Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning
Minor (M)
Undergraduate Minor
Allendale • Face to face
• 24 CreditsUndergraduate Minor
Allendale • Face to face
• 24 CreditsSustainable urban and regional planning is for those seeking to improve communities and understand/analyze local issues.
Grand Valley's Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning minor focuses on strategies, best practices, and skills required for sustainable area development, smart and green infrastructure, and integrating social, environmental, and economic priorities in planning. This face-to-face program is designed for undergraduate students at the Allendale Campus.
The coursework covers local and community history, urban and regional environmental planning, transportation planning, GIS for economic and business decision-making, landscape analysis, and land use planning. These topics provide students with practical skills for creating sustainable urban designs and understanding professional practices in planning.
This program offers hands-on experience through place-based and community-engaged projects, helping you master key principles of design and policy and enhancing your workforce profile with a skill-focused credential.
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Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Top skillsAnnual Earnings | Percentile |
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$ 46,857.74 | 10% |
$ 58,750.92 | 25% |
$ 76,377.18 | 50% |
$ 89,572.34 | 75% |
$103,053.50 | 90% |
Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
Top skillsAnnual Earnings | Percentile |
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$ 44,541.25 | 10% |
$ 58,665.37 | 25% |
$ 76,775.57 | 50% |
$ 97,600.73 | 75% |
$131,100.75 | 90% |
Pursuing a minor allows you to gain specialized knowledge and skills in an additional field of interest, enhancing your primary degree and making you more versatile and competitive in the job market. It can also provide personal enrichment and broaden your academic experience.