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Semester Urban Design + Related Disciplines: Critical Thinking + Exploration

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Allison Bishins, Entrepreneur + Business Classes
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(83)
In this 8 week course, students will learn about urban design, architecture, land use planning, zoning, transportation planning, transit, environmental issues, climate change, and more.

Class experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Students will learn about the fundamentals of the above disciplines.  Please note this is not a "design a city" project - this is a theory class mixed with exploring past urban design and planning decisions and how they impact equity.
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
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Certificate of completion available to students who generally attend class (or watch the videos), participate in/after class (in whatever format works best for them), and complete a final (ungraded) presentation/essay.
None - just a way to take notes!
This class includes ongoing, frank and factual 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)
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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... 
Group Class

$200

for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-8 learners per class

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