Spring 2027

Special Topics

Explores special issues or problems in urban planning through critical thinking, application of planning principles, and integration of multidimensional factors.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Kurt PaulsenMaria MorenoNathan Larson

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to explore ideas and synthesize information, both independently and in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

  • Understand, apply and evaluate the principles, theories and research findings underlying urban planning.

  • Integrate social, cultural, ecological and technological dimensions in solving design and urban planning problems.

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URBRPL 375

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Spring 2027

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 200
LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 150

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Student experience

the class

Exploration of special issues or problems in urban planning.

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Topics

  • Special issues or problems in urban planning.
  • Social, cultural, ecological, and technological dimensions of design and planning problems.

Skills

  • Critical thinking and synthesizing information independently or in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Applying and evaluating urban planning principles, theories, and research findings.
  • Integrating social, cultural, ecological, and technological dimensions in problem-solving.

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URBRPL 375 · Spring 2027

Special Topics

Recorded 2026-10-14
URBRPL 375 · Spring 2027

LUS Internship

Recorded 2026-10-14
URBRPL 375 · Spring 2027

Housing Policy in the US

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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