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Overview
Key facts
We will focus on a unique Dutch approach and analyze how it can help those involved with urban planning and design to improve the physical environment in relation to the public good it serves, including safety, wellbeing, sustainability and even beauty.
You will learn some of the basic traits of Dutch Urbanism, including its:
- contextual approach;
- balance between research and design;
- simultaneous working on multiple scale levels.
You will practice with basic techniques in spatial analysis and design pertaining to these points. You will also carry out these activities in your own domestic environment.
This Urban Design for the Public Good - Dutch Urbanism course at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is taught by the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), ranked no. 4 in Architecture/Built Environment on the QS World University Rankings (2016).
All the material in this course is presented at entry level. But since the course has an integral perspective, combining planning and design aspects, it can still be relevant for trained professionals who feel they lack experience in either field.
What you'll learn- Dutch Urbanism basics;
- How to draw simple maps of your own living environment and perform basic urban analyses of them;
- How to apply your findings in small design activities;
- Where to find additional literature that will deepen your knowledge and bring you up to date on the latest research findings in urban planning.
Programme Structure
Course Syllabus
- Week 1: The first module is a thematic of the basic concepts behind the course and its functionality.
- Week 2: We will focus on the concept of "public goods" and how these can be strengthened or created by design and planning actions.
- Week 3: This module is focused around the structural role of the natural landscape in any urban environment.
- Week 4: We will you to the concept of Urban Metabolism and the way in which different urban "flows" interact.
- Week 5: We will look at how seemingly small interventions like the restructuring of an urban plaza can have a great impact on the usability and enjoyability of the city for all.
- Week 6: . What may someday result in "smart cities" must start from a basic understanding of the relation between data and design.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Urban Planning German and Scandinavian studies View 6 other Short Courses in Urban Planning in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Basic hand drawing skills, familiarity with reading and interpreting maps.
Tuition Fee
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