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MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN
CURRICULUM

 

FIRST YEAR
FALL Semester


ARCH 55705 Forces That Shape Cities 3
Economic, socio-political, and cultural factors that have shaped urban form through history, how they impact our cities today and the challenges they will pose for the future


ARCH 65102 Urban Systems 3
Urban systems in its socio-economic, enviromental and engineering aspects: residential fabric, commercial sector, open spaces network, transportation systems, infrastructures


ARCH 65001 Real Estate & Development 3
Economic, socia, and legal impact of development projects in both public and private sectors


xxxxx elective 2
(at the CUDC or at the Cleveland State University Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs)


Total 11
 
SPRING Semester


ARCH 60703 Urban Design Studio III 6
Comprehensive study and urban design of an urban area or neighborhood with complex redevelopment, environmental and landscape issues


ARCH 60705 Capstone Project Preparation (CAPSTONE PROJECT) 3
Development of a rationale and program for the independent Capstone Design Project with the assistance of an individual advisor, on a topic of choice


ARCH 65632 Urban Ecology 1
Urban habitats and eco-systems: relationships between natural systems and urban design, planning and development


Total 10
 
SECOND YEAR
FALL Semester


ARCH 65101 Community Development Process 1

Socio-cultural and economic processes of community development in neighborhoods and other socio-administrative set-ups, with analysis of leadership strategies. Preparatory to xx995 ST: Community Design Charrette



ARCH 66995 Special Topic: Community Design Charrette 1
Intensive "real world" design workshop in co-operation with a community (normally run over a long-week-end)


ARCH 60704 Urban Design Studio IV (CAPSTONE PROJECT) 9
Independent urban design project with the assistance of an individual advisor, on a topic of choice


Total 11

 


 
 
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