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Welcome to the Web Site of Urban Planning Department

 

 

         

The Department of Urban Planning was established by a royal decree (No. 2061/7/m on 30/2/1404 H.) within the College of Architecture and Planning in 1404 H.  It is one of only four such departments in the whole kingdom. Knowing the chief role of the urban planner in the development of cities and regions and in organizing the process of urbanization in them, the need for graduates that are well qualified in tackling the issues of urban development and in planning the expansion or in the creation of new settlements is high indeed. The department, therefore, aims to meet the needs of the society by providing highly qualified planners that could lead the urban planning processes and ensure a proper and a steady development in that regard. 

 

First Departmental Council Meeting in the New Arch & Planning Building

 

A meeting held at Helsinki University of Technology on 21 April 2008 as part of the international collaboration of the Department of Urban Planning at College of Architecture and Planning – King Saud University.

  

Vision

Our Vision in the Urban Planning and Design Department is to achieve the leading position and excellence in teaching and in scientific research during the next five years in addition to expanding the intake capacity and the programs of the department, and to succeed in implementing the criteria of total quality in the department’s management and in the various academic activities.

 
 

Mission

Our mission is to provide the highest level of urban planning and design education, supply distinguished services to society, and actively participate in developing the profession of urban planning and design, by attracting excellent students , developing academic programs , adopting modern techniques , and expanding the scope of scientific research and consultation.

 
     

Objectives

1-     To teach students the essential scientific principles, analytical abilities, and technical skills needed in the study of national, regional, and local planning issues to upgrade the performance and efficiency of the built environment.

2-     To qualify students to practice the profession of urban planning and design in a very efficient way with both governmental and private sectors.

3-     To Train students to formulate planning policies and programs that fulfill the process of establishing good urban environment that respects the character of desert environments, and the values of Arab and Islamic society.

4-     To develop the various professional skills that are needed for the urban planning and design projects such as the use of computer and techniques of information systems, and for coping with the recent evolution in urban planning and design in both theory and practice.

5-      Participate in supplying the specialized consultations and necessary expertise needed in the organizations that deal with urban planning and design issues.                  

 

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