Geog 432 Urban Landscapes
Analysis of the contemporary built environment of metropolitan areas; social, cultural, political, and economic forces that have given cities their form and image; historical processes of urban development; and messages and meanings of our surroundings. Focuses on common urban landscapes as well as designed spaces. In individual and group projects, students analyze the interrelationships of land use, residential density, street patterns, homes and yards, and open spaces in the Portland metropolitan area. Expected preparation: Geog 332.
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for graduate-level credit as
Geog 532 and may be taken only once for credit.