Architecture 529: Introduction to Contemporary Urban Planning
Fall 2006

Instructor: Bob Brosnan

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Course description - ARCH 529 Introduction to Contemporary Urban Planning (3 cr.) Lecture

This course provides an overview of urban planning, urban design, and architecture in contemporary American society. Topics include the origins and role planning in American City design and development, the politics of planning, planning analyses and implementation, environmental planning, urban design, multi-modal transportation planning and historic preservation planning. A reconnaissance survey of selected urban/suburban neighborhoods will highlight discussions in transit oriented neighborhood design, urban revitalization, “SMART GROWTH” and infill strategies, edge cities and the realities and issues surrounding urban sprawl.

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Last revised: August 28, 2006

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