| Part I: A tools approach to implementing urban design policy |
| Introduction |
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Why should government get involved in urban design? |
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| A tools approach to government action |
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The five (plus or minus) tools |
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Ownership and operation |
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Regulation |
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Property rights |
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Incentives and disincentives: direct and indirect |
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Information |
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Choosing tools and designing programs |
Paper 1 due |
| Part II: Two case studies in the implementation of urban design policy |
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Downtown planning in San Francisco |
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Field trip to Boston Civic Design Commission meeting |
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Design review |
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In conclusion |
Paper 2 due |
