What does this research mean for the field?

A blended teaching model that integrates university coursework with community engagement and outreach education provides an effective approach for land use planning education. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The article aims to explore a blended educational model for land use planning that combines university coursework and community interaction.

May 28, 2026

Blended Teaching: Land Use Planning Education in Wisconsin and Lessons Learned

Key Points

The article aims to explore a blended educational model for land use planning that combines university coursework and community interaction.
Development of the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) by the University of Wisconsin and Cooperative Extension in 2000.
Implementation of team-based education that integrates traditional coursework with community workshops.
Engagement of university students in regional zoning board and plan commission workshops to link theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Increased understanding among students regarding the application of land use planning tools in real-world scenarios.
Enhanced decision-making skills for Extension clientele regarding community land use issues.

Abstract

This article focuses on a new university/Extension approach for land use planning education that blends coursework with community engagement. The College of Natural Resources at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and Cooperative Extension established the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) in 2000. CLUE's model for land use education focuses on a team-based approach that integrates university and outreach education. Regional zoning board and plan commission workshops are opportunities for teaching university students about the realities of implementing land use tools while educating Extension clientele about how to make informed decisions for their communities.

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