Introduction to Urban Sustainable Planning and Design

Shape greener communities through urban design

Dive into the principles of sustainable urban planning and discover how you can make a lasting impact on your community and career.

This six-week online course is your gateway to understanding and shaping the future of urban spaces. You’ll gain the expertise to create livable, equitable, and environmentally friendly cities.

Discover the foundations of urban sustainability

Begin your journey by exploring the core principles of urban sustainability. Learn why it matters, how urban systems function, and the challenges cities face today.

The foundational knowledge you gain from this course will help you understand the complexities of urban life and the critical role sustainability plays in shaping our future.

Address the challenges of urbanisation

Gain in-depth information about the pressing issues of urbanisation, from migration and congestion to pollution and social inequality. By examining these challenges, you’ll explore the widening gap between growth and sustainability.

This section equips you with the awareness and tools to tackle these problems head-on, ensuring your work creates a positive impact.

Lead the way in sustainable urban development

Explore innovative strategies and case studies that are transforming cities worldwide. From compact urban forms to smart city initiatives, you’ll learn how to apply sustainable principles to real-world challenges.

This online course will empower you to lead change, whether in policy-making, community development, or urban design.

This online course is for anyone passionate about shaping sustainable cities – students, professionals, or community leaders in urban planning, architecture, or environmental studies.

This online course is for anyone passionate about shaping sustainable cities – students, professionals, or community leaders in urban planning, architecture, or environmental studies.

• Describe key concepts in sustainable urban planning, including land use, transport, green infrastructure, and their social, economic, and environmental impacts.
• Collect data from global case studies to evaluate sustainable urban strategies and understand their impact on land use, transport, equity, and the environment.
• Explore sustainable urban planning strategies by examining global case studies and learning how land use, transport, and green infrastructure contribute to livable cities.
• Apply sustainable urban planning principles to design inclusive cities, analyze case studies, and evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impacts of planning decisions.
• Compare global sustainable urban planning strategies to evaluate their effectiveness in addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
• Summarise key principles of sustainable urban planning, including land use, transportation, green infrastructure, and their impacts on social, economic, and environmental outcomes.