DESIGN IN THE CONTEXT OF MIGRATION

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Global migration trends coupled with rapid urbanization are creating stresses to urban environments in the western world while hampering the progress of Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations for cities in the developing world. This seminar explores the drivers of migration and the resulting inequities faced by migrants due to the loss of cultural and social infrastructure and examines the role that design professionals play in addressing social justice. Students analyze and evaluate existing and new strategies for providing housing and community hubs (e.g., green space, libraries, community spaces that support youths at risk) for migrant populations, employing urban and architectural design solutions to bridge between established communities and refugees and asylum-seekers. (4 credits)