Municipal Planning II
EX 1111 is offered this winter:
Building on core material covered in Municipal Planning I, students will learn about contemporary topics in planning through a combination of online modules, readings, and activities. A range of issues key to the modern urban planning context will be explored, including topics of new urbanism, challenging urban sprawl with smart growth concepts, analytical methods, basic urban design principles, business revitalization zones, and transportation planning. Students will have an opportunity to put theory into practice through assignments and activities that make use of case studies and real-world development scenarios. Prerequisite: EXLUP 8215
Course at a glance
- Offered fully online learning - asynchronous format.
- May be recognized for Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) credits by the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) for holders of the Registered Professional Planner designation.
- Aimed at professionals in the areas of municipal government planning, development, and bylaw enforcement. Students range from development officers, planning technicians, land use, environmental, and community planners, to resources managers, government officials, consultants, developers, lawyers, zoning administrators, administrators in smaller municipalities, and others involved in planning processes.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain contemporary urban planning issues as they relate to the profession of planning in Alberta, including urban sprawl, aging in place, and walkability, as well as themes of reinvesting in and redeveloping of established areas.
- Apply the principles of New Urbanism and Smart Growth as they relate to counteracting the challenges of sprawl and development trends in Alberta.
- Identify a range of potential sources for geographic and demographic data, as well as the various methods of gathering, analyzing, and presenting information.
- Identify and explain fundamental principles of urban design and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), especially as they relate to development applications and public spaces.
- Explain the purpose and benefit of integrated transportation and land use planning.
- Describe how transportation demand management and alternate approaches to parking supply can be used to influence travel patterns and choices.
- Compare and contrast different Main Street business areas and business improvement zones (BIAs) in Alberta, as well as the various strategies and legislative tools available to assist them.
Offered:
Take note:
- The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Assessment may include discussion postings and essay assignments.
Jan 15, 2024Mar 23, 2024
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Robert LipkaID: robert-lipka
Class info
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This is an asynchronous online learning course.
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
Prerequisites
Take note:
- The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Assessment may include discussion postings and essay assignments.
Currently counts towards:
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└39-hour course option
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.