Public Environment of Cities: Walking Philadelphia (SNF Paideia Program Course)

1 Course Unit

Explore Philadelphia! Its a city of neighborhoods, each one distinct in its own way. In this course we will visit local areas, focusing our attention on the buildings and amenities that enhance urban life. We will observe the role of public spaces in cities - streets, boulevards, parks and squares - and consider their social uses. Following the flaneur tradition of Baudelaire and Benjamin, we will walk the city to experience and understand the myriad environments that comprise it. Spring 1 Course Unit