DelftX: Sustainable Urban Development

by Delft University of Technology

Sustainable Urban Development

Welcome to the Sustainable Urban Development course, an innovative and comprehensive program designed to tackle the pressing challenges of 21st-century metropolitan regions. This course offers a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of urban environments and discover sustainable solutions for the future of our cities.

Did you know that while cities occupy less than 3% of the Earth's land surface, they house more than 50% of the world's population and generate over 70% of global emissions?

What students will learn:

The most relevant challenges facing metropolitan regions
How to respond to these urban challenges effectively
Examples of sustainable metropolitan interventions and solutions
Critical thinking skills to engage in sustainable cities debates
Innovative solutions for your own urban living environment

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course, making it accessible to anyone interested in urban sustainability and development.

What the course will cover:

Introduction to urban challenges and sustainability
Urban growth and its implications
Socio-economic changes in metropolitan regions
Climate change impacts on cities
Resource shortages and urban solutions
Digitization and (geo)data in urban planning
Integration of various fields of expertise in urban development
Comparison of living conditions across global cities
Implementation strategies for sustainable urban solutions

Who this course is for:

Urban planners and designers
Policy makers and public officials
Environmental scientists and engineers
Social scientists and researchers
Entrepreneurs interested in sustainable urban solutions
Students in fields related to urban studies, sustainability, or environmental science
Anyone passionate about creating more livable and sustainable cities