Save for later
Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions
More than half of world’s population lives in cities while only 5% did so in the 18th century. The rapid urbanisation has resulted in for example inadequate infrastructure, physical inactivity, gentrification, air pollution, and growing numbers of slum dwellers. All factors challenging health and wellbeing of the people living in the cities. In addition, when addressing climate change it has become of paramount importance to look at mitigation and adaptation investments tailored to the urban context.
As stated in the Sustainable Development Goal 11 adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, societies need to be at the forefront in the continuous management and design of urban spaces to secure that cities and human settlements are inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
In this course, you will learn about the key determinants of urban health including demography, climate change, air pollution, noise, transport systems, public and blue and green spaces, and policies and investments affecting sense of community and public safety. You will get a historical overview of the major trends in urban planning and meet a range of stakeholders in urban planning who will provide examples of innovative methods and people-centered approaches to create sustainable solutions.
Finally, you will be provided with a series of resources to inspire you to help create awareness and action around an idea or sustainable solution in the field of urbanisation and health.
The course has been developed (with support from EIT Health) in a partnership between the University of Copenhagen, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and University of Coimbra.
Researchers and stakeholders in urban planning will introduce you to cases from cities in Denmark, Spain, Portugal and many other urban settings across the world.
The aim of the course is to further interdisciplinary knowledge on urbanisation and health. We plan for the courses to reach citizens and activists as well planners, practitioners and decision-makers with a professional interest in sustainable urban planning from countries around the world.
Get a Reminder
Rating | Not enough ratings |
---|---|
Length | 6 weeks |
Starts | Jul 17 (42 weeks ago) |
Cost | $49 |
From | University of Copenhagen, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, University of Coimbra, EIT Health via Coursera |
Instructors | Flemming Konradsen, Carlos Verdaguer, Cristina Gallego Gamazo, Elisa Pozo Menéndez, Miguel Núñez, Miguel Padeiro, Gertrud Jorgensen, Dirk Lund Christensen, Tom Cole-Hunter, Maria Cristina Garcia Gonzalez, Angela Freitas, Zorana Jovanovic Andersen, Ester Higueras |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Science |
Tags | Social Sciences Life Sciences Governance And Society Public Health |
Get a Reminder
Similar Courses
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.
Urban Forester 1 $49k
Urban Design Coordinator $51k
Urban Planner 2 $62k
Coordinator - Urban Music $65k
Urban Design Studio Instructor - College of Architecture and Planning $69k
Urban Model $70k
Urban and Economic Planner $74k
Associate Urban Transportation Planning Engineer $78k
Urban design $84k
Senior Transportation & Urban Planning Project Coordinator $96k
Dean of Urban Education $97k
Architect & Urban Designer $108k
Write a review
Your opinion matters. Tell us what you think.
Please login to leave a review
Rating | Not enough ratings |
---|---|
Length | 6 weeks |
Starts | Jul 17 (42 weeks ago) |
Cost | $49 |
From | University of Copenhagen, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, University of Coimbra, EIT Health via Coursera |
Instructors | Flemming Konradsen, Carlos Verdaguer, Cristina Gallego Gamazo, Elisa Pozo Menéndez, Miguel Núñez, Miguel Padeiro, Gertrud Jorgensen, Dirk Lund Christensen, Tom Cole-Hunter, Maria Cristina Garcia Gonzalez, Angela Freitas, Zorana Jovanovic Andersen, Ester Higueras |
Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Science |
Tags | Social Sciences Life Sciences Governance And Society Public Health |
Similar Courses
Sorted by relevance
Like this course?
Here's what to do next:
- Save this course for later
- Get more details from the course provider
- Enroll in this course