Architecture 400 introduces the student to the evolution of the City. The City is an artifact that embodies the collective memory. It was, is and will continue to be shaped by societal factors be they social, cultural, political, and/or economic. Unlike a single work of architecture that expresses a moment in time embodying the values and the aspirations of an individual or a small team of designers, the City reflects the passage of time and the contribution of a people, and its leaders.