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Carola Hein, Stephan Hauser, Gül Aktürk, Rachel Lee, Paolo De Martino, Hilde Sennema, Tianchen Dai, Asma Mehan, Maurice Jansen, Amanda Brandellero, and Kaiyi Zhu

The program Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes comprises two courses: (Re)Imagining Port Cities and Water Works. The program examines the many factors that will result in the sustainable development of port cities. It lays the foundations for shaping the present and designing the future of historic cities in socially and environmentally acceptable ways. Essentials are an understanding of architectural and urban form and function; respect for history and heritage and connecting with institutional and cultural aspects of the communities with whom decision-making about spatial development must be shared.

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The program Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes comprises two courses: (Re)Imagining Port Cities and Water Works. The program examines the many factors that will result in the sustainable development of port cities. It lays the foundations for shaping the present and designing the future of historic cities in socially and environmentally acceptable ways. Essentials are an understanding of architectural and urban form and function; respect for history and heritage and connecting with institutional and cultural aspects of the communities with whom decision-making about spatial development must be shared.

The courses focus on themes that are key challenges as identified in the UN SDGs dealing with Water and Cities. The first course applies these to port city regions and the second course to water systems in historic cities and landscapes.

The courses speak to the needs and interests of port and city professionals, water managers, as well as heritage professionals and students of the built environment. Participants in this program will gain advanced insights into the spatial, social and cultural dimensions of water, ports and historic cities internationally. You will use a transdisciplinary and integrated approach towards resolving urban challenges. You will integrate a technology-based vision with social and cultural approaches which support TU Delft’s mission statement: Impact for a Better Society and the goals of the LDE PortCityFutures Centre to increase port city and water awareness. You will experiment with diverse tools to engage multiple stakeholders in developing a greater understanding of the role of water in the design of future cities and landscapes.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the complex interaction of spatial, social and cultural developments.
  • Analyze spatial, political, economic, ecological, cultural and climate issues and challenges in an integrated way.
  • Adopt measures that respond to these challenges.
  • Select and develop plans and tools for the implementation of these measures.
  • Develop sustainable physical and institutional structures.

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Two courses

(Re)Imagining Port Cities: Understanding Space, Society and Culture

(27 hours)
Port cities are dynamic environments facing challenges and demands from port activities under evolving economic and environmental circumstances. They also offer a rich social and cultural environment. This course provides insights and tools to understand and transform port city regions, addressing challenges and planning for a sustainable and socially just future.

Water Works: Activating Heritage for Sustainable Development

(27 hours)
Water has served and sustained societies throughout history. Understanding the complex and diverse water systems of the past is key to devising sustainable development for the future. In this course, you will learn how to identify the spatial, social and cultural aspects of water heritage in your environment.

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