This course is an introduction to sustainable and equitable solutions in urban mobility, and to the “living labs” model: a method of co-development among public and private actors, researchers, and civil society to accelerate innovation in climate action and sustainable urban planning and development.
An innovative MITx course on sustainable urban mobility systems
"Transformative Living Labs in Mobility" is an innovative course that explores the cutting-edge approach of living laboratories to achieve sustainable urban mobility systems. This intermediate-level course, offered by MITx, delves into the intricate world of urban planning and transportation, focusing on how multiple stakeholders can collaborate to create transformative change in cities.
The course examines the living lab concept as a powerful tool for addressing climate change, promoting inclusive urban development, and revolutionizing mobility planning. By bringing together various aspects of living labs, the course presents a coherent approach to testing innovative sustainable mobility solutions in real urban environments.
This course is designed for professionals and learners in:
The course is particularly valuable for audiences in developing countries, where rapid urbanization and transportation infrastructure development present opportunities to leapfrog outdated, inequitable, and carbon-intensive approaches.
Graduates of this course will be equipped to:
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Drawing on rich research experiences of over 100 researchers working on urban questions in more than 8 cities in 5 countries from across the world, this course will enable learners to imagine how they can make a difference to the future cities that will shape tomorrow’s planet. It is designed for all urban scholars who are keen to build upon the experiences of a global network to develop their own methods and frames to view, interpret and define urban changes in their local geographies and contexts.
This course is an introduction to sustainable and equitable solutions in urban mobility, and to the “living labs” model: a method of co-development among public and private actors, researchers, and civil society to accelerate innovation in climate action and sustainable urban planning and development.
This course aims to bridge the knowledge gap between the dynamic on-the-ground reality brought on by technology innovation, academic content, and practice needed to respond systemically and more equitably to global urban challenges through new mobility disruptions.
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