Overview
Key facts
University College London (UCL)'s Healthy Urbanism course covers:
- theory and key concepts for understanding the health impact of urban development
- definitions of equity, inclusion and sustainability for healthy development
- urban health indicators and their use
- community participation
- using evidence and reflective practice to build a case for healthy development
- guidance for healthy urban design and planning
There will also be downloadable workbook activities with model answers.
Programme Structure
The content is divided into six sections:- Welcome information (15 min): Information about the course and how to get the most out of the training.
- Foundations (30 min): How urban environments impact health and wellbeing and the key components of the THRIVES framework.
- Principles (50 min): Three key take-away messages for healthy urbanism, including how the concepts of inclusion, equity and sustainability relate to health through case studies.
- Pathways (55 min): Practical knowledge and tools for community participation and healthy urban development processes. Apply new skills by evaluating a development brief.
- Application (50 min): Explore ways to apply the THRIVES concepts in your work and try to build a business case for healthy urban development using the case studies and resources provided.
- Conclusion (10 min): A brief summary and links to further resources.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Urban Planning View 6 other Short Courses in Urban Planning in United KingdomAcademic 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
The course is aimed at built environment and public health professionals and postgraduate students, including those working in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and associated fields.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 GBP for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 GBP for the full programme during 1 days.
Cost: Free