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Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

Master urban planning, governance, and regeneration in this comprehensive course on large urban systems.

Master urban planning, governance, and regeneration in this comprehensive course on large urban systems.

Dive into the complexities of managing large urban systems with this comprehensive course from EPFL. Covering the entire urban value chain - planning, governance, and regeneration - you'll gain insights from global experts and real-world case studies. Learn about urban settlement patterns, land-use strategies, and the impact of digitalization on city governance. Explore institutional, financial, and social dimensions of urban management, and understand strategies for urban renewal. This course, derived from the acclaimed IGLUS Executive Master's program, offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, making it ideal for urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of cities.

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Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

This course includes

16 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the evolution in city planning and strategies impacting urban space creation

  • Understand the main challenges of urban governance in its institutional, financial, economic, and social dimensions

  • Assess different strategies for urban renewal

  • Explore the impact of digitalization on city planning and governance

  • Examine case studies of urban management from various global cities

  • Understand the complexities involved in the "production of space" in urban environments

Skills you'll gain

urban planning
city governance
urban regeneration
metropolitan management
smart cities
urban infrastructure
social justice
sustainability

This course includes:

1 Hours PreRecorded video

25 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative governance in large urban systems. It covers three key phases of the urban value chain: planning, governance, and regeneration. Students will analyze the evolution of city planning and related strategies impacting urban space creation. The course delves into the main challenges of urban governance, including institutional, financial, economic, and social dimensions. Participants will assess different strategies for urban renewal and gain insights from concrete case studies and lecturers from around the world. The curriculum draws from the Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems (IGLUS) Executive Master's program at EPFL, providing a rich, multidisciplinary perspective on urban management and development.

Preamble

Module 1 · 55 Minutes to complete

Designing cities

Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete

Governing cities - Part 1

Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete

Governing cities - Part 2

Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete

Regenerating cities

Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete

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Instructor

Matthias Finger
Matthias Finger

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85,306 Students

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Expert in Network Industries and Infrastructure Management

Prof. Matthias Finger has served as a Professor of Management of Network Industries at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) since 2002. He also directs the Transport Area at the Florence School of Regulation, part of the European University Institute, since 2010. With a PhD in Political Science from the University of Geneva, Finger has held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including Syracuse University and Columbia University. His research focuses on the liberalization, re-regulation, and governance of infrastructures across transport, energy, and communications sectors. Additionally, he is actively involved with regulatory authorities for Swiss railways and electricity

Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

This course includes

16 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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