An image of Post Office Square in Boston. (Image courtesy of Francisca Rojas.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Dennis Frenchman
Prof. Francisca Rojas
MIT Course Number
11.301J / 4.252J
As Taught In
Fall 2006
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course examines both the structure of cities and ways they can be changed. Its scope includes historical forces that have produced cities, models of urban analysis, contemporary theories of urban design, and implementation strategies. Core lectures are supplemented by discussion sessions focusing on student work and field trips. Guest speakers present cases involving current projects illustrating the scope and methods of urban design practice.
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