Department:

Urban Planning and Territorial Development

Course Leader:

lect.dr.urb Mihai Moțcanu-Dumitrescu

Learning outcomes:

Understanding the urban development in relation with the changing economic paradigms Understanding the logic of organizing production areas and services in relation with the city and the territory Understanding the localization, organization and operation specificities regarding the activity areas in the global economy

Content:

Introduction, field of study, content Classical economy versus the new economy Genesys of the specialized industrial areas – historical background – part I Genesys of the specialized industrial areas – historical background – part II Territorial organization of the industrial production areas between 1900-1950 versus 1960-1990 Territorial organization of the new activity areas between 1960-1990; the transition to neofordism Logistic platforms and poles Industrial parks Science parks, technological and research parks Business parks Retail parks Clusters Final review

Teaching Method:

Interactive lectures, case studies and debates

Assessment:

Assessment during the course activity (individual essay 40%; team work study 40%; participation to debates 20%)