Economics of Housing Markets. Analysis of residential supply and demand and the impact of government policies on urban housing conditions. Examines federal and local tax policies, rental housing and homeownership assistance programs, regulation of mortgage institutions, and community investment. Planning Problems Workshop. Applicaton of planning skills to problems experienced by selected neighborhoods.
Students work in teams to develop solutions.
Juried presentation required. Enhancing CBDs Through Business Improvement Districts. Overview of the role of special districts in revitalizing downtown through safety and hospitality, sanitation, marketing, and capital improvement programs. Employs case studies from North America, Australia, and Europe. Exploration of approaches for integrating public art programs with physical planning.