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Iberian Urbanism: Spain & Portugal
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May 25 - June 10, 2007 |
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$2160 |
| Summary: |
oin the School of Planning on this exciting trip through Spain’s and Portugal’s centuries-old cities and towns, and learn how these two neighboring countries in southern Europe are preserving their built and cultural heritages while innovatively planning their urban growth challenges and opportunities. |
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BILBAO, MADRID, SALAMANCA MAY 25 - 31
We will visit these three cities to understand how they are using a myriad of planning strategies to revitalize their neighborhoods, preserve local architecture, deal with urban growth pressures and stay competitive in a global economy. In Bilbao, we will visit Frank Gehry’s stunning Guggenheim Museum. In Madrid, we will experience Spanish urbanism and architecture at its best as portrayed by the famous commercial street Gran Vía. In Salamanca, we will visit the Plaza Mayor, one of the finest squares in Spain.
PORTO, AVEIRO, COIMBRA, LISBON JUNE 1 - 10
We will visit several border cities as we enter the country from the Spanish side by bus, only to quickly get to the city of Porto, famous for its Porto wine. The historic district and the river Douro valley are World Heritage sites and landscapes of the UNESCO. Local planners will guide us through the most recent urban and waterfront revitalization projects
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| Eligibility: |
The program is open to undergraduates and graduate students, from ASU, and other Universities, who are interested and committed to learning new contemporary planning practices and processes in European countries. Applications and a $275 non-refundable deposit are due on or before March 23, 2007, or until the program is filled. |
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Students must enroll for 4 credit hours.
PUP 494 ST: Iberian Urbanism and Development Planning (4)
PUP 598 ST: Iberian Urbanism and Development Planning (4)
A student-centered pedagogy will emphasize in situ observation, discussion with practitioners, guest professors and Portuguese students, data collection, group reflection, and integration of theory with hands-on experience. There will be a joint studio workshop with Portuguese students on neighborhood revitalization issues in Lisbon.
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Students will be housed in hotels or university residences to take advantage of local places of interest. |
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The cost of $2,160 (subject to possible change) includes: housing, some meals, local transportation in Spain and Portugal. Not included: ASU tuition and fees for 4 credits, international airfare from Phoenix to Bilbao and from Lisbon back to Phoenix. A limited number of partial scholarships may be available to students in the School of Planning. |
| For More Information Contact: |
Dr. Hemalata Dandekar
Arizona State University
School of Planning
Phone: (480) 965-7167
Email: hema@asu.edu
Dr. Francisco Lara
Arizona State University
School of Planning
Phone: (480) 965-0496
Email: fcolara@asu.edu
Dr. Carlos Balsas
Arizona State University
School of Planning
Phone: (480) 727-7336
Email: carlos.balsas@asu.edu
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