Geography 202s - Cities of the Twenty-first Century

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Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

Focusing on the geographical development of global metropolitan regions, this course investigates the socio-spatial processes shaping urban built environments. Specific topics of study include the historical geography of urban location and form, urban land-use patterns; the contemporary restructuring of global cities; problems of suburban sprawl, edge cities, and growth management. The class also explores urban renewal and redevelopment, urban design, public space, and movements for the "New Urbanism" and livablecities. Does not meet a distribution requirement W. Ahmed Prereq. Any 100-level geography, politics, sociology, or anthropology class; 4 credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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