(= A USP 320Y) International Urban Planning

Catalog description

Provides a general introduction to urban planning as it is practiced in various countries around the world, covering both developed and developing countries. Reviews the major challenges to urban planning posed by rapid urbanization, economic growth, and growing socio-economic inequalities. Presents planning case studies of specific cities and the major challenges that they face. Reviews the planning issues and potential solutions associated with downtown growth and revitalization, suburbanization, and the formation of major urban agglomerations. All students are expected to give an oral presentation to the class on a journal article case study that they work on independently. Prerequisite(s): A USP 201 or A GLO/A GOG/A USP 225 or permission of instructor.