Urban Development & Regeneration Courses and Certifications

Build Academy

New York Architecture

2 ratings

The course will analyze major architectural ideas and projects that shaped New York City.

• Independent
• 6 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization

125 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p><span>Uncover the undeniable legacy that the Mesopotamians left the world.</span></p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Designing Urban Regeneration. An updated glossary of plural public spaces

Explore design principles and terminology for plural urban transformations, focusing on regeneration strategies for public spaces.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 2 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Spaces and Services for Local Communities

Explore innovative approaches to urban design, management, and community-building, focusing on proximity and local engagement in city development.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 3 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Revitalisation of Public Spaces in Historic Cities Based on Sustainable Development Principles

Explore sustainable revitalisation of historic public spaces, covering climate adaptation, greenery, nature-based solutions, street furniture design, and conservation methodologies for urban heritage environments.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 60 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Nineteenth-Century Cities - Urban Growth and Social Change in Europe and America

1 rating

Explore 19th-century urbanization, class segregation, and city development through the lens of European history, with a focus on Paris as a case study of urban transformation and social dynamics.

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

Pilot Lecture: The Great Fire of 1666

11 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Look back at “the Great Fire” that ravaged London for five days and uncover the social, cultural, and architectural impact it had on the city.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Historic Building Protection Design

Master the principles and practices of historic building conservation, from theoretical foundations to practical design strategies for protection, restoration, and adaptive reuse in urban contexts.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

East China Normal University

Introduction to Landscape Architecture(景观设计导论全英文)

Explore landscape architecture through a global lens, examining eco-friendly design, urban renewal, and human-centered spaces, with special focus on China's sustainable innovations and strategic design approaches.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

“Past and Present” of Urban Development in China

Explore China's urban evolution from ancient settlements through dynasties to modern times, examining city planning, architectural developments, and cultural influences on metropolitan growth.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Green China

Make a better green world together. Raise awareness of environmental protection. Tell Chinese environmental protection stories to the world.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Paris and the Belle Époque - Rebuilding and Class Division in Modern Paris

Explore how Napoleon III and Haussmann's rebuilding project shaped modern Paris, examining its impact on class divisions, urban development, and the city's unique character during the Belle Époque era.

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

IT'S HISTORY

The Rise and Fall of Atlantic City - A Tale of Urban Decay

Explore Atlantic City's fascinating journey from indigenous settlement to bustling resort town, through Prohibition, casino boom, and urban decay. Discover its iconic landmarks, bizarre attractions, and surprising secrets.

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

TED

A New Understanding of Human History and the Roots of Inequality

Archaeologist David Wengrow challenges traditional narratives about civilization's origins, offering new perspectives on social evolution, agriculture, urbanization, and class systems to reshape our understanding of inequality and modern society.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

The Case for Radically Human Buildings

Designer Thomas Heatherwick advocates for inspiring, soulful architecture in cities, offering a vision to break free from urban monotony and create buildings that people will cherish for generations to come.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk