The course explores key issues and debates in the field of urban studies. It is organised in two sections, which develop in parallel. The first ("encyclopedic") section analyses some key concepts which are crucial for a deep understanding of contemporary cities (e.g. diversity, conflicts, neoliberalism, right to the city, gentrification, urban governance, urban geopolitics). The second ("monographic") section critically investigates different types of self-organization in the residential field (e.g. gated communities, cohousing, squatting, housing self-construction, informal settlements).
- Teacher: Francesco Chiodelli