ARH 195-01 - Making Space for Community: experiencing the built environment of Grinnell

4 credits (Fall)

This course will explore the role of the built environment in fostering a sense of community with a particular focus on the city of Grinnell. We will study the history of specific buildings and sites, experiencing their spaces and talking with community members about what these places mean to them. The class will culminate with a research project, incorporating deep mapping, in which you will design or reimagine a space for community in Grinnell.

Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Crites