Community and Regional Planning

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}

Development of the major issues, concepts and methods emerging from the relationship of social systems and the natural environment.

{Spring}

(Also offered as ECON 203)

Introduction to environmental and natural resource issues of both global and local scale. Investigates basic causes and consequences of environmental problems, including interrelated physical and social science dimensions.

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}

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

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}

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.

Focuses on methods used to gather data and make judgement about projects. Presents an overview of current practices in environmental planning, with an emphasis on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

{Summer}

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}

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}

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}

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}

(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.

{Spring}

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}

A broad introduction to the housing system, housing policies, finance and funding mechanisms and development dynamics.

{Fall, alternate years}

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}

(Also offered as ECON 466)

Project evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, capital budgeting, financing, federal-state relationships, environmental and public welfare impacts of projects and other related issues.

Prerequisite: ECON 300 and ECON 350

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}

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}

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}

Study of land use planning and growth management dynamics at the local level, in its physical, legal administrative and economic contexts.

{Spring}

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}

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}

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}

Introduces students to new ways to negotiate and resolve disputes in the context of professional practice through collaborative decision making and problem solving.

{Spring}

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}

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.

{Fall}

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.

{Fall}

Restriction: enrolled in CRP program.

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.

(Also offered as ARCH 508 and 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

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.

{Fall}

Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Restriction: enrolled in C.R.P. program.

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.

{Spring}

Methods of modeling, assessment, evaluation and forecasting. Includes techniques of needs assessment, population forecasting, economic impact studies and estimation.

Prerequisite: 511.

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}

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}

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.

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.

Restriction: enrolled in CRP program.

{Fall}

Focuses on methods used to gather data and make judgement about projects. Presents an overview of current practices in environmental planning, with an emphasis on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

{Summer}

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}

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}

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}

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.

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}

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}

(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}

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}

(Also offered as PADM 536)

Explores the process of policy formation by examining current policy and planning issues. Prerequisite: senior standing.

{Fall, alternate years}

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}

(Also offered as ARCH 475, LA 513)

This course is a combination of reading, seminar discussion and guided independent study. It is intended to help students prepare, engage in and reflect upon travel relevant to their design and planning studies.

Offered on a CR/NC basis only

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}

Individual study of problems in planning undertaken with faculty advisement and supervision.

Restriction: permission of instructor.

A broad introduction to the housing system, housing policies, finance, funding mechanisms and development dynamics.

{Fall, alternate years}

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}

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}

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.

Principles and practice of rural area development. Emphasis on rural issues of the Southwest. Includes field studies and analysis of theory.

{Fall, alternate years}

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}

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}

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}

(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.

(Also offered as LTAM 578 and SOC 508)

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}

(Also offered as ARCH, LA 579)

An introduction to the history, theory and professional practices of historic preservation and regional contemporary design and planning.

Study of land use planning and growth management dynamics at the local level, in its physical, legal administrative and economic contexts.

{Spring}

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}

An introduction to hand drawing and graphic techniques. Students will become comfortable in expressing and communicating design thinking and ideas in graphic form.

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}

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}

(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}

This course applies planning concepts and techniques to development issues facing Chicanos in New Mexico generally and Albu-querque specifically. We study other Chicano communities for the insights gained from a comparative approach.

{Fall}

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.

{Fall}

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.

Restriction: enrolled in CRP program.

Offered on a PR/CR/NC basis only.

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 PR/CR/NC basis only.

(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.

(Also offered as ARCH 591, LA 591)

An introduction to the history, theory and professional practices of historic preservation and regional contemporary design and planning.

(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. Construction Management.

(Also offered as ARCH 593, LA 593)

Seminar investigating the design, planning, and management of public spaces.

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.