PLAN 5000

The studio introduces land planning and development. The course investigates fundamental aspects of planning in community and environmental context in the urban region. Specific community projects are used to explore the procedural, physical, social and polemical context for decision making; to apply skills in information gathering, analysis, and synthesis; to develop communication techniques. The course will concentrate on documenting the existing situation, formulating strategies for intervention, developing concepts and plans, and assessing the consequences of proposed changes.