Have you ever wondered why that empty plot has not been converted into a neighbourhood park? Why are there no public spaces where you and your family can go for a picnic? Or why are there no 30 floor buildings in the city, despite the demand for housing and real estate? Why are there no cycling tracks in our cities? Why is crossing a road a game of life and death?

This course shall help you learn how to build more sustainable and inclusive cities. It will also explore the interrelationships between the physical, environmental, economic, and social factors in planning at the micro as well as macro level. The course will introduce the fundamental processes of planning, and help you understand how ideas get translated to action through city governments. The course shall help think about how you can participate and contribute to your city's development planning process.