Teaching Methodologies
The planned teaching and learning methodologies include expository and inquisitive dynamics, as well as the resolution of challenges and
tasks, individually or in groups. The written and oral presentation of reports is also planned in order to develop written and oral
communication skills.
The specific contents of the course invite the use of active learning methodologies such as visits, simulations, games, but also case
analyses and small applied projects.
Learning Results
Know the concept of social sustainability and its associated dimensions
Identify the characteristics of urban spaces that contribute to social sustainability
Recognize the dynamics and opportunities that contribute to strengthening community ties
Plan an action that contributes to social sustainability
Propose improvements to urban spaces to make them more socially sustainable
Program
Social sustainability in the context of sustainable development
Dimensions of social sustainability: equality and diversity; quality of life; social cohesion; democracy and governance
Physical and non-physical factors that contribute to social sustainability
Urban form and its influence;
Evaluation metrics
The return of the neighborhood concept
The activities that weave the social fabric: events, associations, volunteering, collaborative spaces
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Bramley G., Power S. (2009) Urban form and social sustainability: the role of density and housing type, in Environment and Planning B:
Planning and Design, volume 36, pages 30 – 48
Dempsey N. et al (2011) The social dimension of sustainable development: defining urban social sustainability, in Sustainable Development
19, 289–300 Published online 26 May 2009 in Wiley Online Library DOI: 10.1002/sd.417
Manzi T. et al (ed) (2010) Social Sustainability in Urban Areas – Communities, Connectivity and the Urban Fabric. Earthscan
Woodcraft S., Hackett T., Caistor-Arendar L. (2011), Design for Social Sustainability, The Young Foundation