Course Summary
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of how to build and maintain sustainable cities, covering topics such as urban planning, transportation, energy, and more.Key Learning Points
- Learn about sustainable urban development and design principles
- Explore innovative transportation solutions for cities
- Understand energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in urban environments
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $77,000
- India: ₹1,600,000
- Spain: €42,000
- USA: $77,000
- India: ₹1,600,000
- Spain: €42,000
- USA: $65,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $77,000
- India: ₹1,600,000
- Spain: €42,000
- USA: $65,000
- India: ₹1,200,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €40,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainable urban development
- Learn how to apply sustainable design principles to urban planning
- Gain knowledge on innovative transportation solutions for cities
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of urban planning and design
- Familiarity with sustainable practices
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities
- Sustainable Urban Development
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
How can we shape our urban development towards sustainable and prosperous futures?
Knowledge
- Increased knowledge on sustainable cities.
- Improved critical thinking on the opportunities and challenges for sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy.
- Deeper understanding of the relationship between urbanization, decarbonisation and sustainability.
- Expanded ability to use systems thinking to assess sustainable cities.
Outline
- Urban Transformation
- About the course
- Sustainable Urban Transformation
- Sustainable Cities
- ICLEI Green Climate Cities – an introduction
- ICLEI Green Climate Cities – development strategy
- WWF Housing
- The Urban Green – Part 1
- Course syllabus
- Grading
- Readings Module 1
- About the team
- Module 1
- Urban Infrastructure
- Infrastructure and Planning
- Cities, Nature and Innovation – an introduction
- Cities, Nature and Innovation – international overview
- WWF Transport
- The Urban Green - Part 2
- Readings Module 2
- Green Urban Initiative: Example Submissions
- Module 2
- Urban Experimentation
- Climate Governance and Urban Experiments
- Governance of Urban Sustainability Transitions – an introduction
- Governance of Urban Sustainability Transitions – discussions themes
- WWF Positive
- The Urban Green - Part 3
- Readings Module 3
- Module 3
- Urban Lifestyles
- Sustainable Urban Lifestyles
- Sharing Economy and Cities – an introduction
- Sharing Economy and Cities – key topics
- WWF Consumption
- The Green Urban - Part 4
- Readings Module 4
- Module 4
- Urban Visions
- Visioning Cities for the Future
- WWF and Sustainable Cities
- Smart and Sustainable Cities – an introduction
- Smart and Sustainable Cities – future possibilities
- WWF Food
- The Green Urban - Part 5
- Readings Module 5
- Module 5
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to make our cities more sustainable with this Coursera course. Students rave about the quality of the content and the expertise of the instructors. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical applications of the course material.Pros from User Reviews
- High-quality content
- Expert instructors
- Practical applications of course material
- Clear and concise explanations
- Engaging assignments
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the workload to be heavy
- Not enough focus on certain topics
- Limited interaction with instructors and other students
- Occasional technical issues with the platform
- Not suitable for those without a background in urban planning or related fields
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