SITE PLANNING
Survey of site planning theory and methods; standards for municipal review of site plans and related design proposals. Topics include architecture, vehicle circulation and parking, pedestrian circulation, stormwater management, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and signage.
Topics
- architecture
- vehicle circulation and parking
- pedestrian circulation
- stormwater management
- landscaping
- outdoor lighting
- and signage
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Senior standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Humanities or Social Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain land use regulations and site planning guidance embodied in local comprehensive plans, zoning codes, ordinances, and design review policies. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Assess design quality and evaluate potential site planning improvements. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Communicate site and contextual analyses, design reviews, and planning recommendations through reports and presentations. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Compare subjects covered by this course to those included in the American Institute for Certified Planners (AICP) Certification Exam. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain land use regulations and site planning guidance embodied in local comprehensive plans, zoning codes, ordinances, and design review policies. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Assess design quality and evaluate potential site planning improvements. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Communicate site and contextual analyses, design reviews, and planning recommendations through reports and presentations. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Compare subjects covered by this course to those included in the American Institute for Certified Planners (AICP) Certification Exam. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027