ARCH 241 - Community Dynamics

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Designed to build upon the investigations of Arch 121, Community Building, Building Community, this course explores the political, economic, and social dynamics of place. The place in question is most often the urban laboratory of St. Louis. The first investigation is into metropolitan political system dynamics, especially as they relate to fundamentals of governance, land use, environmental law, and other regulatory policies. Next, the class analyzes economic theories and results, specifically the history and evolution of the free market as well as contemporary real-estate dynamics. The final inquiry is an examination of the American social landscape and, in particular, the tensions and opportunities inherent within the built environment. The course is structured around directed readings, guest lectures by community leaders, and direct engagement in a community that is determined by the class. The culmination of the semester is a critical understanding of a single St. Louis community, substantiated with thorough research and detailed morphological mapping.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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