UNIT 1:
Definition and classification of urban areas - Trend of urbanization - Planning process - Various stages of the planning process - Surveys in planning. Plans - Delineation of planning areas. utility of spaces, future growth etc. Role of “Urban Planner ”in planning and designing in relation with spatial organization, utility, demand of the area and supply

UNIT 2:
Plan implementation- Urban Planning agencies and their functions - Financing- Public, private, Nongovernmental organizations- Public participation in Planning. Development control regulations. sustainability and rationality in planning, Components of sustainable urban and regional development, Emerging Concepts: Global City, inclusive city, Safe city, etc. City of the future, future of the city.

UNIT 3:
Town and country planning act- Building bye-laws. Elements of City Planning, Zoning and land use, Housing. Introduction to landscaping, importance , objectives, principles, elements, Urban Planning standards Urban renewal for quality of life and livability.

UNIT 4:
Traffic transportation systems: urban road, hierarchy, traffic management, Intelligent Transport Systems. Legal Issues in Planning and Professional Practice, Concepts and contents related to planning provision regarding property rights, Concept of Arbitration, State and Central government to deal with various matters concerning Town and Country Planning. mechanism for preparation of DP: Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013.

UNIT 5:
Types of Development plans: Master Plan, City Development Plan, Structure Plan ,housing, land use, Water Supply & sanitation, etc., Planning agencies for various levels of planning. Their organization and purpose (CIDCO-MHADA-MIDC, MMRDA/ PMRDA etc).,