CIVE 4303
Urban Systems
A systematic approach to urbanism; Sustainability in urban systems; Urban sprawl; Urban form; Urban theory, Population projections; Zoning; Integration of urban infrastructure components (waste, electricity water, transportation and buildings); Analysis of issues in Canadian urban areas; The future of cities.
Topics
- Canadian urban areas
- future of cities
Course catalogue
2022
Readings
- Textbook: Levy, John M. 2018. Contemporary Urban Planning. 11th Edition. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.
- Official Plan, City of Ottawa, and associated information on planning and zoning (www.ottawa.ca > City Hall > Official Plan)
- Levy, John M. 2018. Contemporary Urban Planning. 11th Edition. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 3800 , or second-year standing in B.A.S. (Urbanism), or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- 2022 Fall Outline CIVE 4303 ↗2022