Masterclass Certificate in Urban Policy Development Essentials

• Urbanization and Sustainable Development: Understanding the relationship between urbanization and sustainable development, and the role of urban policy in promoting sustainable cities.
• Urban Economics: Examining the economic forces that shape cities, including agglomeration economies, land use regulations, and transportation systems.
• Urban Housing and Real Estate: Analyzing the housing and real estate markets in urban areas, including affordable housing policies, gentrification, and housing finance.
• Urban Infrastructure and Public Services: Exploring the infrastructure and public services needed to support urban growth, including water supply, sanitation, transportation, and public safety.
• Urban Planning and Design: Examining the principles of urban planning and design, including land use regulations, zoning, and smart growth policies.
• Urban Environmental Policy: Understanding the environmental challenges facing cities, including air and water pollution, climate change, and waste management.
• Urban Governance and Public Policy: Analyzing the governance structures and public policies needed to manage urban areas, including metropolitan governance, community participation, and public-private partnerships.
• Urban Poverty and Inequality: Examining the social and economic inequalities in urban areas, including poverty, income inequality, and racial and ethnic disparities.
• Urban Data Analysis and Visualization: Learning the skills needed to analyze and visualize urban data, including data collection, data cleaning, and data visualization techniques.