CityStudio - Applying Classroom Learning to
a Real-World Settings
CityStudio, Grenfell applies experiential learning techniques all the while creating o
pportunities for collaboration with the City of Corner Brook.
Following on the Vancouver model, Grenfell's CityStudio program has actualized the following approaches:
- Students develop projects that are focused on municipal issues;
- Students receive on-campus lectures on urban planning theory and practice, and applied training through studio sessions held at City Hall;
- Projects are presented to city council and city staff on completion;
- Students work in group, and the course follows an experiential learning format with reflections, peer reviews, written assignments, and no exams/midterms
Topics for each CityStudio course are set in collaboration with the City of Corner Brook. Themes for CityStudio GEOG 3350: Community and Regional Planning and Development:
Fall 2016 - Downtown Public Space Animation
Fall 2017 - Sustainable Waterfront Redevelopment
Fall 2018 - Winter Outdoor Recreation Hubs