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Course Info for URST - 403 - 01, Fall 2026
Class number: 2313 Title: Global Studio Department: Urban Studies
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 11 Current enrollment: 9 Available seats: 2
Start date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 End date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: W: 6:30PM-9:00PM, HL - 123 Instructor(s): Goldstein, Shoshana
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences and Global Requirements
Course Description:
In this studio, readings and discussions concentrate on the key issues confronting contemporary urban planning practice. Students will develop a broad, international and comparative perspective on issues such as planning theory, infrastructure, smart cities, zoning and equity, the politics of real estate, or urban policy and law generally. The goal of the studio is hands-on, practical exposure to professional practice in urban planning and development in Connecticut, the US, and around the world. Approximately one hour per week is a remote/virtual weekly discussion with practicing planners and urban developers.