RGPL 103 - Global Cities: Issues Plan/Dev

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

Regional Planning

Description:

An introduction to the concepts of cities, world cities, mega-cities, and global cities, and how forces of globalization are shaping contemporary cities in the developed and developing world. Discusses various theories and case studies of global city formation, the urbanization processes and patterns, the growth and development of mega and global cities, and their consequences on physical, economic, social, cultural, and environmental changes and sustainability. Examines critical challenges and issues, such as immigration, poverty, slums, mobility, infrastructure, and climate risks that are relevant for planning are analyzed, and emerging and innovative planning policies and solutions to address these challenges.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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