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America's cities have been shaped by an incredibly diverse array of planning philosophies. From early Native American communities, and colonies that followed European planning ideals, to railroad towns, company towns, Utopian settlements and suburbia, America's planning history is surprisingly rich. 



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American City and Planning History

Spring 2025 Elective | HP 615/501-005
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This course will explore the major forces, thoughts, objectives and biases that have guided planners and designers as they decided how to arrange urban space to best meet the needs of an ever-changing society. For more details, contact the instructor at douglas.appler@uky.edu.

Open to all graduate and upper-level undergraduate students

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