School of Planning

Is it a city's "skeleton" or its "soul"? Today, we’re settling the debate between Urban Planning and Urban Design by looking at a massive waterfront transformation—from a decaying industrial site to a vibrant public space.

In this video, we cover:

The fundamental differences in scale and policy.

How Urban Planning sets the "rules" for the waterfront.

How Urban Design creates the "experience" for the people.

Which career path fits your skills best.

watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/48njMPszu8w?si=Bcn2tfUIeV-shDa6

Is it possible to design your way out of a drug war? Once the most dangerous city on Earth, Medellín, Colombia, has become a global case study for Social Urbanism. By putting the "best for the poorest," the city used architecture and infrastructure to break the cycle of violence.

In this video, we explore:

The Fajardo Era: How leadership turned integrated public policy into physical reality.

Metrocables & Library Parks: Why transportation and education are the ultimate weapons against isolation.

Socio-Spatial Inclusion: The radical idea that high-quality design is a human right, not a luxury.

The Reality Check: Do these landmarks solve systemic conflict, or just mask it?

Discover how Medellín used urban design to heal a fractured society.

Is "Sustainability" just a cover for modern-day displacement? Isabelle Anguelovski exposes the phenomenon of Green Gentrification, where new parks and "eco-friendly" developments become tools for driving up property values and pushing out marginalized communities.

In this video, we dive deep into:

Sustainability Branding: How city leaders use "green" labels to attract elite investment.

Environmental Privilege: Why the benefits of urban renaturing aren't universal.

The Green Divide: The gap between climate-resilient infrastructure and social justice.

Solutions for Equity: How rent control, community land trusts, and inclusionary zoning can save our neighborhoods.

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Green Gentrification: The Dark Side of Urban Sustainability part 11

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