Urban Revitalization
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 517, section XD
---Canceled for Spring 2008---
Planning methods available to further revitalization and preservation efforts, with particular attention to housing and neighborhoods. Relationship between neighborhood change and urban development process; public policy implications.
Computer requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: DVD
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 for graduate
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Douglas Johnston, Assistant Professor
Text: TBA

Economic Analysis and the Financing of Public Planning Projects
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 523, section XD
---Canceled for Spring 2008---
The economic and fiscal make-up of a community, specifically focusing on the certain tools - - shift/share, capital facilities planning and fiscal impact analysis - - that are utilized to analyze a community's social and economic vitality. Special emphasis will be placed on examining revenue enhancing policies beyond the town's tax structure that are necessary for the payment of public projects, including tax increment financing, impact fees, and debt financing.
Computer requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Delivery Method: DVD
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 for graduate
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: David Swenson

International Planning
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 529, section XD
---Canceled for Spring 2008---
Introduction to issues in planning and governance in an international setting. Problems and strategies may include population movement and change, economic globalization, urban growth, rural development, and housing.
Computer requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: DVD
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 for graduate
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Francis Owusu, Assistant Professor
Text: Rapley, J., (2007) Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World, 3rd ed. Boulder: Lynne Rienner Publishers

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P)451/ 551, section XD
---Canceled for Spring 2008---
Introduction to geographic information systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
Computer requirements: Operating System: Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) , Memory: 512 MB RAM, Processor: 1 GHz,DSL or better Internet access
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: DVD
Credit: 3 graduate credits , 3 undergraduate credits, 3 nonmajor graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 for graduate, $669 for undergraduate
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Monica Haddadr, Assistant Professor
Text: TBA

Environmental Law
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 591, section XD
---Canceled for Spring 2008---
Environmental law and policy as applied in planning at the local and state levels. Brownfields, environmental justice, water quality, air quality, wetland and floodplain management, and local government involvement in ecological protection through land use planning and other programs.
Computer requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: DVD
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1041 for graduate
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Douglas Johnston, Assistant Professor
Text: TBA