(Preliminary--June, 1998)

TERM: FALL 1998

SCHEDULE: TUES/THURS 4:00-5:50 PM

INSTRUCTOR: DR. WENDY KELLOGG

OFFICE: UB 127

OFFICE HOURS: TUES. 3:15-4:00

THURS. 3:15-4:00

Or by appointment

TELEPHONE: 687-5265; 687-2136

EMAIL: wendy@urban.csuohio.edu

This course is designed to introduce students to the history and practice of urban planning. We will investigate the major historical and conceptual trends of urban planning as a profession and as social intervention. The development of the profession from its historic roots will be illustrated through examination of several substantive areas of planning--those urban problems for and about which planners plan.

The first half of the course is most broadly organized around three major themes: history, vision and practice. We will see how history has shaped the attention and action of planners. American urban planning has grown out of several broad social trends and historic circumstances. We will first examine the precursors to planning as a discipline.

A vision of the ideal city has been an important quality of the planning profession. We will examine historic and present-day visions that planners use to guide their planning goals and activities. We will also critically reflect on that vision.

And finally, we will examine planning practice-- the day to day organizing frameworks and tools that planners use in their practice.

The second half of the course presents a current and cutting-edge organizing vision and practical framework for planning the 21st century American city: Transit-Oriented Development and Urban Sustainability. Here we will apply what we have learned about planning history, the profession and practice as we explore ways to plan human settlements that are ecologically, economically and socially sustainable.

The objectives for the course are:

1. Increase students' knowledge and understanding of urban planning and its practice;

2. Provide opportunities for students to improve their thinking, writing and presentation skills; and

3. Expose students to urban planning practitioners and their experiences.

The course will consist of a combination of lectures by the instructor, class discussion, presentations by guest practitioners, examinations and a written assignment. Student participation in class discussion is required as part of the grade for the class.

Each student is required to complete the following assignments:

1. Assigned readings;

2. An in-class midterm examination

3. A final examination

4. A research paper on a planning topic

Grades will be calculated on the following basis:

Midterm Examination 25 points

Final Examination 30 points

Planning Paper 30 points

Class Participation 15 points

Any student who knowlingly plagiarizes the work of another (claims authoriship by failing to use appropriate citations, copies large sections of another's work, etc.) will be given an "F" for the course.

Any student anticipating needing special accommodations to take exams, complete assignments or participate in class must identify himself or herself to the instructor by the end of the first week of classes. These accommodations include those for students who are physically challenged or those who have university-documented learning disabilities.

D. Krueckeberg, ed. Introduction to Planning History in the United States.

P. Calthorpe, The Next American Metropolis

Reserve readings (various authors)

Both books are available for purchase at the CSU bookstore. A copy of Krueckeberg will be placed on reserve at the CSU library. Photocopies of the additional readings are on reserve at the CSU Library and will also be on reserve at the Dept. of Urban Studies office.

Part 1. The Rise of the Planning Profession and the 19the and 20th Century City

Week 1. Introduction and Overview: History of Planning Profession

Krueckeberg, Ch. 1

Week 2 Planning and Early Social Reform Movements

Krueckeberg, Ch. 2, 5

Platt, Land Use and Society, Ch. 6

Week 3 Physical Planning and the Form of the City

Krueckeberg, Ch. 3, 6

Week 4 Urban Design and the Built Form

Relph, The Modern Urban Landscape, selected readings

Lynch, Kevin

Week 5 Regional Planning

Krueckeberg, Ch. 4, 7

Week 6 Institutional Reform and Planning Process

Boyer

Week 7 Planning Analysis and Problem Solving

Week 8 Post WWII Cities and Urban Sustainability

Overview

Calthorpe, pp. 9-38

Calthorpe, pp. 41-71

Week 9 Environmental Planning

Calthorpe, pp. 72-76

Week 10 Economic Development, Social Equity and Sustainability

Calthorpe, pp. 77-82

Week 11 The Livable City: Residential, Public Spaces and Transit

Norwood and Smith, Communities in the City: Models for Ecological Living (on reserve)

Calthorpe 83-112

Calthorpe Projects, pp. 147-159

Calthorpe Projects, pp. 136-145

Cervero, R. Rail Transit and Joint Development (on reserve)

Week 12 Regional Sustainability

Calthorpe Project--pp. 123-135; 160-168

Week 13, 14 and 15 Selected Planning Topical Exercise

Fall 1998--Cleveland's EcoVillage

Combination practitioner visits, tour of site, planning application