Urban Planning and Studies

  1. Core Components of Urban Planning
    1. Land Use Planning
      1. Comprehensive Planning
        1. Plan Elements
          1. Land Use Element
            1. Transportation Element
              1. Housing Element
                1. Economic Development Element
                  1. Environmental Element
                    1. Public Facilities Element
                      1. Implementation Element
                      2. Plan Preparation Process
                        1. Community Engagement
                          1. Data Collection and Analysis
                            1. Goal Setting
                              1. Alternative Development
                                1. Plan Adoption
                                2. Plan Implementation
                                  1. Zoning Consistency
                                    1. Capital Improvement Programming
                                      1. Development Review
                                        1. Plan Monitoring
                                      2. Zoning and Land Use Regulation
                                        1. Traditional Zoning
                                          1. Use-Based Zoning
                                            1. Residential Zones
                                              1. Commercial Zones
                                                1. Industrial Zones
                                                  1. Mixed-Use Zones
                                                    1. Special Use Permits
                                                      1. Variances
                                                      2. Alternative Zoning Approaches
                                                        1. Performance Zoning
                                                          1. Form-Based Codes
                                                            1. Planned Unit Development
                                                              1. Overlay Districts
                                                                1. Transfer of Development Rights
                                                                  1. Incentive Zoning
                                                                  2. Zoning Administration
                                                                    1. Zoning Ordinance Structure
                                                                      1. Development Standards
                                                                        1. Nonconforming Uses
                                                                          1. Appeals Process
                                                                        2. Subdivision Regulation
                                                                          1. Subdivision Process
                                                                            1. Preliminary Plat
                                                                              1. Final Plat
                                                                                1. Construction Plans
                                                                                2. Design Standards
                                                                                  1. Street Layout
                                                                                    1. Lot Configuration
                                                                                      1. Open Space Requirements
                                                                                        1. Infrastructure Standards
                                                                                        2. Exactions and Impact Fees
                                                                                        3. Growth Management
                                                                                          1. Growth Management Strategies
                                                                                            1. Urban Growth Boundaries
                                                                                              1. Urban Service Areas
                                                                                                1. Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances
                                                                                                  1. Rate of Growth Controls
                                                                                                  2. Smart Growth Principles
                                                                                                    1. Compact Development
                                                                                                      1. Mixed-Use Development
                                                                                                        1. Transit-Oriented Development
                                                                                                          1. Infill Development
                                                                                                      2. Transportation Planning
                                                                                                        1. Transportation Systems
                                                                                                          1. Roadway Networks
                                                                                                            1. Functional Classification
                                                                                                              1. Design Standards
                                                                                                                1. Traffic Engineering
                                                                                                                  1. Intersection Design
                                                                                                                    1. Access Management
                                                                                                                    2. Public Transit Systems
                                                                                                                      1. Bus Rapid Transit
                                                                                                                        1. Light Rail Transit
                                                                                                                          1. Heavy Rail Systems
                                                                                                                            1. Commuter Rail
                                                                                                                              1. Ferry Systems
                                                                                                                                1. Paratransit Services
                                                                                                                                2. Active Transportation
                                                                                                                                  1. Pedestrian Infrastructure
                                                                                                                                    1. Bicycle Networks
                                                                                                                                      1. Complete Streets
                                                                                                                                        1. Safe Routes to School
                                                                                                                                      2. Transportation Planning Process
                                                                                                                                        1. Metropolitan Transportation Planning
                                                                                                                                          1. Long-Range Transportation Plans
                                                                                                                                            1. Transportation Improvement Programs
                                                                                                                                              1. Congestion Management Process
                                                                                                                                                1. Air Quality Conformity
                                                                                                                                                2. Travel Demand Modeling
                                                                                                                                                  1. Four-Step Model
                                                                                                                                                    1. Trip Generation
                                                                                                                                                      1. Trip Distribution
                                                                                                                                                        1. Mode Choice
                                                                                                                                                          1. Route Assignment
                                                                                                                                                          2. Transportation Impact Analysis
                                                                                                                                                            1. Traffic Impact Studies
                                                                                                                                                              1. Mitigation Measures
                                                                                                                                                                1. Level of Service Analysis
                                                                                                                                                              2. Transportation Demand Management
                                                                                                                                                                1. TDM Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Carpooling and Vanpooling
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Flexible Work Arrangements
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Congestion Pricing
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Parking Management
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Program Implementation
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Employer-Based Programs
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Area-Wide Programs
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Evaluation Methods
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Transit-Oriented Development
                                                                                                                                                                              1. TOD Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Density and Design
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Mixed-Use Development
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Pedestrian Orientation
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Reduced Parking
                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Implementation Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Zoning Modifications
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Public-Private Partnerships
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Value Capture Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Transportation Equity
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Environmental Justice in Transportation
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Transit Accessibility
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Complete Streets Implementation
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Universal Design Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Housing and Community Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Housing Policy and Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Housing Needs Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Demographic Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Housing Market Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Affordability Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Special Needs Populations
                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Affordable Housing Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Inclusionary Zoning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Housing Trust Funds
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Tax Credit Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Community Land Trusts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Accessory Dwelling Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Housing Rehabilitation and Preservation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Housing Code Enforcement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Rehabilitation Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Preservation of Affordable Housing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Homelessness Prevention and Response
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Continuum of Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Housing First Approach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Supportive Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Emergency Shelter Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Neighborhood Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Neighborhood Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Area Plans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Neighborhood Visioning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Community Asset Mapping
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Resident Engagement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Revitalization Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Community Development Block Grants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. New Markets Tax Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Opportunity Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Main Street Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Anti-Displacement Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Tenant Protection Policies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Community Benefit Agreements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Equitable Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Community Facilities Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Schools and Educational Facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Parks and Recreation Facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Libraries and Cultural Facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Health Care Facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Social Service Facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Public Safety Facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Environmental and Sustainability Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Environmental Assessment and Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Environmental Impact Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. NEPA Process
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. State Environmental Review
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Scoping and Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Mitigation Measures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Monitoring and Compliance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Natural Resource Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Wetlands Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Floodplain Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Habitat Conservation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Groundwater Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Soil Conservation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Air Quality Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Clean Air Act Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. State Implementation Plans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Transportation Conformity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Emission Reduction Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Water Quality Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Clean Water Act Compliance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Stormwater Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Nonpoint Source Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Watershed Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Sustainability Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Sustainable Development Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Triple Bottom Line
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Intergenerational Equity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Carrying Capacity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Ecological Footprint
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Green Infrastructure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Low Impact Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Green Streets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Urban Forestry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Green Building Standards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Energy Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Energy Efficiency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Renewable Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. District Energy Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Energy Conservation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Climate Change Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Climate Mitigation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Greenhouse Gas Inventories
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Emission Reduction Targets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Carbon Sequestration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Renewable Energy Transition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Climate Adaptation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Vulnerability Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Adaptation Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Resilience Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Sea Level Rise Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Climate Action Plans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Plan Development Process
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Implementation Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Monitoring and Reporting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Waste Management Planning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Solid Waste Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Waste Reduction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Recycling Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Composting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Waste-to-Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Hazardous Waste Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Construction and Demolition Waste
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Circular Economy Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Urban Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Urban Design Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Physical Design Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Scale and Proportion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Enclosure and Definition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Permeability and Connectivity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Legibility and Wayfinding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Sense of Place
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Cultural Identity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Historic Character
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Landmarks and Focal Points
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Genius Loci
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Human-Centered Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Pedestrian Scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Universal Accessibility
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Safety and Security
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Comfort and Convenience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Public Space Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Streets and Streetscapes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Complete Streets Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Street Furniture
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Lighting Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Landscape Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Parks and Open Spaces
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Neighborhood Parks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Community Parks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Linear Parks and Greenways
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Pocket Parks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Plazas and Squares
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Civic Spaces
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Commercial Plazas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Residential Courtyards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Site Planning and Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Site Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Natural Features
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Built Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Circulation Patterns
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Microclimate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Site Design Process
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Program Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Concept Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Schematic Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Design Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Sustainable Site Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Site Selection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Site Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Stormwater Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Native Landscaping
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Placemaking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Placemaking Principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Community-Driven Process
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Multi-Use Programming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Flexible Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Local Identity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Tactical Urbanism
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Temporary Interventions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Pop-Up Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Pilot Projects
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Community Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Public Art and Cultural Programming
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Art Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Cultural Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Community Celebrations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Wayfinding and Interpretation

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