The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Planning and Design (B.A.E.P.D.) at the University of New Mexico is an undergraduate course of study related to the graduate degree in Community and Regional Planning (CRP). Environmental planning encompasses systematic and creative methods used to influence and respond to dynamic changes occurring in neighborhoods, cities, and entire regions throughout the world. Planners assist communities in formulating policies and plans to meet their social, economic, environmental, cultural, and physical needs.
In the American Southwest, human strategies for adapting to arid conditions have been evolving for thousands of years. They represent many different cultural perspectives, complex social histories, and rich practical learning that are vital for current and future survival. The B.A.E.P.D. offers students the opportunity to engage in socially and environmentally relevant skill building and to address the issues of an evolving social and cultural landscape.
Opportunities for Environmental Planners exist in a variety of governmental, non-profit, and private for-profit settings. Graduates have been hired in tribal, local, state, regional, and national planning and design offices. At the national level, graduates work for the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Resources Conservation Service, the Peace Corps, Los Alamos National Laboratories, the U.S. Department of Transportation, environmental advocacy organizations, and university facility planning departments. B.A.E.P.D. graduates may advance to a graduate program or to work for state agencies, community-based organizations, community development foundations, or private planning firms concentrating in environmental analysis, geographic information systems, and community health planning.
Students in the B.A.E.P.D. program complete a total of 128 credit hours. The course of study consists of 37 credit hours from the University of New Mexico Core plus: 1 credit hour of science laboratory (as a prerequisite to the program), 36 credit hours of B.A.E.P.D. core courses, 40 credit hours of Community and Regional Planning Concentration courses, and 14 credit hours of electives.
Application packets are due in the School of Architecture and Planning undergraduate advisor’s office by April 15 (for Fall admission) or November 15 (for Spring admission) of each year. To apply, a student must have completed a minimum of 26 hours of the UNM Core and/or B.A.E.P.D. Core, including ENGL 120 (with a C or better). The packet consists of an application form, which can be obtained from the School of Architecture and Planning undergraduate advisor, Room 117 in George Pearl Hall, or at the School of Architecture and Planning Web site. Students must also submit a two-page statement of intent indicating how the degree will be beneficial, and an unofficial transcript. Transfer students must also include their transfer courses and exam credits from their LoboTrax degree audit in LoboWeb. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Students are required to either be taking or have taken either CRP 165 Introduction to Community and Regional Planning, or CRP 181 Introduction to Environmental Problems, at the time of their application.
Students must complete the UNM Core requirements (37 credit hours) in accordance with the catalog selection options. Courses taken to fulfill UNM Core requirements may not also be used to fulfill B.A.E.P.D. Core requirements. UNM Core selections must include the following:
Undergraduate students interested in a minor course of study in Community and Regional Planning (CRP) must apply to the program minor. Forms are available at the School of Architecture and Planning Web site, or from the SA+P undergraduate advisor, Room 117 in George Pearl Hall.
The Community and Regional Planning minor consists of 21 CRP credit hours as follows: 165, 181, 265, 376 or 480, 473 or 486, 481 or 482 or 483, and 3 hours of a 300- or 400-level CRP course.
Courses
CRP 165. Community and Regional Planning, Introduction. (3)
Introduction to the social, economic, political and physical factors involved in the development of cities and towns. Emphasis on the nature of urban form as a reflection of the prevailing past and present political economy of society.
{Fall}
CRP 181. Introduction to Environmental Problems. (3)
Development of the major issues, concepts and methods emerging from the relationship of social systems and the natural environment.
{Spring}
CRP 265. Sustainable Community Planning Methods [Community Planning: Concepts and Methods]. (3)
Teaches the basic concepts, processes and techniques of planning. Students learn to identify planning issues, problems and research questions; collect information to answer these questions; organize and analyze information; and develop policy recommendations.
{Fall}
CRP 330. Introduction to Urban Design. (3)
This course introduces students to issues associated with the design of cities and aims to establish an understanding of the theories and methodologies of urban design.
Prerequisite: 165.
CRP 376 / 576. Human Settlements. (3)
Development of the form and structure of human settlements based on historical, cultural, economic and physical factors. Course includes various theoretical explanations of why settlements are organized, the way they are and how various elements of settlement system interact.
{Spring}
CRP 403 / 503. Community-Based Practice. (3)
Exploration of practical skills for creating and implementing community based programs and plans with community partners. Skill development in mobilization, facilitation, and organizational development to implement community based plans and strategies.
CRP 416 / 516. The Natural History of Watersheds: A Field Approach. (3)
Taught completely in the field, we will evaluate the ecological health of three watersheds, exploring what John Muir described as the interconnectedness that ties everything together on this water planet.
CRP 420. Environmental Design Studio. (4)
This course addresses physical planning analytical methods and presentation skills, and prepares students for professional roles as active and effective participants in the ongoing process of managing the urban spatial environment.
Prerequisite: 165 and 181 and 265.
CRP 421. Urban Design Studio. (3)
Working in conjunction with a local community, student learn methodology, tools and techniques of urban design practice through innovative design analysis, critical mapping, production, representation and communication in the evolution of the built environment.
Prerequisite: 165 and 181 and 265.
CRP 425 / 525. Urban Design Theory. (3)
Explores the nature of urban design, main traditions that have influenced it throughout history, and current topics such as pedestrian design, postmodernism, cultural landscape studies, the New Urbanism and community participation.
Prerequisite: 330.
{Fall}
CRP 427 / 527. Watershed Management. (3)
An introduction to the watershed as a rational planning unit, with case studies to illustrate principles of resource inventory, identification of land use problems and the formulation of plans for protection and rehabilitation.
{Spring}
CRP 428 / 528. Gender and Economic Development. (3)
This course examines women’s economic and social roles in economic development, especially in Third World societies; prepares students to assess gender implications of development plans and projects; and provides analytical skills in gendered development planning.
{Spring, alternate years}
CRP 429 / 551. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Problems are individualized topics conducted on a one to one student-faculty arrangement. Allows for exploration of various subjects of interest to students and faculty members.
CRP 431 / 531. Foundations of Community Development. (3)
Explores what it takes to practice community development. What are processes of community development and how can planners enhance and build community in ways that promote fair and just distribution of resources and impacts.
{Spring}
CRP 432 / 532. Foundations of Natural Resources. (3)
A foundation for applying planning concepts and analytical techniques to natural systems in regions. Ecology and environmental policy, land suitability analysis, natural resources accounting and impact assessment.
{Spring}
CRP 433 / 533. Foundations of Physical Planning. (3)
(Also offered as ARCH 430)
An introductory of physical planning practice for Planning, Architecture and Landscape students. Graphic methods of analysis, field trips, cross-disciplinary projects range from regional plans to design details of the built environment.
Prerequisite: 265.
{Spring}
CRP 435 / 535. Community Economics for Planners. (3)
Explores the intersections of economics and contemporary economic development issues and policies. How do economic decisions and policies impact the shaping of space and development of communities? Covers strategies to strengthen local economies.
{Spring}
CRP 437 / 537. Urban Systems. (3)
The study of city systems, form, and development with emphasis on social, economic, political, and physical aspects of cities as partial and total systems.
Prerequisite: 165 and 181 and 265.
CRP 462 / 562. The Housing Process. (3)
A broad introduction to the housing system, housing policies, finance and funding mechanisms and development dynamics.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 465 / 565. Land Development Economics. (3)
Case studies in concepts and processes involved in the changing of raw land to urban fabric. Public and private sector roles involving housing, shopping, and all community facilities.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 467 / 567. Regional Planning Process and Theory. (3)
Basic theories and practices of regional planning and development. The physical, demographic and functional structure of regions. Problems of uneven development in the southwest; implications on the economic and cultural welfare of the region.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 470. Seminar. (1-3, no limit Δ)
Various topics related to planning in the southwest.
CRP 472 / 572. Indigenous Planning. (3)
Examines the relationship of indigenous planning to other planning approaches such as advocacy, equity, and radical planning; considers aspects of “indegeneity” such as sovereignty, land tenure, and culture, and their application to community planning.
CRP 473 / 573. Planning on Native American Lands. (3)
The social, political and economic interrelations between tribal lands and their activities with the outside dominant society. Case studies are used to present views in support of tribal autonomy and tribal integration.
{Spring, alternate years}
CRP 474 / 574. Cultural Aspects of Community Development Planning. (3)
Development theory, community planning and human ecology in different cultural settings. The course examines cases in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Western Europe and the U.S., as contexts for applied exercises. Relevant to B.A.E.P.D.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 480 / 580. Community Growth and Land Use Planning. (3)
Study of land use planning and growth management dynamics at the local level, in its physical, legal administrative and economic contexts.
Restriction: enrolled in B.A.E.P.D. program.
{Spring}
CRP 481 / 581. Computer Applications for Planning and Administration. (3)
Use of computers to assemble, analyze and use data related to: demographics, public expenditures, socioeconomic variables, physical growth, infrastructure requirements and mapping of geographic information. Problems based on urban planning and public administration cases.
{Fall}
CRP 482 / 582. Graphic Communications. (3)
An introduction to hand drawing and graphic techniques. Students will become comfortable in expressing and communicating design thinking and ideas in graphic form.
CRP 483 / 583. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). (3)
Overview of GIS capabilities in the context of community issues and local government. Includes direct manipulation of ArcView software, lectures, demonstrations and analysis of urban GIS applications.
Prerequisite: 265.
{Spring}
CRP 484 / 584. Neighborhood Planning. (3)
Addresses the different issues that affect community residents, including land use and zoning, traffic and streets, parks, social services, education, crime prevention and job training.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 485 / 585. Practice of Negotiation and Public Dispute Resolution. (3)
Introduces students to new ways to negotiate and resolve disputes in the context of professional practice through collaborative decision making and problem solving.
{Spring}
CRP 486 / 586. Planning Issues in Chicano Communities. (3)
Applies planning concepts and techniques to development issues facing Chicanos in New Mexico generally and Albuquerque specifically. Other Chicano communities are studied for the insights gained from a comparative approach.
{Fall}
CRP 487 / 587. Political Economy of Urban Development. (3)
Analyzes the political and economic factors shaping urban development with particular emphasis on the impacts of economic restructuring. As planners, we study how these changes affect the process of planning and policy formation.
CRP 500. Planning Theory and Process. (4)
A broad overview of planning theory and history, with a focus on current planning paradigms as they apply in practice. Introduces students to the roles professional planners play in practice and the strategies they employ and dilemmas they encounter.
Restriction: enrolled in CRP program.
{Fall}
CRP 503 / 403. Community-Based Practice. (3)
Exploration of practical skills for creating and implementing community based programs and plans with community partners. Skill development in mobilization, facilitation, and organizational development to implement community based plans and strategies.
CRP 508. Design and Planning Assistance Center. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
(Also offered as LA 508)
Architectural and planning services to organizations and groups throughout the state who cannot afford traditional professional services. Advance approval required.
Restriction: permission of program director.
CRP 510. Planning Communication Workshop. (2)
An introduction to basic planning communications techniques with emphasis on applied skills using various modes of information. Included are: teamwork, visual, graphic, oral, written and electronic media communication techniques. Course requires student presentation and applied problem solving skills.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: enrolled in C.R.P. program.
{Fall}
CRP 511. Analytical Methods for Planning. (4)
Introduction to comparative analysis of social, economic and spatial data as integrated into a typical comprehensive plan. Building data sets, organization of information, use of survey research, preliminary forecasting methods. Descriptive statistics a prerequisite.
Prerequisite: 500 and 510.
Restriction: enrolled in M.C.R.P. program and permission of graduate advisor.
{Spring}
CRP 513 / 413. Qualitative Research Methods. (3)
Introduces students to the methods and techniques of qualitative inquiry. It focuses primarily on preparing students to conduct rigorous qualitative research, community based planning and analysis.
{Spring}
CRP 515. Natural Resources Field Methods. (3)
Lays a foundation for applying planning concepts and analytical techniques to identify the characteristics and limitations of natural resources in regions. Students will learn field techniques for rapid assessment of natural systems.
{Fall}
CRP 516 / 416. The Natural History of Watersheds: A Field Approach. (3)
Taught completely in the field, we will evaluate the ecological health of three watersheds, exploring what John Muir described as the interconnectedness that ties everything together on this water planet.
CRP 520. Planning Studio. (4)
Research and application of planning theory and methods appropriate to real urban settings from very large to neighborhood scale. Emphasis on sustainable development, equity and regional appropriateness. May be co-taught/combined with Architecture and Landscape.
Prerequisite: 510.
CRP 521. Advanced Planning Studio. (5)
Research and application of planning theory and methods appropriate to real client need. Students will engage in a community-based problem/issue. May be co-taught.
Prerequisite: 511.
Restriction: enrolled in CRP program.
{Fall}
CRP 525 / 425. Urban Design Theory. (3)
Explores the nature of urban design, main traditions that have influenced it throughout history, and current topics such as pedestrian design, postmodernism, cultural landscape studies, the New Urbanism and community participation.
{Fall}
Prerequisite: 330.
CRP 527 / 427. Watershed Management. (3)
An introduction to the watershed as a rational planning unit, with case studies to illustrate principles of resource inventory, identification of land use problems and the formulation of plans for protection and rehabilitation.
{Spring}
CRP 528 / 428. Gender and Economic Development. (3)
Examines women’s economic and social roles in economic development, especially in Third World societies; prepares students to assess gender implications of development plans and projects; and provides analytical skills in gendered development planning.
{Spring, alternate years}
CRP 530. Internship. (2)
Professionally based experience in professional planning practice in public, private or non-profit settings. Supervision is given in the field setting as well as at an academic setting.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
CRP 531 / 431. Foundations of Community Development. (3)
Explores what it takes to practice community development. What are processes of community development and how can planners enhance and build community in ways that promote fair and just distribution of resources and impacts.
{Spring}
CRP 532 / 432. Foundations of Natural Resources. (3)
A foundation for applying planning concepts and analytical techniques to natural systems in regions. Ecology and environmental policy, land suitability analysis, natural resources accounting and impact assessment.
{Spring}
CRP 533 / 433. Foundations of Physical Planning. (3)
(Also offered as ARCH 530)
An introductory course of physical planning practice for Planning, Architecture and Landscape students. Graphic methods of analysis, field trips, cross-disciplinary projects range from regional plans to design details of the built environment.
{Spring}
CRP 535 / 435. Community Economics for Planners. (3)
Explores the intersections of economics and contemporary economic development issues and policies. How do economic decisions and policies impact the shaping of space and development of communities? Covers strategies to strengthen local economies.
{Spring}
CRP 536. Social Policy and Planning. (3)
(Also offered as PADM 536)
Explores the process of policy formation by examining current policy and planning issues.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 537 / 437. Urban Systems. (3)
The study of city systems, form, and development with emphasis on social, economic, political, and physical aspects of cities as partial and total systems.
CRP 543. Transportation Planning. (3)
Introduction to urban transportation subject area in a seminar format. Characteristics of urban transportation systems in U.S. and foreign cities are explored as are effects of urban transportation on local economies, urban form, the environment and the neighborhood.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 545. Land Use Controls. (3)
This course examines the legal context for the evolution of land use regulation in the United States, with particular emphasis on the Southwest.
Restriction: enrolled in CRP program.
{Spring}
CRP 551 / 429. Problems. (1-3, no limit Δ)
Individual study of problems in planning undertaken with faculty advisement and supervision.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
CRP 562 / 462. The Housing Process. (3)
A broad introduction to the housing system, housing policies, finance, funding mechanisms and development dynamics.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 563. Housing Seminar. (3)
Seminar on selected issues in housing at both regional and local levels; independent research topics include trends in federal policy and legislation, technology and the housing industry, the changing roles of participants and design implication of energy constraints.
CRP 565 / 465. Land Development Economics. (3)
Case studies in concepts and processes involved in the changing of raw land to urban fabric. Public and private sector roles involving housing, shopping and all community facilities.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 567 / 467. Regional Planning Process and Theory. (3)
Basic theories and practices of regional planning and development. The physical, demographic and functional structure of regions. Problems of uneven development in the southwest; implications on the economic and cultural welfare of the region.
Prerequisite: 511.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 568. Advanced Urban Design. (4)
Analysis of complex urban design problems using various regional settings. Designed for advanced students and professionals in the field. This is a studio format course.
Prerequisite: 425 or 525 or 533.
CRP 569. Rural Community Development. (3)
Principles and practice of rural area development. Emphasis on rural issues of the Southwest. Includes field studies and analysis of theory.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 570. Seminar. (1-3, no limit Δ)
Various topics related to planning in the southwest.
CRP 572 / 472. Indigenous Planning. (3)
Examines the relationship of indigenous planning to other planning approaches such as advocacy, equity, and radical planning; considers aspects of “indegeneity” such as sovereignty, land tenure, and culture, and their application to community planning.
CRP 573 / 473. Planning on Native American Lands. (3)
The social, political and economic interrelations between tribal lands and their activities with the outside dominant society. Case studies are used to present views in support of tribal autonomy and tribal integration.
{Spring, alternate years}
CRP 574 / 474. Cultural Aspects of Community Development Planning. (3)
Development theory, community planning and human ecology in different cultural settings. The course examines cases in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Western Europe and the U.S. as contexts for applied exercises. Relevant to B.A.E.P.D.
{Fall, alternate years}
CRP 576 / 376. Human Settlements. (3)
Development of the form and structure of human settlements based on historical, cultural, economic and physical factors. Course includes various theoretical explanations of why settlements are organized, the way they are and how various elements of settlement system interact.
{Spring}
CRP 577. Practice of Policy Development. (3)
(Also offered as PADM 577)
Introduction to practice of public policy development in technical and professional applications. Emphasis on writing, interpretation and implementation of policy documents. Environmental, physical and social policy are highlighted. Required for the dual M.P.A./M.C.R.P. degree.
CRP 578. Latin American Development Planning. (3)
This course covers the historical roots of development planning in Latin America and develops a theoretical background to evaluate current policy options of Latin American countries at the local and regional scale.
{Spring, alternate years}
CRP 580 / 480. Community Growth and Land Use Planning. (3)
Study of land use planning and growth management dynamics at the local level, in its physical, legal administrative and economic contexts.
Restriction: enrolled in M.C.R.P. program.
{Spring}
CRP 581 / 481. Computer Applications for Planning and Administration. (3)
Use of computers to assemble, analyze and use data related to: demographics, public expenditures, socioeconomic variables, physical growth, infrastructure requirements and mapping of geographic information. Problems based on urban planning and public administration cases.
{Fall}
CRP 582 / 482. Graphic Communications. (3)
An introduction to hand drawing and graphic techniques. Students will become comfortable in expressing and communicating design thinking and ideas in graphic form.
CRP 583 / 483. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). (3)
Overview of GIS capabilities in the context of community issues and local government. Includes direct manipulation of ArcView software, lectures, demonstrations and analysis of urban GIS applications.
{Spring}
CRP 584 / 484. Neighborhood Planning. (3)
Addresses the different issues which affect community residents, including land use and zoning, traffic and streets, parks, social services, education, crime prevention and job training.
{Fall}
CRP 585 / 485. Practice of Negotiation and Public Dispute Resolution. (3)
(Also offered as PADM 588)
Introduces students to new ways to negotiate and resolve disputes in the context of professional practice through collaborative decision making and problem solving.
{Spring}
CRP 586 / 486. Planning Issues in Chicano Communities. (3)
This course applies planning concepts and techniques to development issues facing Chicanos in New Mexico generally and Albuquerque specifically. We study other Chicano communities for the insights gained from a comparative approach.
{Fall}
CRP 587 / 487. Political Economy of Urban Development. (3)
Analyzes the political and economic factors shaping urban development with particular emphasis on the impacts of economic restructuring. As planners, we study how these changes affect the process of planning and policy formation.
CRP 588. Professional Project/Thesis Preparation Seminar. (2 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Development of project or thesis concept, investigation of data needs, initial data collection and assembly of written and field materials necessary to conduct a professional project or thesis.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: enrolled in CRP program.
CRP 589. Professional Project II. (1-6, no limit Δ [1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ] )
Development of a professional project reflective of advanced work in the field. Project should have an identified client, a time frame and a final product which demonstrates competence to engage in professional level planning.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
CRP 590. Historic Research Methods. (3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 590)
An introduction to the methods for the documentation, research and analysis of historic built environments as preparation for historic preservation and contemporary regional design.
CRP 591. Introduction to Preservation and Regionalism. (3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 591)
An introduction to the history, theory and professional practices of historic preservation and regional contemporary design and planning.
CRP 592. Public Works. (3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 592)
Seminar investigating the social, urban, environmental and aesthetic issues of infrastructure and public works.
Restriction: enrolled in M. Arch., M.L.A., M.C.R.P., M.S. in Civil Engineering or M.C.M.
CRP 593. Civic Places. (3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 593)
Seminar investigating the design, planning, and management of public spaces.
CRP 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)
Development of a research project reflective of advanced inquiry into a planning topic. Thesis should make concrete contributions to guide planning practice.
Offered on a PR/CR/NC basis only.
CRP 691. Sustainable Settlements. (3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 691)
Urban design history, goals and theory with emphasis on cultural and ecological vibrancy.
Restriction: admitted to a graduate program in Community and Regional Planning.
CRP 692. Urban Outcomes Analysis. (3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 692)
Seminar on the definition, measurement, and prediction of urban design outcomes. Specific topics will vary. This course will be organized as three modules.
Restriction: admitted to a graduate program in Community and Regional Planning.
CRP 693. Urban Goals and Components Analysis. (1-3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 693)
Seminar on urban types. Topics vary but may include types, morphogenesis, diagramming, mapping, video. Organized as three modules
Restriction: admitted to a graduate program in Community and Regional Planning.
CRP 694. Urban Design Methods. (1-3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 694)
Topics will vary but may include design of public space, streets, transit districts, tactical urbanism. This course will be organized as three modules.
Restriction: admitted to a graduate program in Community and Regional Planning.
CRP 695. Urban Development and Regulation. (1-3)
(Also offered as ARCH, LA 695)
Seminar on methods for urban development and regulation. Topics vary but may include design codes, pattern books, and curatorial reports. Organized as three modules.
Restriction: graduate student in School of Architecture and Planning.
