The Once and Future City

Examines the evolving structure of cities, the dynamic processes that shape them, and the significance of a city’s history for its future development. Develops the ability to read urban form as an interplay of natural processes and human purposes over time. Field assignments in Boston provide the opportunity to use, develop, and refine these concepts.


4.211/11.016: 12 units, spring semester


Fulfills HASS-H GIR


Fulfills CI-H GIR




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