Building Cities: Markets and Government

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Overview

Subject area

PAF

Catalog Number

3343

Course Title

Building Cities: Markets and Government

Department(s)

Description

This course introduces the major concepts behind the public regulation of urban land use. The course examines how market forces and the publicsector shape every aspect of urban development, through policies, plans, regulations, and investment. It considers the tension between themarket and government regulation. Students will learn how to analyze a community's land use structure and assess its strengths and weaknesses in order to develop policies that improve public welfare.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

022802

Course Schedule