Major in community and regional planning
Structured work experience under close supervision of a professional planner. Practical planning experience; relationships between theory and practice, professional responsibilities, and the scope of various planning roles.
C R P 331. Professional Practice Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 531). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Major in community and regional planning
Preparation for working in a planning office; discussion of expectation of employer; presentations from planning professionals, and discussion of differences/similarities between public and private planning offices.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 332. Community Planning Studio I.
(2-4) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 253, 274
Application of planning methods and skills to issue identification and investigation. Introduction to problem formulation, study, and analysis in a community setting.
C R P 376. Rural, Urban and Regional Economics.
(Cross-listed with ECON). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ECON 101
Firm location with respect to regional resources, transport, scale economies, externalities, and policies. Measures of local comparative advantage and specialization. Spatial markets. Population location considering jobs, wages, commuting, and local amenities. Business, residential, and farm land use and value. Migration. Other topics may include market failure, regulation, the product cycle, theories of rural and urban development, developmental policy, firm recruiting, local public goods and public finance, schools, poverty, segregation, and crime.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
C R P 383. Theory of the Planning Process.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 253, junior status
The nature of planning and its relation to social and economic planning; levels of planning, place of planning in decision making; steps in the planning process, uses and limitation of knowledge in planning, relation of facts and values.
C R P 391. Field Travel.
Cr. 1-2.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: CRP major and permission of instructor
Observation of professional practice and community or regional problems and issues.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 410. Professional Work Experience.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Approved professional work experience.
C R P 416. Urban Design and Practice.
(Dual-listed with 516). (3-6) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: 253 or 270
Principles of urban design and their application to residential and commercial development in studio projects.
C R P 417. Urban Revitalization.
(Dual-listed with 517). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 253 or 270
Planning methods available to further revitalization and preservation efforts, with particular attention to housing and neighborhoods. Relationship between neighborhood change and urban development process; public policy implications.
C R P 425. Growth Management.
(Dual-listed with 525). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Junior classification
Review of techniques used to manage growth-related change and to implement plans. Capital investment strategies; public land acquisition and protection; development impact analysis; impact mitigation, including impact fees; phased growth systems; urban, suburban and rural relationships; and land preservation.
C R P 429. International Planning.
(Dual-listed with 529). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Junior classification
Introduction to issues in planning and governance in an international setting. Problems and strategies may include population movement and change, economic globalization, urban growth, rural development, and housing.
C R P 432. Community Planning Studio II.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 332, 383
Integration of planning methods and theory in dealing with a community planning problem. Analysis of problem and formulation of strategies for implementation. Preparation of a community planning report.
C R P 435. Planning in Small Towns.
(Dual-listed with 535). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: 253, 270, or junior classification
Contemporary planning problems in small towns and the design of viable strategies to enhance their social and economic position in today's society.
C R P 442. Site Development.
(Dual-listed with 542). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 253, 272
Introduction to site analysis using landscape architecture and environmental principles, drawing also on basic engineering concepts. Work will evolve from analysis to land development design.
C R P 445. Transportation Policy Planning.
(Dual-listed with 545). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: C E 350 or equivalent
Comprehensive overview of key policy issues related to transportation planning and investment in the United States and abroad. Policy issues explored include safety, environmental impact, sustainable communities, and economic development. Policy analysis and planning are studied in conjunction with each policy issue explored. Issues of concern to state, metropolitan, and local governments.
C R P 451. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
(Dual-listed with 551). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to geographic information systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, data conversion, data presentation, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 452. Geographic Data Management and Planning Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 552). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: C R P 451 or equivalent
Extensive coverage of geo-relational database concept and design, GIS database creation and maintenance, geographic data manipulation and analysis. GIS output generation and geographic data presentation. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 455. Community Economic Development.
(Dual-listed with 555). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Sophomore classification
The nature and process of economic development in the context of community development. Recent changes and trends and their implications for local and regional development. Selected case studies and applications. Contemporary community economic development issues.
C R P 475. Grant Writing.
(Dual-listed with 575). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: 253 or 270 and junior classification
A short introduction to effective grant writing for the public and non-profit sectors. Includes identifying appropriate funding sources for an organization, identifying goals and objectives, and budgeting.
C R P 481. Regional and State Planning.
(Dual-listed with 581). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: 253 or 270
Analysis of theories, policies, and functions at the metropolitan, regional, and state levels with emphasis on area-wide governance structures and strategies for guiding development.
C R P 484. Sustainable Communities.
(Dual-listed with 584). (Cross-listed with DSN S, ENV S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Junior classification
The history and theory of sustainable community planning. Procedural and substantive dimensions. Case studies of communities engaged in sustainability planning. Use and development of indicators.
C R P 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
Investigation of an approved topic commensurate with student's interest and ability.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
H. Honors
C R P 491. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Dual-listed with 591). (Cross-listed with DSN S, ENV S, L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 6 credits in natural sciences
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
C R P 492. Planning Law, Administration and Implementation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 383
The basis in constitutional, common, and statutory law for the powers of plan effectuation. Problems of balancing public and private interests as revealed in the study of leading court cases. Administration of planning agencies and programs.
C R P 494. Senior Seminar in Planning.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Senior classification, 332 should be taken prior to or concurrently.
An advanced forum for seniors that focuses upon recent trends and important issues affecting planning today. Topics addressed will vary. A demonstration of understanding of current issues and their effects upon planning applications is expected.
C R P 498. Portfolio Development and Review.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Should be taken in the final semester of the planning program. Preparation of a portfolio of student work that represents student learning throughout the entire planning program.
C R P 510. Professional Work Experience.
Cr. R.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of department chair
Approved professional work experience.
C R P 516. Urban Design Practice.
(Dual-listed with 416). (3-6) Cr. 6.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Principles of urban design and their application to residential and commercial development in studio project.
C R P 517. Urban Revitalization.
(Dual-listed with 417). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Planning methods available to further revitalization and preservation efforts, with particular attention to housing and neighborhoods. Relationship between neighborhood change and urban development process; public policy implications.
C R P 519. Middle Eastern Cities.
(Cross-listed with ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate or senior standing
Introduction to basic academic writings on Middle Eastern cities in addition to other contemporary cultural productions of the region. Study of various aspects of Middle Eastern life and the built environments that this life produces.
C R P 525. Growth Management.
(Dual-listed with 425). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Review of techniques used to manage growth-related change and to implement plans. Capital investment strategies; public land acquisition and protection; development impact analysis; impact mitigation, including impact fees; phased growth systems; urban, suburban, rural relationships; and land preservation.
C R P 529. International Planning.
(Dual-listed with 429). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to issues in planning and governance in an international setting. Problems and strategies may include population movement and change, economic globalization, urban growth, rural development, and housing.
C R P 530. Practicum.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification in community and regional planning
Practical planning experience. Structured work in range of tasks under close supervision of a professional planner. Relationships between theory and practice, exposure to variety of roles in functioning specialties.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 531. Professional Practice Seminar.
(Dual-listed with 331). (1-0) Cr. 1.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Preparation for working in a planning office; discussion of expectations of employer; presentations from planning professionals, and discussion of differences and similarities between public and private planning offices.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 532. Community Planning Studio.
(1-4) Cr. 3.
F.SS.
Prereq: 564 or equivalent
Comprehension and analysis of various geographic contexts pertinent to community planning and the use of planning theory, tools and techniques in an applied setting. Process of making a community plan: historical patterns, current conditions and strategies for planning.
C R P 535. Planning in Small Towns.
(Dual-listed with 435). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Contemporary planning problems in small towns and the design of viable strategies to enhance their social and economic position in today's society.
C R P 542. Site Development.
(Dual-listed with 442). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Introduction to site analysis using landscape architecture and environmental principles, but drawing also on basic engineering concepts. Work will evolve from analysis to land development design based on that analysis.
C R P 545. Transportation Policy Planning.
(Dual-listed with 445). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Comprehensive overview of key policy issues related to transportation planning and investment in the United States and abroad. Policy issues explored include safety, environmental impact, sustainable communities, and economic development. Tools like policy analysis and planning are studied in conjunction with each policy issue explored. Issues of concern to state, metropolitan, and local governments.
C R P 551. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
(Dual-listed with 451). (2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Introduction to geographic information systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, data conversion, data presentation, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 552. Geographic Data Management and Planning Analysis.
(Dual-listed with 452). (2-2) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 551
Extensive coverage of geo-relational database concept and design, GIS database creation and maintenance, geographic data manipulation and analysis. GIS output generation and geographic data presentation. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 553. Analytical Planning/GIS.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 451/551
Integration of exploratory, participatory and predictive spatial analyses and 3D visualization into the planning process. GIS tools and techniques are used to automate decision analysis and facilitate future planning in analyzing and visualizing planning actions. Laboratory emphasizes practical uses of GIS tools and techniques.
C R P 555. Community Economic Development.
(Dual-listed with 455). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: Graduate classification
The nature and process of economic development in the context of community development. Recent changes and trends and their implications for local and regional development. Selected case studies and applications. Contemporary community economic development issues.
C R P 561. Planning Theory for Practice.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Use and development of theory/action relationship in planning practice. Competing normative theories of planning and their evolution, key components and fundamental critiques. Exploration of planning frameworks and approaches, including comprehensive planning; incrementalism; advocacy; communicative rationality; and others.
C R P 563. Planning the American Metropolis.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Focus on the historical role of planning in the shaping of American cities and regions, from the beginning of the Republic to the present. Examine the legacy of planning by exploring the intersection of design, politics and policy. Investigate the factors and the processes that produce the built environment.
C R P 564. Introduction to Analytical Methods for Planning.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Applications of analytical methods in planning with emphasis on the collection, description, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of planning data. Introduction to descriptive statistics. Sources of planning information and data including primary and secondary data types and sources. Demographic analysis, population projection techniques for planning at local and regional levels.
C R P 566. Values and Decision Making.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Principles and methods for analyzing communities and regions as social political, economic, and ecological systems. Exploration of relationships between individuals and institutions, the economy and governance. Examination of social values and their manifestation in decision making methods used in planning. Application of decision making tools for planning problems involving economic analysis, power relations, environmental impacts and social impacts. Project evlauation methods.
C R P 568. Planning and Development.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 564 or equivalent
Exploration and evaluation of the techniques, processes, and professional skills required to effectively manage land use change at various scales. Land classification systems; land supply and needs inventory for residential uses and commercial and employment centers; capacity and needs analysis for public infrastructure. Includes land use planning project(s) designed to apply the methods explored in this and other courses.
C R P 575. Grant Writing.
(Dual-listed with 475). (1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Graduate classification
A short introduction to effective grant writing for the public and non-profit sectors. Includes identifying appropriate funding sources for an organization, identifying goals and objectives, and budgeting.
C R P 581. Regional and State Planning.
(Dual-listed with 481). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2012.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Analysis of theories, policies, and functions at the metropolitan, regional, and state levels with emphasis on area-wide governance structures and strategies for guiding development.
C R P 584. Sustainable Communities.
(Dual-listed with 484). (Cross-listed with DSN S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: Graduate classification
The history and theory of sustainable community planning. Procedural and substantive dimensions. Case studies of communities engaged in sustainability planning. Use and development of indicators.
C R P 590. Special Topics.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form
A. Planning Law, Administration and Implementation
B. Economic Development
C. Urban Design
D. Housing and Urban Revitalization
H. Environmental Planning
I. Land Use and Transportation Planning
N. International Planning
O. Spatial Analytical Methods
P. Planning in Small Towns
Q. Diversity and Equity in Planning
R. Geographic Information Systems
C R P 591. Environmental Law and Planning.
(Dual-listed with 491). (Cross-listed with DSN S, L A). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
C R P 592. Land Use and Development Regulation Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
An in-depth analysis of the legal constructs that shape the practice of planning and plan implementation in the United States. An exploration of how land use regulations are applied to reconcile the competing needs and diverse uses of land. The positive and negative consequences of developing and implementing regulatory controls will be addressed.
C R P 595. Seminar in GIS Applications/Research.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: 9 credits in GIS Certificate program
Discussion and demonstration of current GIS applications and research in multiple disciplines.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
C R P 599. Professional Planning Report.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Independent student research on planning topic. The course will serve as a capstone experience for the student, demonstrating ability to integrate planning knowledge and skills in the practical application of the student's abilities on a current planning issue. The completed report must be submitted to and approved by the POS committee as evidence of the mastery of the principles of community and regional planning.
C R P 698. Capstone Studio.
(1-6) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Synthesis and integration of core planning knowledge into professional work in a team setting.
C R P 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable. F.S.SS.