GEOG-34323 credit hours

Urban and Community Planning

Geography · 3 hrs Lecture

GEOG-3432 prerequisites

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UIC-1001Introduction to Urban and Inner-City Studies
UIC-2001Community Development
GEOG-1103not in the 2026-27 calendar
GEOG-1105Challenges of a Changing World: An Introduction to Human Geography

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Description

Urban planning shapes the city spaces where we live, work, and play, and affects the well-being of all urban dwellers. Students critically examine planning history, theory, and practice in local context, with an emphasis on understanding values, power, and process. Students explore planning at city and neighbourhood scales through assignments, activities, and field trips that highlight current issues and planning strategies for equity and transformation. Topics may include community leadership and participation in planning, Indigenous urban planning, planning as social control, and planning for sustainable and equitable cities.

Requisite courses

UIC-1001 or UIC-2001 or GEOG-1103 or GEOG-1105 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and UIC-3030.

Cross-listed

UIC-3030(3).

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.