MAIS 654 - Urban Development

Unit(s): 2

In this skills course students travel to Jakarta, Indonesia in order to observe the second largest metropolitan area in the world first-hand and analyze the challenges of urban development from the point of view of stakeholders on site. The course introduces students to dynamics and challenges of urban development in the Global South while training them in the techniques of urban planners, regional and national governments, developers, foundations and others who seek to promote sustainable development in one of the world’s fastest growing cities. Four urban sub-themes are explored: Traditional Areas (kampungs and marketplaces), Modern Commercial Areas (Central Business District), New Towns/Gated Communities, and State-controlled Public Areas/Tourist Zones.

College of Arts and Sciences