How can we imagine cities differently? Cities do not just naturally exist but are envisioned and formed by people, processes, events, and structures over time. In this course, you will become a part of a classroom community, not only as students, but as political actors who have an important role in shaping urban life. We will be learning how critical urban geographical concepts and research can be practically applied to not only understanding but addressing urban inequities in collaboration with everyday communities advocating for social and environmental justice. Through different class assignments, including one aligned with the specific goals of local community partners in the Twin Cities advocating for racial equity, immigrant rights, education, housing access and food justice, we will explore the challenges and possibilities of community-engaged urban geographical research for social change.
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