African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning
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Approx. 40 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course explores the unique challenges and opportunities of African cities, covering topics such as urbanization, development, and governance.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of African cities
- Explore the various factors that contribute to urbanization in Africa
- Learn about the different approaches to urban development and governance in African cities
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a nuanced understanding of African cities and the challenges they face
- Explore best practices for urban development and governance in African cities
- Gain insights into sustainability and infrastructure issues facing African cities
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of African cities is required
- A basic understanding of urbanization and development is helpful
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- The Future of African Cities
- Urbanization in the Global South
- Sustainable Cities
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
This course teached the basics of urban planning in Africa through technical, environmental, social and economical dimensions.
Outline
- Introduction to African Cities and Urban Planning (Part I)
- Introduction
- Urbanization in Africa (Part 1)
- Urbanization in Africa (Part 2)
- African Cities (Part 1)
- African Cities (Part 2)
- What is Urban Planning (Part 1)
- What is Urban Planning (Part 2)
- On the programme this week
- State of African Cities (Urban Transition)
- Bibliography
- Compulsory reading
- Compulsory reading
- Video Quiz #1
- Introduction to African Cities and Urban Planning (Part 2)
- Issues and Challenges (Part 1)
- Issues and Challenges (Part 2)
- Which Model For Which City? (Part 1)
- Which Model for Which City? (Part 2)
- The Forms of Urbanization
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading
- Compulsory reading
- Video Quiz #2
- Urban Themes
- Globalization and Cities
- Sustainable Urban Development
- Climate Change
- Urban Environment
- Transportation and Mobility
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading on global cities
- Compulsory reading on climate change
- Compulsory reading on mobility
- Video Quiz #3
- Urban Functions
- Urban Amenities
- Land Issues
- Public Spaces
- Habitat
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading
- Compulsory reading
- Video Quiz #4
- Urban Planning and its Tools
- Urban sprawl
- Urban Professions
- History of urban planning
- What is Urban Planning?
- Strategic Urban Planning
- The Plan's Limits
- Case study: Nouakchott
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading
- Video Quiz #5
- The Future of Cities, or How to Plan?
- Critical reading
- The 10 Basic Principles
- The Urban Form
- Accessibility and Mobility
- Infrastructures
- Urban agriculture
- Climate change
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading n°1
- Compulsory reading n°2
- Video Quiz #6
- Tool and Methods
- The Tools of Urban Planning
- The Diagnostic
- Basic Data
- GIS
- Case study: Ndjamena
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading
- Video Quiz #7
- The Actions of Operational Urbanism : Subdivisions
- Subdivisions
- A Few Examples of Subdividing
- Basic Principals of Subdivisions
- Making Networks Profitable
- Subdividing "Step by Step"
- Land Tax and Property Investments
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading
- Video Quiz #8
- The Actions of Operational Urbanism: Restructuring and Urban Projects
- Slums
- Precarious Zones: Restructuring
- Precarious Zones: Resettlement
- Precarious Zones:: The Program of Habitats
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading
- Video Quiz #9
- The Costs and Funding of Cities
- Introduction to City Funding
- Planning and Financial Resources
- Addressing
- Land Registry
- Weekly programme
- Financing the city
- Addressing
- Video Quiz #10
- Governance: Which Partnerships?
- Reading Images
- Decentralization
- Communities
- The Approaches of Urban Governance
- Weekly programme
- Compulsory reading
- Compulsory reading
- Conclusions
- Measuring Impact
- Synthesis and Conclusions
- End of Course
- Jean Yango
- Jean-Claude Bolay
- Xavier Ricou
- Weekly programme
- Course bibliography
- Final Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive overview of urbanization in Africa
- Engaging and informative course materials
- Focus on the diversity of African cities
- Opportunities for discussion and collaboration with other students
Cons from User Reviews
- Lack of depth in certain topics
- Some technical issues with course materials
- Limited feedback from instructors
- Course may be too broad for some students
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