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Self Paced Urban Design, Architecture + Land Use: Critical Thinking + Equity
Allison Bishins, Entrepreneur + Business Classes
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(83)
This self paced class includes videos, prompts, and projects to explore urban design, architecture, land use, and related disciplines with a focus on equity.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this exploratory, critical thinking-focused semester class, learners will explore the concepts of urban design and related disciplines. We'll dive into the difference, similarities and overlaps of urban design and its related disciplines, including: - Land use planning - Transportation planning and Safe Streets - Architecture and building design - Public space planning - Community health and wellbeing - Climate change and environmental health - Economics and the legacy of...
20 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is Urban Design? Who practices it, and what is it for?Urban Design Lesson 1Lesson 2Urban Design ThemesUrban Design Lesson 2Lesson 3Urban Design Concepts/VocabularyUrban Design Lesson 3Lesson 4Urban Design HomeworkUrban Design Lesson 4Week 2Lesson 5The main question Urban Planning asks is: where do people live, work, play?Urban Planning Lesson 1Lesson 6Urban Planning Concepts and VocabularyUrban Planning Lesson 2Lesson 7Urban Planning HomeworkUrban Planning Lesson 3Week 3Lesson 8Why does Architecture matter? Can we just build everything as a windowless box?Architecture Lesson 1Lesson 9Architecture HomeworkArchitecture Lesson 2Week 4Lesson 10What is Transportation Planning? What is the impact of focusing on cars?Transportation Planning Lesson 1Lesson 11Transportation Planning Concepts + VocabularyTransportation Planning Lesson 2Lesson 12Transportation Planning HomeworkTransportation Planning Lesson 3Week 5Lesson 13What is Public Space Planning? Why should we plant trees?Public Space Lesson 1Lesson 14Public Space Planning HomeworkPublic Space Lesson 2Week 6Lesson 15What does the environment and climate change have to do with land use?Environment Lesson 1Lesson 16Environment HomeworkEnvironment Lesson 2Week 7Lesson 17How equity ties into all of these topics (e.g. Redlining and race)Equity Lesson 1Lesson 18Equity HomeworkEquity Lesson 2Week 8Lesson 19Economics and related disciplinesEconomics Lesson 1Lesson 20Student presentations on equity in urban issuesFinal Presentation Instructions
I have a Master's Degree from the London School of Economics in City Design and Social Science (what they call "Urban Design" in the UK) and a BA in Political Science and Social Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill. I also have 3 years of experience as an urban/land use planner, and 20+ years of experience in urban/environmental community issues. I am an Outschool ACE educator and frequently take continuing education trainings on diversity, equity, LGBTQ issues, and more.
Homework Offered
Homework will be reviewed but not assessed, though feedback will be provided.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
A completion certificate is available if the learner submits a final presentation that covers the required topics (in any format they wish.)Grades Offered
Certificate of completion available to students who submit homework assignments (which are not assessed, but feedback is provided) and submit a final (ungraded) presentation/essay.
Homework and final presentation can be submitted in whatever format (essay, voice note, drawing, pre-recorded presentation) that best suits the learner.
None required, but I recommend note-taking materials and access to the internet for homework and final presentation ( both are optional unless you want a completion certificate)
This class includes frank and factual videos and discussions on the history and current status of the urban design and planning world including race and racism, equality and equity, and environmental issues (including intersectional environmentalism).
Class may reference scientific studies on topics related to class, pulled from reputable new sources. Beyond that, this class uses my experience and education as well as Powerpoint presentations containing images (e.g. of different types of street grids) to spark discussions on the listed topics.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(83)
My "by request" classes are available - use the auto scheduling or send a message! I'm a small business consultant, social media marketing teacher, and sustainability advocate! I've owned several small businesses for over 12 years, and I've been...
Self-Paced Class
$18
weekly or $140 for all content20 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 9 learners
Ages: 12-18
