Economic development is the study and practice of creating public policy that stimulates economic production, industrialization, and job creation in a region. Decisions related to land use, transportation, and infrastructure can shape the course of a region’s economic future.
All Economic Development Courses
Urban Agriculture
Urban farming is becoming more popular around the state of California, taking many forms along the way, as documented in this film produced by experts from the University of California and the Cal State University system in cooperation with local organizations.
The Human Scale
The Human Scale juxtaposes the urban experiences of cities across the World to raise questions about the costs of modernity and to argue in favor of city planning that reclaims the public realm for social life. This new approach to planning is measured by walking distances, social interactions, and social inclusion, rather than vehicle speeds and parking spaces.