URST 069: The Politics of Public Space

← 2024-25 2025-26

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; individual study, 3 hours

Catalog page 646

Prerequisites: none

Description: Introduces theories and history of public space in modern cities. Topics include public space during the Industrial Revolution; modern planning and urban renewal; political uses of public space including demonstrations and occupations; privatization and policing of public spaces; and changing concepts of public and private space in contemporary society.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with MCS 069.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: MCS 069 / URST 069
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 50/75 50/75
2024-25 17/84 17/84
2022-23 75/38 75/38
2020-21 77/84 77/84