<p>Lecture, three hours. Examination of theory and practice of community development, organizing, and engagement. Understanding of multiple dimensions of community development (physical, economic, political, social) and how they interact, as well as major debates about community development strategies. Analysis of role of community organizing as empowerment strategy in disadvantaged and marginalized communities, and relationship of community and worker organizing to broader movements for social change. Consideration of various approaches to community participation and engagement, and struggles over power and inclusion within these processes. Examination of relations between community development, organizing, and engagement. Particular attention to race, gender, and class dimensions of these processes, issues of power, and how planner&#39;s role connects with processes. Letter grading.</p>

Urban Planning

At the convergence of social work, urban planning, and policymaking, the school identifies and develops emerging areas of research and teaching, cultivating leaders and change agents who advance solutions to society’s most pressing problems.

Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs

The department trains students to be a professional urban planner who works on the creation and management of the urban environment, including its physical, economic, and social elements.

General Catalog

Community Development, Organizing, and Engagement

URBN PL 283

4 units