New Urban Technologies

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This advanced seminar is organized as a studio investigating the introduction of new technologies into urban places and systems. The course is structured to enable students to work collaboratively with industry professionals seeking to develop new urban solutions. This class requires all students to perform systems analysis, design thinking, and creative problem-solving. Interim exercises emphasize methods of problem definition, documentation, interdisciplinary analysis, and scenario-based analysis. Effective communication skills are developed to support the translation of complex interdisciplinary problems into understandable and actionable measures. A final project requires students to create a defined application that blends technology management and urban planning.