Urban Transportation, Land Use, and Environmental Planning

Modern cities face unprecedented challenges in balancing population growth, transit demands, and environmental sustainability. Understanding how transport networks and land-use policies interact is essential for building livable, resilient urban spaces. This text-based course equips you with the foundational frameworks to evaluate urban transit projects and their ecological footprints. You will transition from understanding basic urban planning concepts to applying modern multicriteria evaluation techniques to real-world infrastructure challenges. What you'll learn: Understand the core relationships between urban density, land-use zoning, and transport demand; Evaluate urban transportation projects using systematic multicriteria analysis frameworks; Analyze the environmental impacts of transit systems, focusing on emissions, air quality, and climate resilience; Explore modern transit-oriented development strategies and micro-mobility integration; Apply structured decision-making processes to balance economic, social, and ecological goals. The course begins with foundational concepts in urban planning and transit history, before progressing to practical evaluation methodologies and modern sustainable development strategies. You will read through clear explanations, real-world case studies, and practical analytical exercises designed to build your planning toolkit. This course is designed for aspiring urban planners, environmental advocates, and beginners interested in sustainable city development, with no prior planning experience required. Start reading to build the foundational skills needed to shape the future of sustainable urban environments.