Course Details

A city is the setting for dynamic processes—forces both internal and external impacting its health, causing people to move in and out, from a city's birth through booms to busts, and rebirths. Each city’s history is the result of a particular combination of local, regional, national and global, social, political and economic forces. Never a finished product, the city continually presents new challenges. In every city its residents, civic institutions, private sector and local government respond to their challenges differently; in ways defined by that city’s history, culture, and institutional capacities. This 2-day class, taught by a local expert, takes an in-depth look at our host city and the broad range of issues it faces. On the first day, the class will tour the city for a first-hand look at the impacts of these complex dynamics at the neighborhood level and across the city as a whole. On the second day, we’ll work in small groups analyzing the local dynamics and drawing lessons to reinforce our work back home.

The first day of class is a day-long tour of the city for multiple site visits, and will require from moderate to extensive walking. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. And bring money for lunch.

Community and Neighborhood Revitalization Professional Certificate Program: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS COURSE

Other courses that may interest you:

• NR118 Working with Tenants and Small Landlords to Revitalize the Neighborhood
• NR121 Measuring the Impacts of Your Revitalization Work
• NR150 Understanding Your Community, Analyzing Your Market
• NR200 Building the Effective Revitalization Organization
• NR275 Selling a House and Promoting the Neighborhood

Course Length: 2 Days

Tuition: $770.0

Course counts toward a professional certificate (PCP): Yes