This course teached the basics of urban planning in Africa through technical, environmental, social and economical dimensions.

African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

Skills you'll gain
- Spatial Analysis
- Demography
- Finance
- Community Development
- Sustainable Development
- Operational Analysis
- Environmental Issue
- Policy Analysis, Research, and Development
- Cost Management
- Land Management
- Land Development
- Public Works
- Project Finance
- Transportation Operations
- Economic Development
- Governance
- Climate Change Adaptation
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There are 12 modules in this course
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CB
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
Très bon cours, il devrait être mis à jour cependant.
AS
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020
very tough course to complete specially the last Quiz assignment
CC
Reviewed on Jul 4, 2020
I really enjoyed this introduction. It was very thorough and productive, giving the course taker good insights and structure on the world of urban planning particularly in the global south.
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