Master of Community and Regional Planning in Physical Planning and Design

University of New Mexico

This concentration is designed for students who are interested in the built environment, including the design of neighborhoods, cities, regions, and public spaces land use planning and growth management the planning of transportation and other infrastructure and development of housing and other projects. Physical planning strategies are integrated with environmental and economic planning objectives.The coursework emphasizes an understanding of how the built landscape is shaped by a variety of processes. Classes focus on analyzing local codes and regulations, understanding urban design strategies and traditions, developing written planning documents and graphic materials, and working with a variety of constituencies to fulfill community goals related to physical planning and design.