This course teached the basics of urban planning in Africa through technical, environmental, social and economical dimensions.
African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning
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African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning
Instructor: Jérôme Chenal
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40 hours to complete
3 weeks at 13 hours a week
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There are 12 modules in this course
The state of urbanized zones. What are the big issues and challenges? A first approach to urban planning.
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7 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts1 plugin
Following the first week, we will continue to explore African cities by their issues, the challenges they represent, and the urban models which they are issued.
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5 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Urban planning relies on tools in order to organize transportation, amenities, spaces, and housing. The result is a channeling of urban forms.
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5 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Here we will learn to establish subdivisions step by step.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Cities finance themselves; They require resources which are acquired through diverse means.
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7 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts1 plugin
Combating climate change and changing our manners of making the city
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7 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Governing contemporary African cities
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 plugin
The zones which are the most important in contemporary African cities are subdivisions, so we will dedicate an entire week covering it.
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
This week, we will plunge into the heart of precarious zones in trying to understand their role in the city.
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4 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Financing of the city, addressing, and land registry
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment1 plugin
This week will be composed of a first part dealing with methodology and a second part on urban governance.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Measuring the real impact of planning on urban functions; Synthesis and reminders; Conclusions
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment1 plugin
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