Course Summary
This course explores the relationship between the city and the individual, providing insights on how to find the best place to live based on personal preferences and lifestyle.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to evaluate cities based on various factors such as cost of living, cultural amenities, and job opportunities.
- Understand the impact of urban planning and design on the quality of life in a city.
- Discover how to identify and prioritize personal preferences when choosing a place to live.
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate cities based on personal preferences and lifestyle
- Understand the impact of urban planning and design on quality of life
- Identify key factors when choosing a place to live
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of urban environments
- Interest in exploring different cities and lifestyles
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
- Assignments
Similar Courses
- Sustainable Cities
- The Future of Cities
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
Welcome to The City and You: Find Your Best Place. I'm excited to have you in the class and look forward to your contributions to the other learners in our community.
Outline
- Why Cities Matter
- Introduction to the Covid-19 Module
- Course Overview - The City and You (Instructor Video)
- What The City and You is About & How It Will Benefit You (Instructor Video)
- Why Cities Matter (Instructor Video)
- Richard Florida Week 1 Follow-up - Cohort 1
- Richard Florida Week 1 Follow-up - Cohort 2
- Richard Florida Week 1 Follow-up - Cohort 3
- Richard Florida Week 1 Follow-up - U of T Alumni Edition
- Course Syllabus
- What Makes for a Great City
- Triumph of the City
- Jane Jacobs - Who Changed the Way We Think About Cities
- Optional Activity: Living Atlas
- Pause and Reflect: Should You Stay or Move?
- Why Cities Matter
- A World of Cities
- A World of Cities (Instructor Video)
- Opportunities & Challenges of Global Cities (Instructor Video: includes discussion of the exercise for this week)
- Richard Florida Week 2 Follow-up - Cohort 1
- Richard Florida Week 2 Follow-up - Cohort 2
- Richard Florida Week 2 Follow-up - Cohort 3
- Richard Florida Week 2 Follow-up - U of T Alumni Edition
- The World is Spiky
- Planet of Cities
- Urbanization Without Growth
- The Problem of Global Slums
- Why Cities Matter in the Developing World
- OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Population Density Map
- Pause and Reflect: Tell Us about Your Global City
- A World of Cities
- The Creative City
- The Creative City (Instructor Video)
- Technology, Talent and Tolerance in the Creative City (Instructor Video)
- How Cities Spur Creativity (Instructor Video: includes discussion of the exercise for this week)
- Richard Florida Week 3 Follow-up- Cohort 1
- Richard Florida Week 3 Follow-up- Cohort 2
- Richard Florida Week 3 Follow-up- Cohort 3
- Richard Florida Week 3 Follow-up - U of T Alumni Edition
- Creativity and Cities
- Global Startup Cities
- The Urban Tech Revolution
- The Geography of Innovation
- Optional Activity - UNESCO Creative Cities Network
- Innovation
- Pause and Reflect: Your Creative City
- On the Creative City
- The New Urban Crisis
- The New Urban Crisis (Instructor Video)
- Gentrification and the Divided City (Instructor Video: includes discussion of the exercise for this module)
- Richard Florida Week 4 Follow-Up- Cohort 1
- Richard Florida Week 4 Follow-Up Cohort 2
- Richard Florida Week 4 Follow-Up Cohort 3
- Richard Florida Week 4 Follow-up - U of T Alumni Edition
- Why America's Richest Cities Keep Getting Richer
- How Expensive Housing is Stifling of Creativity of Cities
- The Divided City
- Confronting the New Urban Crisis
- OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Wealth Divides
- Pause and Reflect: The Divides and Challenges of Your City
- The New Urban Crisis
- Cities and the Covid-19 Crisis
- How the Coronavirus will Reshape Cities
- Reinforcing Existing Divides
- How Cities can Reopen After the Covid-19 Pandemic
- The Geography of Coronavirus
- The Coronavirus Class Divide in Cities
- How Our Cities can Reopen After the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Webinar - How are Cities Preparing to Reopen in the Context of Covid-19?
- Optional Activity - How has the Current Covid-19 Pandemic Affected Cities?
- Find Your Best Place
- Find Your Best Place (Instructor Video)
- Use the Place-Finder Tool to Find Your Best Place (Instructor Video: includes discussion of the final assignment)
- Richard Florida Final Remarks
- Richard Florida Week 5 Follow-up and Final Remarks - Cohort 1
- Richard Florida Week 5 Follow-up - Cohort 2
- Richard Florida Week 5 Follow-Up Cohort 3
- Richard Florida Week 5 Follow-up - U of T Alumni Edition
- How to Love the Place You Live
- On How to Choose the Place That Is Best for You
- Peer Assignment Option: Story Map Tour
Summary of User Reviews
The City and You: Find the Best Place course on Coursera has received positive reviews for its comprehensive content and engaging teaching style. Many users appreciated the focus on practical applications of city planning and design.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
practical applications of city planning and designPros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive content
- Engaging teaching style
- Practical applications of city planning and design
- Interactive course materials
- Accessible for beginners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
- Not enough emphasis on social equity in city planning
- Could benefit from more case studies and real-world examples
- Lack of depth in certain topics
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