Course Description

"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.

What Students Will Learn

• The critical role of transportation and mobility planning in climate action plans
• Key principles and methodologies of living labs
• Development and implementation of living labs, including stakeholder engagement and coalition building
• Integration of the living labs model with policy making, planning, and private entities
• Strategies for driving urban mobility solutions on a global scale

Prerequisites

• Strong English language skills are recommended
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations
• Interest in urban planning, sustainability, and innovative mobility solutions

Course Content

• Introduction to the living laboratory model for sustainable urban mobility
• The importance of mobility planning in building sustainable cities
• Climate change mitigation through innovative transportation solutions
• Inclusive and equitable urban development strategies
• Stakeholder collaboration and coalition building techniques
• Real-world case studies from Urban Pathways and SOLUTIONSplus projects
• Integration of living labs with policy making and urban planning
• Innovative mobility solutions for developing countries

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals and learners in:

• International organizations
• Local or national governments
• Consultancies
• Private industry and finance
• Incubators and start-ups

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countries, where rapid urbanization and transportation infrastructure development present opportunities to leapfrog outdated, inequitable, and carbon-intensive approaches.

Real-World Applications

Graduates of this course will be equipped to:

• Implement living lab concepts in their cities or organizations
• Develop sustainable urban mobility solutions that address climate change
• Engage stakeholders and build coalitions for urban transformation
• Integrate innovative mobility solutions with existing urban infrastructure
• Create climate action plans that prioritize sustainable transportation
• Drive policy changes that support inclusive urban development
• Collaborate with private sector partners to implement mobility innovations
• Apply living labs methodologies to various urban challenges beyond mobility