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  • USP 543: Geographic Applications to Planning

    4.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Principles and models of spatial organization, behavior, and location in geographic space. Major conceptual models of urban structure and form, urban regional hierarchy, transportation flows and other forms of spatial interaction, and their applications to modern planning and other disciplines. Spatial data models (rasters, TINs, LRSs, other) and advanced analytical modeling capabilities of GIS (surface, 3-D, and network analyses). Discussion of real-life GIS applications to transportation, land use, environmental planning, community development, and related areas.
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  • USP 544: Urban Transportation Planning

    3.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Introduces fundamental concepts and methods used in multi-modal urban transportation planning, including problem identification, alternatives analysis, evaluation and decision making, plan implementation, and program management. Exposes students to processes and analytical methods from multiple disciplines, such as law, politics, engineering, sociology, economics, finance, management and marketing. Emphasis on analysis of moderately complex technical information and its interpretation for communication with decision makers.
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  • USP 545: Cities and Third World Development

    3.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Critical survey of historical, economic, cultural, political, and urban aspects of Third World development, starting with the colonial era. Historical patterns of integration of the Third World with the emerging world market system. Covers problems of the post-independence period, focusing on urban sectoral issues and policy alternatives. Specific topics include trade, investment, industrialization, finance, technology transfer, political participation, land use, housing, transportation, information, infrastructure, population growth, social services, militarism, and cultural conflict.
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  • USP 546: Real Estate Development II

    3.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Provides students with the experience of developing a comprehensive and unified analysis of a commercial real estate project. Each student submits a case study with greater specificity showing how the design, development, market, finance, construction, and management of the project is integrated. A select number of projects in the greater Portland area will be analyzed as case studies. Students work closely with industry participants and faculty to develop their analysis as well as alternative strategies for the project at critical states of its development.
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  • USP 559: Planning Practice Workshop

    1.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Involves the completion of a 400-hour internship as part of the M.U.R.P. program. Content of the internship and expectations for it are negotiated among the student, the academic adviser, and the field sponsor. Student must also participate in a colloquium which will emphasize planning criticism at the level of the job, the organization, and the issues with which the organization is concerned.
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  • USP 565: Pedestrian & Bicycle Planning

    3.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Examines the importance of walking and bicycling as means of transportation in a sustainable urban environment. Covers planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of bikeways and walkways, as well as ancillary facilities such as bicycle parking. Focus on the role of education, advocacy, and outreach in improving walking and bicycling conditions. Study relevant examples from various cities, with a heavy emphasis on Portland's experience.
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  • USP 573: Housing Economics

    4.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Looks at the economics of real estate and housing, including land rent, interest rates, apartment rents, and housing prices, using an economic framework. Basic concepts in urban economics such as land rents, externalities, and public goods are reviewed. Explores the technique most commonly used in real estate and housing economics: hedonic pricing. Explores the rationale and impact of government intervention in the private real estate market.
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  • USP 579: Metropolitan Fiscal Structure

    3.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    The course will focus on the following topics: the tax burdens, fiscal resources and expenditure patterns of local governments in metropolitan areas. The impact of revenue sharing and categorical grants. The spatial distribution of local government services, transfer payments, and tax burdens. Review of literature on the urban-suburban exploitation thesis, the Tiebout-Oates model, etc.
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  • USP 580: Political Economy of Nonprofit Organizations

    3.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Considers theories of altruism, trust, and social capital. Examines the connections between wealth and social responsibility and between elite status and social reproduction. Explores the broad scope of nonprofit activity in the economy, the interdependence of government and nonprofit organizations in the modern state, and the role of think tanks in shaping public policy. Surveys the dramatic rise of non-governmental organizations in developing countries and the future of nonprofits in a global economy.
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  • USP 584: Negotiation in the Public Sector

    4.00 Credits
    Portland State University

    Overview of conventional and innovative applications of negotiations in public sector activities, and the potential and limitations of negotiation-based approaches to public decision making. Key components include negotiation theory, individual skill development, and a review of the institutional, legal, and political context of negotiations.
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