UPL511 URBAN POLICY PLANNING STUDIO II

Course Code:8110511
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:10.0
Department:Urban Policy Planning and Local Governments
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN TARIK ŞENGÜL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

Formulation of multi-dimensional policy designs for the solution of selected urban problems, means whereby interventions can be made on legal, administrative, financial and economic variables and development of tools that can contribute to the formation of urban space.

Formulation of multi-dimensional policy designs for the solution of selected urban problems; means whereby interventions can be made on legal, administrative, financial and economic variables and development of tools that can contribute to the formation of urban space.


Course Content

Formulation of multi-dimensional policy designs for the solution of selected urban problems; means whereby interventions can be made on legal, administrative, financial and economic variables and development of tools that can contribute to the formation of urban space.


Course Learning Outcomes

The studio aims to strengthen the link between theory and practice of urban management and policy making. By doing this; it challenges the pragmatic approaches which have traditionally dominated the urban policy processes. The studio is focused on the following issues in the previous years: Urban Poverty, Participation in Local Governments, Local Government Finance, Strategic Planning in Local Governments, Provincial Development Plans, Health in Urban Areas, etc.