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Course Info for PBPL - 803 - 01, Fall 2024
Class number: 2715 Title: Global Studio Department: Public Policy & Law
Career: Graduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 4 Current enrollment: 0 Available seats: 4
Start date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 End date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: W: 6:30PM-9:00PM, 70VS - SEM Instructor(s): Myers, Garth
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.