The development of towns, cities, and urban regions. An examination of the urbanization process; the historical development of cities and systems of cities; the internal spatial interrelationships of urban functions and systems. Architecture and architectural history are examined as they relate to various periods of urban growth in various culture regions (e.g. Europe). The course emphasizes an examination of the historical evolution of cities from around the world, general concepts of urban planning, architectural history, cross-cultural comparisons of cities, and the human consequences of urbanization. The first third of the course focuses on urban development in Europe; the second third on the U.S. The last third of focuses on urban development in developing countries. Open to juniors and seniors only, or by permission of instructor. S.

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