Field Studies in Real Estate, Urban Planning and Design

Field Studies in Real Estate, Urban Planning and Design: Developing Cambridge Crest overlooking downtown Kansas City, and Reconnecting Freeway-divided Chicago neighborhoods 

This course provides students with an understanding of the dynamics and complexities of real world development that create contemporary urban physical environments. The course emphasizes the integration of urban planning, urban design and development aspects of projects that respond to realistic market demand, political, financial, regulatory, and stakeholder constraints. It is designed for urban planners, designers, and real estate students to broaden their understanding of solving complex urban and economic development problems, as well as to improve their skills in master planning, design, financial, and ESG impact analysis.

Note regarding the Fall 2025 GSD academic calendar: The first day of classes, Tuesday, September 2nd, is held as a MONDAY schedule at the GSD. Courses that meet only on Tuesdays will meet for the first time on September 9th. Courses meet regularly otherwise. Please refer to the GSD academic calendar for additional details.