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273.1 sec. 001 - Land Use Law (Spring 2025)

Instructor: Eric Gustav Biber  (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
Instructor: Letitia Moore  
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person

Meeting:

M 3:35 PM - 6:15 PM
Location: Law 130
From January 13, 2025
To April 29, 2025

Course Start: January 13, 2025
Course End: April 29, 2025
Class Number: 33003

Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 39
As of: 11/12 11:35 AM


This course explores both doctrinal and policy aspects of contemporary land use law. Doctrinal topics include land use planning and zoning, subdivision controls, vested property rights, development agreements, environmental review, regulatory takings and exactions. Policy topics include the impacts of land use regulation on residential exclusion and segregation, the cost of housing, and climate change. The course will be of interest to students interested in environmental law, housing affordability, segregation, local government, and real estate.

Exam Notes: (F) In-class final exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 4 hours
Course Category: Environmental and Energy Law
This course is listed in the following sub-categories:
Social Justice and Public Interest

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Books:
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  • Land Use Controls: Cases and Materials
    Robert C. Ellickson, Vicki L. Been, Roderick M. Hills, Christopher Serkin
    Publisher: Aspen Publishing
    ISBN: 9781454897934
    e-Book Available: unknown
    Price: To Be Determined

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