URB 2023/W Design of Cities

3 Credits

This course helps students examine cities from different perspectives, and to understand the design principles that create effective city spaces and how the city is a dynamic force, always changing through the impact of individuals and organizations. The class focuses on the role of historical, physical and social context in making sense of cities and how city problems can be identified, presented to others and addressed in various ways (through psychological and sociological studies, literature, art, etc.). Students complete a team-based project that involves the study of an innovative development project within the city and how it relates to its physical and social context.

Prerequisite(s): EW 1013 , EW 1023 or EN 1203H .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.