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Abstract
Public space is widely seen as a determining factor in people’s health and well-being, particularly in densifying urban environments. How can we define a healthy city, and how do landscape architects contribute to it?
Objective
Through the study of historical references, and the analysis of contemporary urban spaces and regulatory frameworks, this course will develop awareness, knowledge and practical tools to integrate health and well-being factors into the urban design.
Content
While the majority of people living in large cities say they would rather live elsewhere, health and well-being are becoming key criteria in residence and carrier choices. Not only the urban environment is globally perceived as polluted and stressful, its spatial framework is often experienced as unfit to provide the ingredients of a healthy ilife, for individuals and societies, such as physical activity, social interaction, and regular contact with natural elements. This course aims to enrich our vision of health in the city, with concepts and tools useful for designing civic spaces at all scales – neighbourhood, city, and larger metropolis.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Course material will be provided.
Literature
The course material includes a reading list.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 18
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
New Civic Landscapes and Public Health
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Core Courses (The core courses build on the basic courses and convey basic, broad knowledge in the core areas of landscape architecture in relation to design lessons. Some of the core courses are compulsory and some are freely selectable. Further details, in particular about taking these subjects, for performance assessments and for compensating for failed subjects, are regulated in Art. 27 and Art. 31 Paragraph 4.)
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