GENTRIFICATION AND URBAN RESTRUCTURING

URBRPL 512

Course Description

An intensive analysis of the process of gentrification through its historical and spatial development within moments of post-fordist urban restructuring in the United States. Highlights urban theory and methodological questions important to the study of gentrification that are relevant to the fields of urban planning, geography and sociology. Case study investigation of particular locations will provide examples to test the applicability of the various analytical frameworks presented in the class.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

3.96

8.2% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

4.49% from Historical

A Rate

92.31%

34.13% from Historical

Class Size

39.78% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Revel SIMS

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4.6

Rating

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