PLANNING THOUGHT AND PRACTICE

URBRPL 781

Course Description

Intensive analysis of selected planning cases highlighting important issues that planners deal with in practice. Examine case studies in the context of broader framework of planning history, decision making process models and planner role models. Explore subnational planning and regional development issues in developing countries.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.43% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

21.14% from Historical

Class Size

-35.57% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

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