Urban Transformation Courses and Certifications

CY Advanced Studies

Heteropolitanisation Now: On the Nature of the Post-Yugoslav Urban Bricolage

Explore post-Yugoslav urban transformation through unconventional research methods. Examine privatized apartments, everyday practices, and spatial appropriation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

City as a Startup - Transforming Downtown Las Vegas

Tony Hsieh's ambitious $350 million Downtown Project aims to transform Las Vegas' urban core into a vibrant, connected community. Explore the project's successes, challenges, and potential lessons for urban revitalization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

RMIT;  European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Electric Mobility in the Age of Climate Change

Explore the design and delivery of electric vehicle infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions in cities.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Aspen Institute

Youth Leaders Unlocking Justice - Advancing Community Transformation in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Exploring youth-led initiatives in Lawrence, MA to address inequities and promote community transformation, featuring insights from young leaders and local organizations on advancing justice and safety.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Hacking Google Maps

Explore the impact of digital maps on urban spaces and society, examining critical perspectives, surveillance capitalism, and the potential for civic hacking in shaping smart cities.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

How Pop Culture Catalysed the New Manchester

Explore Manchester's transformation from post-industrial decline to vibrant metropolis through the lens of pop culture, property, and politics, as witnessed by a longtime resident and cultural insider.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

The Art of Observation - An Architectural Point of View

Explore architecture's role in reshaping urban spaces, considering residents' needs and cultural heritage. Develop a new perspective to actively participate in transforming our surroundings.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Awakening Community Through Tactical Urbanism

Explore tactical urbanism's role in city development and community engagement. Learn how small-scale interventions can transform urban spaces and foster vibrant, connected neighborhoods.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Igniting Change - From Slums to Success

Inspiring journey of social activist Rouble Nagi, who transformed slums through art, education, and empowerment. Emphasizes personal growth, determination, and finding purpose to create positive change in communities.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Leveraging Data for Impact on Informal Settlements

Discover how data-driven urban planning transforms informal settlements, improving access to essential services and positively impacting millions of lives in Pune, Maharashtra.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Dreaming and Depaving - Transforming Urban Spaces Through Community Action

Katherine Rose explores how Depave transforms urban spaces by replacing asphalt with green areas, fostering community engagement and environmental change through creative, participatory design processes.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

녹색 경제: 지속 가능한 도시

지속 가능한 도시 개발의 핵심 동향과 혁신을 탐구하며, 도시화, 탈탄소화, 지속가능성의 연결고리를 살펴봅니다. 실제 사례와 미래 가능성을 통해 녹색 경제로의 전환을 모색합니다.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TEDx

El futuro de las ciudades - Transformación urbana y arquitectura sostenible

Arquitecto Carlos Rubio comparte su visión sobre el futuro urbano, destacando proyectos innovadores en Madrid que transforman espacios y mejoran la vida ciudadana.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

La ciudad la hacemos todos - Transformando nuestras ciudades para el éxito y la felicidad

Valeria Guerra explora cómo transformar nuestras ciudades para mejorar nuestra calidad de vida, enfatizando la importancia de la participación ciudadana en la creación de espacios urbanos seguros, funcionales y sostenibles.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Hacking Google Maps - Deutsche Übersetzung

Erforschung der Auswirkungen digitaler Kartierung auf städtische Räume und Gesellschaft. Kritische Perspektiven auf Google Maps und Smart Cities sowie Potenziale des "Civic Hacking" zur Gestaltung digitaler urbaner Infrastrukturen.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk