Module #1 Introduction to Urban Sustainability Overview of the importance of urban sustainability, definitions, and frameworks
Module #2 Understanding Urban Ecosystems Exploring the interconnectedness of urban ecosystems and their impact on sustainability
Module #3 Case Study 1:Green Infrastructure in Chicago Analyzing the benefits and challenges of Chicagos green infrastructure initiatives
Module #4 Urban Transportation and Mobility Strategies for sustainable urban transportation, including public transportation, walkability, and bikeability
Module #5 Case Study 2:Copenhagens Bike-Friendly City Examining Copenhagens approach to promoting cycling as a sustainable transportation option
Module #6 Energy Efficiency in Urban Buildings Strategies for reducing energy consumption in urban buildings, including retrofits and green buildings
Module #7 Case Study 3:Green Roofs in Toronto Assessing the benefits and challenges of Torontos green roof initiative
Module #8 Waste Management and Recycling in Cities Effective strategies for waste reduction, recycling, and waste-to-energy conversion
Module #9 Case Study 4:Curitibas Waste Management System Examining the innovative waste management system in Curitiba, Brazil
Module #10 Urban Water Management and Conservation Strategies for efficient water use, rainwater harvesting, and water conservation in cities
Module #11 Case Study 5:Water-Sensitive Urban Design in Melbourne Analyzing Melbournes approach to water-sensitive urban design
Module #12 Food Systems and Urban Agriculture Exploring the role of urban agriculture in sustainable food systems, including community gardens and rooftop farms
Module #13 Case Study 6:Urban Agriculture in Havana Examining the success of urban agriculture in Havana, Cuba
Module #14 Urban Planning and Design for Sustainability Principles and strategies for designing sustainable and resilient urban spaces
Module #15 Case Study 7:Barcelonas Superblocks Analyzing Barcelonas innovative approach to urban planning and design
Module #16 Community Engagement and Participatory Governance Strategies for engaging citizens in urban sustainability projects and promoting participatory governance
Module #17 Case Study 8:Community-Led Urban Development in Medellín Examining the role of community engagement in Medellíns urban transformation
Module #18 Financing and Funding Urban Sustainability Projects Exploring funding mechanisms and financial instruments for urban sustainability projects
Module #19 Case Study 9:Green Bonds in London Analyzing the use of green bonds to finance urban sustainability projects in London
Module #20 Monitoring and Evaluating Urban Sustainability Projects Frameworks and tools for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of urban sustainability projects
Module #21 Case Study 10:Evaluating the Impact of Green Infrastructure in Rotterdam Examining the approaches used to evaluate the impact of green infrastructure in Rotterdam
Module #22 Scaling Up and Replicating Urban Sustainability Projects Strategies for scaling up and replicating successful urban sustainability projects
Module #23 Case Study 11:Replicating Urban Agriculture in Latin American Cities Analyzing the efforts to replicate urban agriculture models in Latin American cities
Module #24 Urban Sustainability and Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Strategies for building urban resilience to Climate Change, including adaptation and mitigation measures
Module #25 Case Study 12:Climate-Resilient Urban Planning in Rotterdam Examining Rotterdams approach to climate-resilient urban planning
Module #26 International Cooperation and Urban Sustainability The role of international cooperation in promoting urban sustainability, including city-to-city partnerships
Module #27 Case Study 13:The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Analyzing the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Groups efforts to promote urban sustainability globally
Module #28 Urban Sustainability and Social Equity The intersection of urban sustainability and social equity, including issues of access and affordability
Module #29 Case Study 14:Affordable Housing and Urban Sustainability in Vienna Examining Viennas approach to affordable housing and urban sustainability
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Case Studies in Urban Sustainability Projects career
