21H.234J / 11.339J / 11.026J 2005春季课程：商业区(Downtown, Spring 2005)
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纽约市，全世界最有活力的商业区之一。（图片来源：Keith McCluskey, © opifice.com。）
New York City, one of the world's most vibrant examples of downtown. (Image courtesy of Keith McCluskey, © opifice.com.)
New York City, one of the world's most vibrant examples of downtown. (Image courtesy of Keith McCluskey, © opifice.com.)
课程重点
本课程包括课堂上整套的相关阅读材料，以及在 作业部分中有两篇最好的学生报告。
This course features a full set of readings from the class, and two of the best student papers in the assignments section.
This course features a full set of readings from the class, and two of the best student papers in the assignments section.
课程描述
本课程聚焦于19世纪末到20世纪末美国城市的商业区。重点放在商业区的构想、位置和趣味；商业区变化的特性；及重建商业区之新近的尝试。研究的主题包括地下铁、摩天楼、高速公路、都市复兴和购物中心。本课程的重点是阅读、讨论和个人研究专题。
This seminar focuses on downtowns in U.S. cities from the late nineteenth century to the late twentieth century. Emphasis will be placed on downtown as an idea, place, and cluster of interests; on the changing character of downtown; and on recent efforts to rebuild it. Subjects to be considered will include subways, skyscrapers, highways, urban renewal, and retail centers. The focus will be on readings, discussions, and individual research projects.
This seminar focuses on downtowns in U.S. cities from the late nineteenth century to the late twentieth century. Emphasis will be placed on downtown as an idea, place, and cluster of interests; on the changing character of downtown; and on recent efforts to rebuild it. Subjects to be considered will include subways, skyscrapers, highways, urban renewal, and retail centers. The focus will be on readings, discussions, and individual research projects.
