LAS505 Urban Policy Development

A historical overview and analysis of urban development policies including community-based strategies, transportation and housing, location and planning initiatives, and cultural forms of urban regeneration. This course enables students to develop a set of conceptual and practical tools to understand and evaluate a variety of urban development initiatives within distinct historical, economic, political and sociological frameworks. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites for graduate credit. For undergraduate credit, senior standing with at least six prior social science courses, or department approval. 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours