Critical Case Studies of a Present Plan
Urban and regional planning seeks to serve the public interest by addressing wicked problems--often entaglements of social, technological, and environmental issues. Since there are few straightforward answers, we learn best through cases! The fall 2022 History & Theory of Urban & Regional Planning class ( syllabus ) critically evaluated real plans, or came up with creative alternatives. Each includes at least one future scenario. We must envision possibilities to improve our future! This page shares each of their studies to improve prospects for urban and regional planning to address our known and emerging challenges. - Associate Professor Greg Griffin, PhD, AICP
Explore this story map to learn about each of their case studies, linked in the list and map below:
- Phoenix, AZ and Environmental Justice for Climate Action , by Elizabeth Garcia
- The Future Forest: A case study on Portland OR's Urban Forestry Management Plan , by Emma Jones
- A Walkable Future, for Everyone: Increasing walkability within San Antonio's older neighborhoods and underserved communities , by Adrian Gallegos
- Bloody Streets: Examining a Decade of Seattle's Vision Zero , by Nico Molina
- Transportation Progress Case Study , by Lisa Hernandez
- Lawrence 2040 Plan: A critical review of implementing affordable housing in Lawrence, KS , by Luis Escalante
- Parking Design for Houston: Central city industrial park , by Jacob Gonzales
- Equity of the Sexes: An analysis of Vienna's Step 2025 urban development plan , by Tiffany Vargas
- Public Participation in the Planning of Affordable Housing in Asia , by Afia Farjana
- Critical Case Study of the SA Climate Ready Plan , by Michelle Garza
- MEMFix’s Hands-On Approach: Tactical Urbanism in Memphis , by Skylar Joiner
- Pedestrian Lighting in Seattle, WA: A Case Study on Reparative Planning , by Jazmyne Knox
- Amenity or Burden? Downtown Revitalization in El Paso: A Case Study , by Samuel Rueda
- The Case for Social Justice, Equity, and Diversity in Abilene Texas Water Planning , by Tamauj Thomas
- Food Planning in San Antonio Tomorrow Plan , by Sophia Wilson
- Laredo Comprehensive Plan (Creative Alternative + Future Scenario) , by Juan Alvarez
- Climate Justice in Richmond, BC , by Joyce Palmer
- Metro 2040 Growth Plan , by Natalie Steed
- Mueller Master Development Agreement: Bridging the Gap Between Public Needs and Private Interests Using Public-Private Partnerships , by Adrian Arevalo
Locations of critical case studies