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Contemporary Garden City: Urban Planning from Asia

Explore modern urban planning integrating green spaces, focusing on Asian perspectives and sustainable city development.

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

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8 Hours

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This course examines the contemporary Garden City concept, emphasizing the integration of green spaces in urban planning to address environmental challenges. It explores the transition from traditional urban structures to dispersed green matrices, highlighting the importance of urban agriculture and mixed land use in enhancing city resilience. The course focuses on Asian, particularly Japanese, urban planning practices, comparing them with Western approaches. Topics include agri-residential mixed-use neighborhoods, urban agroforestry systems, local food systems, and the compact city concept. Through case studies, expert interviews, and international perspectives, students will gain insights into sustainable urban development strategies that balance urban and rural elements.

Akane Bessho

Akane Bessho

Akiko Iida

Akiko Iida

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Akane Bessho

Akane Bessho

Akiko Iida

Akiko Iida

What you'll learn

  • Understand the concept and benefits of contemporary Garden Cities in urban planning

  • Analyze the integration of urban agriculture and green spaces in city landscapes

  • Examine the characteristics and benefits of agri-residential mixed-use neighborhoods

  • Explore urban agroforestry systems as living heritage and their role in sustainability

  • Evaluate the impact of urban farms on community health and well-being

  • Understand compact city policies and their application in regional cities

  • Compare Asian urban planning approaches with international perspectives

Skills you'll gain

urban planning
garden city
urban agriculture
sustainability
mixed land use

This course includes:

355 Minutes PreRecorded video

6 assignments

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There are 11 modules in this course

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the Contemporary Garden City concept, focusing on urban planning strategies that integrate green spaces and agricultural elements within city landscapes. Drawing primarily from Asian, especially Japanese, urban development practices, the curriculum covers a range of topics including agri-residential mixed-use neighborhoods, urban agriculture as local food systems, urban agroforestry, and compact city policies. Students will examine case studies from cities like Nishitokyo and Tokyo, learning about the economic, social, and environmental benefits of urban farmlands. The course also addresses the challenges of urbanization, population decline in regional cities, and the potential of urban agriculture to enhance health and well-being. Through a combination of lectures, expert interviews, and international perspectives, participants will gain insights into sustainable urban planning approaches that balance urban development with green spaces and agricultural elements.

Welcome & Pre-Course Survey

Module 1 · 45 Minutes to complete

Introduction

Module 2 · 17 Minutes to complete

Re-Evaluation of Agri-Residential Mixed Use Neighborhoods in Urban Planning: Case of Nishitokyo City

Module 3 · 48 Minutes to complete

Mixed Urban-Rural Landscape

Module 4 · 31 Minutes to complete

Urban Agriculture as Local Food Systems

Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete

Urban Agroforestry System as Living Heritage

Module 6 · 37 Minutes to complete

Harvesting Health and Well-being: The Power of Urban Farms

Module 7 · 56 Minutes to complete

Compact City & Urban Agriculture in Regional Cities

Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete

An International Perspective

Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete

Let's discuss what we've learned together

Module 10 · 10 Minutes to complete

Post-Course Survey

Module 11 · 15 Minutes to complete

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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.

Akane Bessho

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Akane Bessho is an assistant professor in the Department of Urban Engineering at the University of Tokyo. Her research focuses on landscape planning, particularly in urban agriculture and inclusive cities, as well as the management of non-profit organizations that connect these areas. She earned her Master’s degree in sustainability science from the Graduate Program in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative (GPSS-GLI) at the University of Tokyo in 2018 and completed her Ph.D. in Engineering from the same institution in 2022.
Akiko Iida

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Akiko Iida received her Ph.D. in urban engineering from The University of Tokyo. She worked as a JSPS Research Fellow starting in 2012 and became an assistant professor in 2013 at The University of Tokyo. Her academic interests encompass landscape planning, urban ecology, green infrastructure, urban food systems, and the concept of circular cities. As an urbanist, she collaborates with governments and communities on various urban planning and design projects.
Akito Murayama

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Dr. Akito Murayama is the Head of the Urban Land Use Planning Unit in the Department of Urban Engineering at the University of Tokyo and a member of the UTokyo Center for Climate Solutions. As an expert in urban land use planning and development, he is currently engaged in several research projects focusing on planning methodologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Keisuke Sakamoto

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Keisuke Sakamoto is an Assistant Professor at The University of Tokyo, holding both a Master’s degree and a PhD in Engineering from the same institution. His research focuses on sustainable urban forms, particularly in Tokyo's metropolitan areas and Japanese regional cities facing population decline. He has published several scientific papers addressing urban shrinkage phenomena and redevelopment strategies in Japanese cities, contributing valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for urban sustainability.
Kimihiro Hino

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Kimihiro Hino, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo. He earned his doctoral degree from the same institution and has over a decade of experience from his tenure at the National Building Research Institute. Dr. Hino's research focuses on crime prevention and health promotion through environmental design. He actively advises local and national government entities in Japan on these critical subjects, significantly contributing to urban well-being.
Contemporary Garden City: Urban Planning from Asia

Beginner

Skill Level

8 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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