Intro to Urban Studies
With TA Emilia
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A Look Into My Favorite Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Series
A Look Into My Favorite Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Series
This series offers a look into just how "common" urban studies can be in conversation! Anyone that talks about their neighborhood and changes being made to it is engaging in urban studies! Challenge yourself to see both the positives and negatives of how Dean portrays these neighborhoods! Bias rears it's head often in our content, especially in ethnographic work that deals with telling the stories of communities.
There is mention of the New Granada Theater in the Hill District Video. Click the title above to view the comprehensive plan for the renovation of this theater which will become Pitt's new Hill District Community Engagement Center. I encourage you to volunteer at Pitt's CEC's in either the Hill, Homewood, or Hazelwood neighborhood.
Review the Oakland Plan that was adopted by the city of Pittsburgh in 2022.
Along with Pittsburgh's Active Planning Projects
Familiarize Yourself With Upcoming Planning Meetings To Attend
Familiarize Yourself With Upcoming Planning Meetings To Attend
Explore the resources Pittsburgh provides for it's population. You'll find zoning maps, transit updates, planning board members, etc.
Oakland Planning and Development Corporation
Check out their website to see how the Oakland community keeps residents informed about their neighborhood.
Some Videos to Introduce You to Urban Studies!
Some Videos to Introduce You to Urban Studies!
Planning Career Overview
Planning Career Overview
Opinion Pieces on Planning
Opinion Pieces on Planning
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Check out some tools to help you explore the multifaceted major of urban studies!
Check out some tools to help you explore the multifaceted major of urban studies!
Inequitable Access to Green Spaces in the City
Inequitable Access to Green Spaces in the City
Familiarize yourself with the term “biophilic” on their website and check out more films on biophilia!
Familiarize yourself with the term “biophilic” on their website and check out more films on biophilia!
Feel free to email me at EJM163@pitt.edu with any questions!
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