This course teaches students how to analyze the physical characteristics of a property including the site and area physical, legal, political, economic and financial facts that impact the highest and best use of a property and what can be built upon the property. Students learn the planning and design process, its role in decision making and how developers should use the process to seek opportunity, reduce risk and achieve expected outcomes. The course teaches how to organize and manage a planning and design team for efficiency, problem solving and innovation.