GOVT 308: Comparative Urban Politics

This seminar examines how cities have become global policy leaders, addressing challenges like housing, energy, waste, and public safety. We’ll analyze differences across city sizes and regions, explore global urban networks, and consider how cities innovate beyond national politics. Local fieldwork in Middletown will ground our discussions in real-world context.

Student Research Presentations

University Gentrification Impact in Philadelphia – Efi Miller (FA23)
Urban Revitalization and Gentrification – Olivia Bowers (FA23)
Chinese Urban Villages – ? (FA23)
Racial and Economic Equity in DC Charter Schools – Emmett Zamore (FA23)
Balancing Economic Development and Ecology in Cairns Australia – ? (FA23)