Urban Development & Regeneration Courses and Certifications

How to plan green and resilient housing?

Discover sustainable housing solutions that prioritize environmental resilience, thermal comfort, and social inclusion while exploring financing strategies and certification standards.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sustainable Cities

Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Sustainable Cities (International Edition)

Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The State of the Nation's Housing 2015 - Key Findings and Trends

Comprehensive analysis of U.S. housing market trends, challenges, and opportunities, featuring expert insights on homeownership, rental markets, affordability, and demographic shifts affecting the industry.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

Why Rockefeller Center Shouldn't Exist

Uncover the improbable story of Rockefeller Center, from failed opera house to iconic NYC landmark built during the Great Depression, reshaping urban America against all odds.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

The Rise and Fall of Sears Catalog Houses - A Revolutionary American Home Building Story

Discover the fascinating story of Sears kit homes - an innovative early 1900s solution that revolutionized American homeownership by delivering pre-cut materials and designs nationwide by rail.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

What's Under New York's Times Square? - Hidden Infrastructure and Forgotten History

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Uncover the hidden infrastructure beneath Times Square, from forgotten marshlands and colonial farms to subway tunnels, steam pipes, and layered engineering marvels.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

The Rise and Fall of Las Vegas' Riviera Casino

Explore the rise and fall of the iconic Riviera Casino, from its glamorous beginnings in 1955 to its demolition in 2016, reflecting Las Vegas's evolution from mid-century sophistication to modern mega-resorts.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IT'S HISTORY

Los Angeles to Santa Ana: The Last Red Car Railway

Explore the fascinating history of Southern California's Pacific Electric Railway and its vital Los Angeles to Santa Ana line, from its golden age to its eventual decline amid rising car culture.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Complex Science of Cities and How They Grow

Explore how complexity science reveals fascinating connections between cities and nature, from fractal patterns to collective urban memory, and their impact on socio-economic trends and urban growth.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Conceptual Framework of Urban Scaling - 2014

Explore the theoretical foundations of urban scaling, examining how cities grow and evolve over time through complex systems analysis and mathematical modeling.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CY Advanced Studies

Heteropolitanisation Now: On the Nature of the Post-Yugoslav Urban Bricolage

Explore post-Yugoslav urban transformation through unconventional research methods. Examine privatized apartments, everyday practices, and spatial appropriation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improving Pittsburg - Acknowledging Strengths and Growth Opportunities

Explore Pittsburg's strengths and potential for growth through a local high school student's perspective, highlighting community pride and opportunities for improvement.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Urban Comeback - Cities, Small Business, and the Future of Downtowns

Explore strategies for revitalizing urban centers post-pandemic, focusing on small business support, innovative policies, and collaborative efforts to reimagine vibrant, sustainable downtowns.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Tackling Market Inequalities: Strategies for Mitigating Latino Displacement

Explore strategies to mitigate Latino displacement due to gentrification, focusing on collaborative efforts to address racial wealth disparities and preserve community culture and economic opportunities.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video