Video: What is Urban Planning

Urban and Regional Planners

Urban and regional planners develop long- and short-term plans for the use of land and the growth and revitalization of urban, suburban, and rural communities and the region in which they are located. They help... ... more

Academic Programs of Interest for Urban and Regional Planners

Geography
Geography is the study of the earth and its features, inhabitants, and phenomena. Four historical traditions in geographical research are the spatial analysis of natural and human... more

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Land Use Planning and Management
Land use planning is the term used for a branch of public policy which encompasses various disciplines which seek to order and regulate the use of land... more

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Urban Planning
Urban, city, or town planning is the discipline of land use planning which explores several aspects of the built and social environments of municipalities and communities. Other... more

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Urban Studies
Urban Studies is the scientific discipline that studies all aspects of cities, their suburbs, and other urban areas. This includes urban economics, urban planning, urban architecture, urban... more

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