Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems
Master urban planning, governance, and regeneration in this comprehensive course on large urban systems.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Intermediate
Skill Level
14 Hours
Self-paced lessons
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.
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
Analyze social justice issues in governing urban infrastructure and services
Explore strategies for addressing inner city decline and urban regeneration
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1 Hours PreRecorded video
25 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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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
Fee Structure
Payment options
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