About this Course
This course is for urban planners, architects, environmental scientists, and professionals interested in sustainable urban development and Japanese urbanism. It addresses contemporary urban planning issues, focusing on the Garden City concept and integrating green spaces into cities to combat environmental challenges. The course examines the transition from traditional urban structures to green matrices, highlighting green spaces' role in enhancing resilience. It contrasts Western and historical
What You'll Learn
- Analyze urban agriculture in city planning
- Evaluate urban-rural integration in Japan
- Design green space strategies to enhance urban resilience
- Assess local food systems for urban health
Instructors
Akito Murayama
Department of Urban Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Makoto Yokohari
The School of Engineering
Keisuke Sakamoto
Department of Urban Engineering
Takahiro Yamazaki
Organization for Interdisciplinary Research Project, The University of Tokyo