ARTS 2207 Urban Design: Introduction to Contempary Design

The course explores the changing demands on urban environments in the twenty-first century and the latest policies, technologies, and design approaches being developed to address them. Topics will include analyses of the factors that shape cities' physical form, 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.

Course overview

Department
Studio Art
School
CSOM
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Open to Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Environmental Studies: Concentration — Climate Change and Societal Adaptation: Two Upper-Level Social Sciences or Humanities Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Environmental Studies: Concentration — Food and Water Sustainability: One Humanities Course (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Studio Art with Architectural Studies: Four electives (2000 or 3000 level, at least one at 3000 level) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Instructors

  • Matthew Littell
    Fall 2026

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Matthew Littell · Stokes Hall 117S W 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered