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Sustainable Urban Development: Engineering Tomorrow's Cities

Master strategies for building resilient, sustainable cities that tackle rapid urbanization challenges while enhancing quality of life for future generations.

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₹ 11,804

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7 Weeks

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Explore the critical role of cities in resolving global urbanization and sustainability challenges in this comprehensive 7-week course. Discover how metropolitan regions, despite occupying less than 3% of Earth's surface, significantly impact global emissions and urban living. Gain insights into holistic, systemic approaches to urban planning, design, and policy-making. Learn to analyze urban challenges, propose innovative solutions, and critically engage in sustainable cities debates. This course offers a unique matrix format allowing you to explore specific metropolitan challenges or themes, making it ideal for urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in creating sustainable urban environments.

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Arjan van Timmeren

Arjan van Timmeren

Huub H.M. Rijnaarts

Huub H.M. Rijnaarts

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Arjan van Timmeren

Arjan van Timmeren

Huub H.M. Rijnaarts

Huub H.M. Rijnaarts

What you'll learn

  • Identify the most relevant challenges facing metropolitan regions

  • Develop responses to urban sustainability challenges

  • Analyze examples of sustainable metropolitan interventions and solutions

  • Engage critically in sustainable cities debates

  • Create innovative solutions for urban living environments

  • Understand the impact of urban growth on global sustainability

  • Explore the effects of socio-economic change and climate change on cities

  • Investigate the role of digitization and data in urban development

Skills you'll gain

Urban Planning
Sustainable Development
Metropolitan Regions
Climate Change
Resource Management
Urban Design
Social Sciences
Smart Cities

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There are 7 modules in this course

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of sustainable urban development, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by metropolitan regions. It covers key themes such as urban growth, socio-economic change, climate change, resource shortages, and digitization. The course emphasizes a transdisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from urban planning, design, engineering, systems analysis, policy-making, social sciences, and entrepreneurship. Students will learn to analyze urban challenges, propose sustainable solutions, and critically engage with urban sustainability debates. The course encourages active participation, allowing students to explore living conditions in their own cities and compare them globally. It also contributes to broader research on metropolitan regions as complex systems. By the end of the course, students will understand the principles essential for transforming metropolitan areas into just, prosperous, and sustainable living spaces.

Introduction

Module 1

Urban Growth

Module 2

Socio-economic Change

Module 3

Climate Change

Module 4

Resource Shortage

Module 5

Digitization & (Geo)Data

Module 6

Synthesis

Module 7

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Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Arjan van Timmeren
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Arjan van Timmeren serves as a Full Professor of Environmental Technology & Design at TU Delft's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, while also acting as Principal Investigator at the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS). After earning his PhD with distinction from TU Delft in 2006 for his research on optimizing water, energy, and nutrient flows in the built environment, he has established himself as a leading authority in sustainable urban development. His research portfolio encompasses environmental technology, urban metabolism, circular economy, and sustainable area development. As Scientific Director of the Resilient Delta Initiative and Academic Portfolio Director for TU Delft's Sustainable Cities program, he leads numerous international projects focusing on intelligent cities, green-blue infrastructure, and climate adaptation. His work emphasizes the integration of sustainable technologies in urban environments, particularly in areas such as energy-neutral construction, electrical mobility, and resource flow management. Beyond his academic work, he maintains creative pursuits including painting, running, Pilates, and avant-gardening, while enjoying Mediterranean cuisine and wines in his spare time.
Huub H.M. Rijnaarts
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Huub Rijnaarts serves as Professor in Environment and Water Technology at Wageningen University's sub-department of Environmental Technology, while holding several prestigious positions including director of the Wageningen Institute for Environmental and Climate Research (WIMEK) and board memberships at both Deltares and the Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS). After earning his PhD in 1994 from Wageningen University with research on microbial adhesion and biodegradation of halogenated compounds in groundwater and soils, he has established himself as a leading expert in environmental technology and water management. His research portfolio encompasses various critical areas including water technology, resource recovery, and urban resilience, with particular focus on circular approaches for water, waste, and energy in urban and agro-industrial systems. He leads multiple innovative projects, including the NWO programs Water Nexus and Entire, and has established living labs across the Netherlands, Europe, and China. His work addresses complex challenges in redesigning urban and industrial systems while considering human and environmental health impacts. Beyond his academic pursuits, he maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying sailing and playing guitar in his spare time.
Mariette Overschie
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Mariette Overschie has served as a lecturer at TU Delft since 1999, specializing in Engineering for Sustainable Development and Technology Assessment. After earning her MSc in Industrial Design Engineering and Design for Sustainability from TU Delft in 1994, she has dedicated her career to advancing sustainable development education and research. Initially working at the Faculty of Technology Policy and Management, she joined the chair in Environmental Technology & Design at the Faculty of Architecture in August 2015. Her research interests encompass Engineering for Sustainable Development, Learning and Innovation, and Technology Assessment, with her current PhD research focusing on micro-training methodologies to enhance employee involvement in sustainable development innovation
Marc Spiller
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Marc Spiller serves as a researcher and lecturer in the Urban System Engineering group at Wageningen University's Environmental Technology sub-department. After earning his PhD from Cranfield University (UK), where he focused on asset management and pollution source control in UK water and wastewater services, he has established himself as an authority in urban infrastructure transformation. His expertise spans natural resources, urban water and wastewater infrastructure, and urban planning, with particular emphasis on designing flexible technical systems for sustainable urban development. He teaches several urbanization-related courses in the Urban Systems Engineering master's program at Wageningen University, focusing on the planning and design of urban spaces. His research interests center on transforming urban infrastructure through innovative design and assessment of adaptable technical systems. His work combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications in urban sustainability, contributing to the advancement of sustainable urban development practices. Beyond his academic pursuits, he enjoys windsurfing and DIY projects in his spare time.
Sustainable Urban Development: Engineering Tomorrow's Cities

Beginner

Skill Level

7 Weeks

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 11,804

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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