URP 411 - Reimagining Legacy Cities

(Formerly RPL 411). URP 111 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, at least junior standing. (3).

A solutions-driven approach to problems facing legacy cities such as Flint. How to do urban planning when faced with serious challenges like poverty, crime, vacant properties, and decreased tax revenues that often stem from population decline. Cities, neighborhoods and/or sites are reimagined using 3D modeling software. Discussion and project-focused course with required field trips. Graded ABCDE.