Urban Design for the Public Good: Dutch Urbanism

Week 1:
The first module is a thematic and technical introduction of the basic concepts behind the course and its functionality.

Week 2:
We will focus on the concept of “public goods” and how these can be strengthened or created by design and planning actions.

Week 3:
This module is focused around the structural role of the natural landscape in any urban environment.

Week 4:
We will introduce you to the concept of Urban Metabolism and the way in which different urban “flows” interact.

Week 5:
We will look at how seemingly small interventions like the restructuring of an urban plaza can have a great impact on the usability and enjoyability of the city for all.

Week 6:
This module is an introduction to the realm of data driven design. What may someday result in “smart cities” must start from a basic understanding of the relation between data and design.

Week 7:
Another exercise in how to achieve big results with small interventions: In this module, we will look at how strategic changes in infrastructure have brought new life to a dilapidated area.

Week 8:
Rounding off this course, we will bring the concept of design for the public good to an new level, what have we learned? But more importantly, what are the roads ahead?