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Graduate Emphasis in Physical Planning and Design

Prof. Tim Imoekparia, timeokpa@unm.edu, phone: 505.277.1666

This emphasis is designed for students who are interested in the built landscape of cities and towns, 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. It will prepare students for professional careers in local government agencies, regional agencies, private sector consulting firms, and nonprofit organizations.

The coursework emphasizes an understanding of how the built landscape is shaped by a variety of processes, especially those involving local communities. Classes will offer skills of 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. Integration of physical planning strategies with environmental and economic planning objectives will be emphasized.

3 units CRP 564/ Foundations of Physical Planning
3 units 2nd methods
3 units Elective
3 units Elective
3 units Elective
3 units Elective
3 units Elective
2 units Internship or Individual Problems Course
23 units Emphasis Total

Students or professionals wishing further training in urban design may wish to consider the school's Town Design certificate program, which requires an additional 12 credits beyond the MRCP degree. For further information, contact certificate director Mark Childs, mchilds@unm.edu, phone: 505.277.5059).

Graduate Program

• Community Development


• Natural Resource Planning


• Physical Planning

• Latin American Studies


• Public Administration

• Historic Preservation & Regionalism


• Town Design

Undergraduate

Minor