Site Planning Online
How to plan a site, its infrastructure and public spaces so that it is sustainable, supports human needs, compatible with its natural and man-made surroundings, adaptable and economically efficient. The course includes many examples of well planned sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need computer graphics skills to take the course?
- No, hand drawn plans are perfectly adequate.
- What will be the format of the quizzes?
- Multiple choice questions.
- How will I receive feedback on the work I do?
- There will be peer group feedback, and he instructors will provide feedback after reviewing a sample of the projects submitted.
A suggested textbook for the course is Gary Hack, Site Planning: International Practice (MIT Press, 2018), available in either printed or digital form. MIT Press has agreed to offer it at a significant discount to students enrolled in the course.
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners from one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.