ARC 6397

Introduction to Urban Design Theory, Methods & Processes

Introduction to the concepts, methods, and manifestations of urban design and city-building. Focus on both traditional city and modern city conditions. Student will gain a basic understanding of the design structure, order, function and character of cities and towns and assess various qualitative aspects of these conditions. Relationships between processes of architecture, landscape architecture, site planning, preservation and other relevant acts of city-building will be considered as referential points-of view in assessing certain complexities of urban morphology.

Units: 3.0