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Real Estate and Economic Development
Real Estate and Economic Development
This course will introduce students to the field of urban economic
development in the context of real estate development. Students will explore
the principles of economic development focusing on the role of real estate
developers, companies, community organizations, and government agencies in
the decline and revitalization of neighborhoods, cities, and regions. They
will be exposed to diverse issues involved in economic development with
particular emphasis on practical aspects. Topics to be covered in this
course include opportunity and impact assessments, stakeholder analysis, and
project management. A combination of lectures, site visits, and group
projects will help students to gain an appreciation of the role of real
state in urban economic development, and develop the skills required to lead
and assess development projects.
