11.301J / 4.252J Introduction to Urban Design and Development, Fall 2005

Frenchman, Dennis M.; Rojas, Francisca M., 1976-

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Frenchman, Dennis M.; Rojas, Francisca M., 1976-

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Introduction to Urban Design and Development

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Abstract

Examines both the structure of cities and ways they can be changed. Includes historical forces that have produced cities, models of urban analysis, contemporary theories of urban design, implementation strategies. Core lectures supplemented by discussion group focusing on student work. Speakers present cases involving current projects illustrating the scope and methods of urban design practice.

Date issued

2005-12

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/39422

Department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Urban Studies and Planning; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture

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11.301J-Fall2005

local: 11.301J

local: 4.252J

local: IMSCP-MD5-34e511a56dd958163d27b3116b2c4dd9

Keywords

cities, Boston, American city, market, social forces, public development, regulation of private development, incentives to encourage good design, plans, proposals, case studies, field trips, Traditional City, the City as a Work of Art, the Efficient City, the Garden City, the Secure City, the Information City, Virtual City, 11.301J, 11.301, 4.252J, 4.252

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