View of Boston during the disassembly of Interstate 93, which was turned into a tunnel as part of the largest construction project in the city's recent history. (Image by Prof. Dennis Frenchman.)
Course Highlights
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, 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.