Sustainable Urban Regeneration

The transformation of land use, functions, and services in cities represents an opportunity to foster sustainable development, contributing to local and global challenges. Urban regeneration is a key area to govern change, attract investments, engage stakeholders, and generate multiple benefits in both developed and developing countries. The course explores sustainable urban regeneration considering its contribution to sustainability through an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. This

• Understand the role of cities in global dynamics and the main drivers of sustainable urban development
• Identify and assess key elements of sustainable urban regeneration projects and their environmental and social impacts
• Evaluate key phases, actors, and mechanisms in urban regeneration projects to create value
• Appraise major funding and financial instruments supporting urban regeneration projects