This course traces the historical development of town planning, examining the evolution of urban forms, planning principles, and city-building practices from ancient civilizations to the postmodern era. Students will explore how social, political, economic, and environmental factors have shaped urban settlements over time through a thematic and chronological approach.
Key topics include the typologies and morphologies of historic cities, models of the ?ideal? city, and the shifting paradigms of urban design and governance. The course emphasizes transhistorical continuities and transformations in town planning, offering a critical perspective on how past planning practices inform contemporary urban challenges.