PLAN 415Urban Planning and Development in Transitional China

This course will focus on contemporary urban planning and development in China, especially in the context of the country's economic reform and globalization. Students will learn about the political, social, economic, environmental, and spatial opportunities and challenges facing urban China in transition, including but not limited to rural-urban migration, urban land and housing development, economic transformation, spatial restructuring, urban governance, citizenship and rights, and environmental sustainability. Students will develop/enhance their understanding of international planning and development, and their critical thinking skills, about diverse urban issues in Chinese cities.