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In this course we delve into the planning process and learn about the
basic tools used in planning, such as zoning and
general plans, and consider some of the most critical problems
associated with the
process of urbanization and the form it takes. We will start by
addressing the historic roots of land use control, move to the basic
technical aspects of contemporary planning, and, in the second half of
the course, tackle important
land use issues such a sprawl, new urbanism, and the privatization of
public space.