PLCR 510 - City Bldg & Public Policy

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PLCR - Center Soc & Pub Policy

Description:

This course examines the development of the American city and the impact of the absence of public policy on the creation of the urban form. It studies the attempts by the presidential administrations to develop a national urban policy. Finally, it analyzes the impact of governmental actions such as the Highway Act, FHA lending practices and investment taxation policies on recent developments in cities such as Pittsburgh, Chicago, Houston, and Miami.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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