ECO 231 - Urban Redevelopment

Course Units: 1.0

An examination of why the economic fortunes of cities rise and fall, and their importance in economic growth (and sometimes decline) and what can be done to redevelop urban areas and improve their long-term vitality. Varied perspectives are considered and recent revitalization efforts in Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, and the Capital Region are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): ECO 101 CC: SOCS, WAC ISP: AMS