Analytic Methods of Urban Planning: Qualitative [Module 2]

Harvard GSD

How can planners develop a deep, systematic understanding of communities and places? This module explores the critical role of qualitative research in both planning practice and scholarship. Students will investigate how qualitative methods answer complex “why” and “how” questions, uncover different perspectives and lived experiences, illuminate local values, and help interpret unique, complex, and nuanced situations.Emphasizing hands-on learning, the course guides students through the…