ARC 544
American City Planning History
Section: 001

Course Description

An examination of the history of American cities, their founding, plans, and development with emphasis on the colonial era to the late 19th century. Broad study of the larger historical trends in city planning balanced by readings focused on major cities (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles) and smaller ones (Savannah, New Orleans). Major issues include street patterns, parks,and public buildings and spaces; and the roles of government and private citizen groups. Restricted to graduate students in the MArch, seniors in the BArch, and seniors in the BEDA programs; or by permission of theinstructor.

Fall 2024

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Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
00100 111 Lampe Drive
Class Days:
T
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
4:15pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
R: 12ARC Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students, BARC, MARC, 12EDAB, 12AASMR

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