Sustainable Urban Development and Planning
Learn how to create inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities through effective urban planning and development strategies.
Learn how to create inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities through effective urban planning and development strategies.
This comprehensive course explores the challenges and opportunities of urban sustainability. You'll study urban systems, governance, poverty reduction, infrastructure, and resilience while examining real-world case studies from global cities. The course covers crucial aspects of sustainable urban development, from basic services to economic opportunities, environmental protection, and technological innovation.
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What you'll learn
Master urban governance systems and land management principles
Understand poverty reduction strategies and inclusive urban development
Learn about sustainable infrastructure and service delivery
Explore urban resilience and climate adaptation strategies
Analyze economic productivity and inequality in urban contexts
Develop skills in sustainable urban planning and implementation
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines sustainable urban development through multiple lenses. Students learn about urban systems, governance, poverty reduction, infrastructure, and resilience. The curriculum covers critical aspects of city management including public services, economic development, environmental protection, and technological innovation. Case studies from cities worldwide provide practical insights into implementing sustainable urban solutions.
The Urban Opportunity
Module 1
What Makes a City Function
Module 2
How Can We Reduce Urban Poverty and Make Cities Inclusive and Safe
Module 3
Making Cities Productive and Reduce Inequality
Module 4
Improving Human Development in Cities
Module 5
Providing Universal Urban Services and Infrastructure
Module 6
How Can Cities Be Resilient
Module 7
Governing Sustainable Cities
Module 8
Implementing Change
Module 9
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Instructors
19 Courses
Sustainable Development and Economic Policy Pioneer
Jeffrey D. Sachs stands as one of the world's most influential economists and sustainable development experts, currently serving as University Professor at Columbia University and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development. His academic journey began at Harvard University, where he earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, and later served as the Galen L. Stone Professor of International Trade for over twenty years. Throughout his career, Sachs has shaped global policy as Special Advisor to three UN Secretaries-General, advising on both the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals. His expertise spans economic development, global macroeconomics, and poverty alleviation, having worked in more than 125 countries. As Director of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and President of SDG USA, he continues to drive sustainable development initiatives worldwide. His influential works include bestsellers such as "The End of Poverty," "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet," and "The Age of Sustainable Development." His achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the 2015 Blue Planet Prize and the 2022 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, while Time Magazine has twice named him among the world's 100 most influential leaders. Beyond his academic work, he serves as a Commissioner of the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Development and maintains active engagement with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences on sustainable development issues.
5 Courses
Urban Development and Sustainability Expert
Aromar Revi has established himself as a pioneering figure in sustainable urban development as the founding Director of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), India's first prospective National University focused on urbanization. His academic foundation includes degrees from IIT-Delhi and the Law and Management schools of the University of Delhi. With over 35 years of interdisciplinary experience, he has emerged as a global thought leader in sustainable development, public policy, and climate science. His extensive work includes leading 125 major research and consulting assignments, publishing over 95 peer-reviewed publications, and helping structure development investments exceeding $8 billion across multiple countries. As Co-Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), he successfully championed the inclusion of urban development in the UN's 2030 agenda through SDG 11. His expertise in climate science is evidenced by his role as Coordinating Lead Author of the 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. As one of South Asia's leading disaster mitigation experts, he has directed emergency teams for ten major natural disasters affecting over five million people. His influence extends across academia, policy, and practice, having lectured at over 90 universities worldwide and advised numerous governments and international organizations on sustainable
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