PLAN 8020 - Methods of Community Research and Engagement

Explores methods beyond the conventional town-hall meeting to gather insights from communities on planning issues.Topics will include more traditional methods of qualitative research such as focus groups, interviews, charrettes, participatory action research, & scenario planning, as well as strategies like asset mapping, visual preference surveys, games, art-based visioning, participatory budgeting. Ph.D students will undertake additional course requirements.

Credits: 3