Environmental Design and Planning

Overview

Engage in the creation of beautiful, resilient, more sustainable communities with this honours undergraduate design and planning degree

The Environmental Design and Planning program of Fanshawe College  connects design thinking to learning and doing through case studies and community-based projects. In conjunction with co-op work semesters, you prepare for a rewarding career locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. 

This four-year, honours degree combines the theory, knowledge and techniques of landscape architecture, urban design and planning with training in geographic information systems and computer-aided design. Become proficient in the application of industry-standard digital technologies and cutting-edge design and communication methods to real world problem-solving and presentation of ideas.

Work on case studies and community-based projects with sustainability in mind. Through this environmental design program, you may participate in four co-operative work placements, applying your academic and experiential knowledge and skills to community projects. A capstone project culminates the degree. It requires you to demonstrate proficiency in problem identification, analysis, conceptualization and communication of your design-thinking and solutions.

Graduation qualifies you for private sector employment with planning and GIS consultants, landscape architects and developers; or in the public sector, with municipalities, conservation authorities and provincial ministries. The degree also prepares you for graduate academic programs.