Methods in Planning and Community Engagement

1.5 credits · Graduate

Comprehensive overview of appropriate research methods in planning, including the philosophical foundations that shape planning today, along with practical qualitative and quantitative methods used to conduct research and analyze issues.Emphasizes methods in community engagement, with a focus on developing equitable practices that respect local knowledge, value cultural diversities and recognize power inequalities. Engages with locally-appropriate strategies that recognize the uniqueness of peoples and places, particularly with respect to decolonizing approaches to engagement with Indigenous communities.