BSLW2207 · Business Law

Urban Design for Complexity and Sustainability

Carroll School of Management

The course explores the changing demands on urban environments in the twenty-first century and the newest policies, technologies, and design approaches that are being developed to address them. Topics will include analyses of the factors that shape the physical form of cities, including zoning and regulatory contexts, real estate development patterns, transportation infrastructure, environmental challenges, and aesthetics. The material will be introduced as case studies and surveys, with presentations by design professionals, city officials, and real estate developers. Students will gain literacy in zoning, real estate metrics, planning, and issues related to architectural design and large scale urban design. The semester will conclude with a final project synthesizing many of the topics covered.