Urban Lab

Catalog description

At the core of Urban Studies is learning in action. The Urban Lab will provide students with both a critical learning experience through site visits, in-class discussion, meetings with key urban policy analysts, public officials, and non-profit leaders. It will provide students with the opportunity to conduct policy-relevant research on urban themes. It seeks to provide students with skills that will help them when they seek post-graduation employment. Over the course of a semester, students work to address challenges and solve problems confronting cities today. Students will engage in readings and discussions about a key issue. Specific topics vary.