Land Use

• Class number: 15947
• Term: Fall 2009
• Instructor:
  • Joseph A. MacDougald

This course will evaluate the means 'formal/legal and informal/non-legal' by which landowners, developers, architects, planners, neighbors, private organizations, and government may shape the use of land. Close attention will be paid to: the tension between regulation and landowners' rights; aesthetic controls and historic preservation; planning concepts; constitutional issues; building codes; environmental concerns; and the role of markets. A background in property law is helpful but not required.

Course Schedule

• Date: Tuesday,; Thursday 2:00-3:30
• Location: ST108

Course Information

• Catalog number-Section number: 7721-01
• Course Type: Lecture
• Prerequisites: None
• Credits (min/max): 3/3
• Subjects:
  • Economic
  • Environmental
  • Property

Enrollment

• Enrollment status: Open
• Current enrollment/capacity: 13/45
• Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
• Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

• Grade basis: Graded
• Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
• Exam type: PROCTORED (2009-12-22T09:00:00)