Urban Planning How Places Plan for Development and Growth

Urban/Community Planning Profession that focuses on creating and updating land use regulations for a place Seek input from community Produce land use maps and ordinances

Zoning Maps Each section of community is assigned an appropriate land use – Residential – Commercial – Industrial – Recreational – Governmental

The Practice of Planning Planning practice has sought to balance growth of community while at the same time preserving quality of life Traditionally, this has led to the separation of “noxious” uses from residential and recreational uses – But can have a darker side

Exclusionary Zoning Income segregation – Planning to concentrate “poorer” residents away from more wealthy residents – Minimum lot sizes – Refusal to allow subsidized housing

Exclusionary Zoning Cultural/Ethnic Segregation – Refusal to give land use permission for mosques or temples.

Reinforced by Real Estate Industry Real Estate Industry: Redlining – Refusing to show houses in certain areas to ethnic/cultural minorities Public: NIMBY – Not in my backyard Prisons, public facilities Environmental Justice

New Jersey: Mt. Laurel Decision 1980s court cases and legislation All communities must provide affordable housing in proportion to: – General population – Growth of standard housing – Ability to develop Some assigned requirements can be “sold” elsewhere