Smart Cities for Sustainable Development

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Overview

Explore the transformative role of smart cities in promoting sustainable development in this comprehensive course offered by edX. Delve into the heart of economic evolution, technological leaps, social advancement, and the augmentation of human potentials within urban settings. With over half the global population residing in cities, facing challenges like congestion, pollution, environmental harm, and accessibility disparities, the course underscores the urgency for sustainable urban development.

Learn about the significance of smart cities in optimizing data, technology, and resources to revolutionize city planning, management, service provision, citizen engagement, and transparency. This course highlights the pivotal role of cutting-edge technologies such as Digital Twin, AI, Big Data, and IoT in fostering new, sustainable, and prosperously agile cityscapes. The curriculum emphasizes that while technology is crucial, the essence of smart cities lies in the integration and alignment of urban planning and management practices.

Furthermore, the course connects to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering insights into how smart cities contribute to the global mission for improved sustainability. Join discussions and share knowledge on leveraging smart urban practices to fulfill SDGs, including goals for innovation, peace, climate action, partnerships, and sustainable cities. Engage in this edX course spanning categories like Urban Planning, Sustainability, and various SDG focuses, to shape the future of urban living and development.

Categories: Urban Planning Courses, Sustainability Courses, SDG 9: Innovation Courses, SDG 16: Peace Courses, SDG 13: Climate Courses, SDG 17: Partnerships Courses, SDG 11: Cities Courses.