Regenerating Cities : Strategies & Evaluation URBAN5041
Academic Session: 2012-13
School: School of Social and Political Sciences
Credits: 20
Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
Available to Visiting Students: Yes
Course Aims
This course provides an overview of the development, delivery and impact of regeneration strategies. It explores the challenges of achieving effective regeneration in UK cities in the context of global change and competition, while also considering experiences in North American and Europe. It focuses on strategies at the city, regional and area levels, rather than on those for neighbourhoods. The course also provides an introduction to the issues involved in assessing the effectiveness of regeneration.
Timetable
Module will be taught in 1 x 4 day blocks in during Semester .
Assessment
This course will be assessed by means of course work in the form of an essay or practical report, 4,000-5,000 words long.
