BSLW 2250 Community Development & the Evolution of Place-Making
What goes into neighborhood transformation? Community Development & the Evolution of Place-Making, immerses students in the multifaceted challenges of community development covering topics such as community mobilization, equity, organizing, sustainable development, and community empowerment. In Community Development & the Evolution of Place-Making, students explore positive social change by engaging with large-scale transformational housing projects. Through lectures, site visits, and case studies, students will see transformational projects and learn from a renowned expert in community transformation. The class emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and involving community members in decision-making to ensure the development initiatives are contextually relevant and sustainable. Community Development & the Evolution of Place-Making is a gateway for students to develop knowledge and further explore community development related to community engagement, public policy, and real estate.
Course overview
- Department
- Business Law and Society
- School
- Boston College
- Credits
- 1
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.20 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.40 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Amy Schectman | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 16 of 23 |