(= A GOG 325Y & A USP 325Y) Global Urbanism and Culture

Catalog description

This course explores contemporary debates on globalization, global urbanism and culture. It covers a series of themes central to cities, planning and public policy. These include among others: the role of culture in fostering multicultural cities, the relationships between urban sustainability and environmental planning, the geography of culture, the creative class, cultural industries, the arts and culture sector, local economies and place identity, cultural policies and urban regeneration programs, local and regional resilience networks, public space, local heritage, sense of belonging, community development, and global futures. The second half of the semester includes a group project with a presentation to the class. Only one version may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A GLO/A GOG/A USP 225.