URBA 705 Political Economy of UrbanizationThis course explores the fundamental socio-economic processes and relationships at work in the development of cities, the urbanization process, and the implications for future urban life. The role of government in influencing and being influenced by urbanization is emphasized, including specific consideration of zoning, historic preservation, design review, and economic incentives. Urban phenomena such as sprawl, inner city revitalization, gentrification, and New Urbanism are included in the discussions.
URBA 709 Urban Design Studio IThis course studies micro- and neighborhood scale within Savannah. Students assess the concerned property, investigate mixed-use prototypes and the importance of place making in an urban setting.
URBA 715 Real Estate Law and Urban DevelopmentThis lecture course address the complexities of real estate law and the tax implications of various types of entities and real estate development approaches. This discussion leads consideration of traditional and innovative arrangements that can be used in the private partnerships, syndications and incorporation of development projects. Regulation of development is explored in depth, including environmental requirements and land use regulations. The historical justification for and development of zoning and planning regulations are considered, and the planning process is examined to determine if the steps in the process and the ways in which the process can and should be influenced by public input. Prerequisite: URBA 705.
URBA 729 Urban Design Studio IIThis course investigates an existing city/town. This may include the inner city, the central business district and fringe or transitional districts. Students analyze residential and mixed-use prototypes, the role of the community and public policy, and the process of developing a program and financial model. Prerequisite: URBA 709.
URBA 739 Economics of Urban and Regional DevelopmentThis lecture course provides an overview of urban and regional economics, including the theories of regional growth and urban development. It also provides a framework for understanding regional economic development and the regional development planning process, with a focus on public/private partnerships and public financing. Prerequisite: URBA 705.
URBA 759 Urban Design Studio IIIThis course investigates the regional scale, of new towns, suburbs, and mega-cities. This studio emphasizes land use, environmental policies and infrastructure needs attendant to urban population growth, sprawl and transportation networks. Prerequisites: ELDS 720, URBA 729.
URBA 769 Urban Design Research SeminarThis course serves as a workshop for hypothesis formulating research, analysis and topic proposal for the urban design thesis. Prerequisite: URBA 759.
URBA 780 Special Topics in Urban DesignThis course provides an opportunity for students to focus on particular issues in the study of urban design . Faculty, course content and prerequisites vary each time the course is offered. The course may include lectures, discussions, or individual projects depending on the nature of the topic.
URBA 791 Urban Design Studio IV: Thesis IThis thesis studio is the first of the two-term sequence for the conceptual and preliminary team effort of an urban design and development (URBA) investigation. The thesis is informed by research and topic development in a thesis preparation seminar. Permission may be granted by the faculty, in unusual circumstances, for a specialized research thesis in urban design and development such as history, law and implementation of urban development. Prerequisites: URBA 759, URBA 769.
URBA 792 Urban Design Studio V: Thesis IIThis thesis studio is the second of the two-term sequence for the development and presentation of an interdisciplinary team design thesis. Upon satisfactory completion of the thesis, the work is documented, formally presented, and archived. Prerequisite: URBA 791.
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