Healthy Public Space
The major transitions of our time converge in the physical living environment. From climate adaptation and biodiversity to healthy neighbourhoods, sustainable mobility and social quality of life, the way we design and organise our living environment determines how future-proof our cities and regions will be.
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Understanding connections, realising change
The demand for professionals who look beyond individual projects, disciplines or policy domains is increasing. Professionals who not only understand how design, management, behaviour, participation and governance are interconnected, but who also have substantive knowledge of themes such as climate adaptation, biodiversity, mobility, health and urban development.
Healthy Public Space brings together various courses around the challenges of the physical living environment. Professionals can explore specific themes in depth or, by taking multiple courses, work towards a broader, integrated approach to sustainable area development and management.
From subject-matter expert to systems thinker
Whether you are an asset manager, management coordinator, policy advisor, designer, project leader or consultant, this programme helps you see public space as it truly is: a complex, shared system in which your decisions matter.
You will develop:
- a strategic way of looking at challenges
- stronger communication and collaboration skills
- sharper reflection on your own role
- greater influence on choices that will last for generations
We give you the language, insights and practical tools to contribute to a liveable, future-proof environment. Now and in the future.
Learn more about this area of expertise
Would you like to learn more about this area of expertise and the possibilities within our portfolio? Please contact Programme Manager Janine Quist for more information or personal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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WUR offers a wide range of programmes for Bachelor's and Master's students, as well as for professionals and for anyone with a healthy appetite for knowledge. MOOCs specifically are open courses where anyone is welcome to join, regardless of your educational and professional background.
Please view the course or programme description of your interest to find specific information on the required entrance level and prerequisites.
WUR welcomes people from all over the world; native and non-native speakers. The language of most courses is English. Depending on the programme an advise or requirement is stated. English language requirements for admission to a Master’s programme and Master courses is defined for Dutch nationals, EU nationals and nationals outside EU/EFTA, respectively.
For MOOCs and all other Professional Education programmes CEFR level B2 is advised, not obligatory. A B2 user can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner. This is not yet an experienced speaker, but a B2 user is able to understand and be understood in most situations.
We offer self-paced courses, that allow you to study at your own time and pace. Also we offer instructor-paced courses, where the pace is set by the instructor and course material becomes available as the course progresses. This allows you to study from anywhere and still interact with peers and enjoy qualified live instruction.
After you enroll, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via email. Be sure to check your spambox. If you still can’t find the confirmation email, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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