Urban and Regional
Economics
STUDY GUIDE –CHAPTER 1-6
,Outline
I. Introduction to the Field of Urban & Regional Planning
II. Comparative Advantage
III. Economic Base Analysis
IV. Bid Rent Curves & Highest and Best Use
V. Urban Growth Patterns
VI. Neighborhood Change
2
, I. Introduction to the Field of
Urban & Regional Planning:
Definition
• Study that guides and ensures the orderly
development of settlements and communities
• Objective: Plan for the present without
damaging the needs of the future
• U&R planning touches everything we do!
3
Economics
STUDY GUIDE –CHAPTER 1-6
,Outline
I. Introduction to the Field of Urban & Regional Planning
II. Comparative Advantage
III. Economic Base Analysis
IV. Bid Rent Curves & Highest and Best Use
V. Urban Growth Patterns
VI. Neighborhood Change
2
, I. Introduction to the Field of
Urban & Regional Planning:
Definition
• Study that guides and ensures the orderly
development of settlements and communities
• Objective: Plan for the present without
damaging the needs of the future
• U&R planning touches everything we do!
3