Lectures related to Urban Sustainability

African Urbanization: Mobility and Urban Transport

Examines African urbanization, migration, crises, urban growth, sprawl, household impoverishment, and policy shifts, highlighting 'MOOCs for Africa' program.

Urban Sprawl: Past, Present, and Future

Explores the historical evolution and challenges of urban sprawl, emphasizing the need for sustainable urban planning solutions.

The Barbecue Effect: Urban Mobility and Leisure Travel MOOC: Mobility and urban planning

Explores the 'barbecue effect' on urban mobility and leisure travel, challenging traditional sustainability assumptions.

Spatial Configurations for Sustainable Development MOOC: Exploring Humans' Space: An Introduction to Geographicity

Discusses the benefits of compact cities, the correlation between urbanity and deductive efficiency, and the importance of social mix in city centers.

Planning in Low-Density Areas: Mobility Challenges MOOC: Mobility planning

Explores urban sprawl challenges in low-density areas and the cycle of automobile dependence.

Distritotec project: urban regeneration in Monterrey

Explores the Distritotec project in Monterrey, focusing on urban regeneration, housing issues, and environmental challenges.

Urban Environmental Behavior and Carrier Diagram

Delves into urban environmental behavior and sustainability strategies for energy and comfort relationships in urban contexts.

Rethinking Sustainable Cities: Distritotec Project

Delves into challenges of sustainable cities, focusing on the Distritotec project.

Managing Urban Transport: Broader Challenges MOOC: Urban Infrastructure Management

Delves into challenges and opportunities in managing urban transportation systems, emphasizing the role of ICTs.

Living with the River: Nantes Case Study

Discusses integrating natural cycles into urban development along riverbanks for health, biodiversity, and climate benefits.

Governance & Planning of Large Urban Systems: Istanbul

Delves into the governance and planning strategies for large urban systems, with a focus on Istanbul.

Urban Riverbanks: Sustainable Neighborhoods

Delves into creating sustainable neighborhoods along urban riverbanks, emphasizing water management, public spaces, and diverse perspectives.

Urbanization in Africa MOOC: African Cities III, urban planning and management

Explores the opportunities and challenges of urbanization in Africa, advocating for a paradigm shift in urban development strategies.

Urban Complexity and Diversity MOOC: African Cities III, urban planning and management

Highlights the significance of complexity and diversity in urban development.

Urban Planning: Vision and Strategy

Explores the concept of Urban Master Plan and its strategic importance in urban development.

Gender and Habitat / Switzerland, Ordinary Metropolis

Explores gender roles in habitat design and urban development in Switzerland.

Urban Decline in Medium-Sized Cities

Explores urban decline in medium-sized cities, focusing on Nevers, France, and the challenges faced by the cultural bourgeoisie in gentrification aspirations.

Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (PMUS)

Explores the development of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, emphasizing a shift towards people-centered planning and stakeholder participation.

Urbanisation and Urban Transport: African Context

Delves into the challenges of urbanization and transportation in African cities, discussing rapid growth, demographic expansion, and urban sprawl.

Efficiency & Decoupling: Understanding Environmental Impact

Delves into efficiency, decoupling, and environmental impact assessment, highlighting the complexities of balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability.