Urban Affairs
Metropolitan College
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Feeding the City: Urban Food
MET UA 527
Examines historical and contemporary issues involved in providing food to cities and metropolitan areas. Tracing the routes that food takes into the city and the major sources of food, the course looks closely at the accessibility of food, especially in poorer urban neighborhoods. Among topics covered are obesogenic neighborhoods, food deserts, gentrification and foodie culture, public school food nutrition, attempts to minimize food waste, and immigrants and ethnic foods in the city. The course also considers recent attempts at food production in cities, including urban agriculture, vertical farming, and craft production of food products. After closely looking at the history and current status of food programs, the course concludes with a consideration of urban food policies. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 30, 2025 Last day to add Monday, July 7, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 7, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, July 24, 2025 Course End Date Friday, August 8, 2025 Location: CDS 262 ... Open SeatsWalter Carroll -
Urban Design and Development
MET UA 613
Considers the role of urban design in the community development process. Examines human behavior, aesthetic foundations of design methods, citizen/client participation, and public policy issues. Students analyze actual community spaces and complete design exercises. 4 cr. Tuition: $3900
Summer 1 (May 19-June 27)
A1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, May 19, 2025 Last day to add Sunday, May 25, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Saturday, May 31, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, June 14, 2025 Course End Date Friday, June 27, 2025 Location: CDS 264 ... Open SeatsAndrew GraceNote start date