This is an interdisciplinary course, which alternates between scales of public space and street design to urban policy and planning. It aims to equip you with a foundation of critical thinking and engagement in the creation of livable cities. Using Copenhagen as a laboratory, we explore urban livability through three lenses: theory, practice, and implementation. We look at what shapes our parameters for well-being, and the spatial and policy mechanisms for fostering urban livability.
Many classes will be spent visiting sites via bicycle, so confidence in cycling is mandatory. Bring a digital camera or camera phone.
Faculty
Rasmus Koustrup Larsen
Cand.Soc, (Nordic Urban Planning Studies, 2022). Freelance Consultant for organizations such as EIT Urban Mobility. Presenter and facilitator of client and investor events within the area of green mobility. Co-working on education project for liveable cities for students in high-school and higher education. Cooperation with the start-up Økoskabet on developing sustainable last-mile delivery solutions in Copenhagen. Working with Carlberg ApS, A Small consultancy firm on developing an evaluation tool for Copenhagen Municipality for schools, as well as planning of professional study tours. With DIS since 2023.
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