All Things Urban

In this short course, you will learn what is the Woonerf, the history behind the concept, the context in which these streets work best, and what are the principles that make a street a Woonerf. We will cover the legal and design principles and will show these principles in a real-life example. The Woonerf concept was developed in Delft in the 1960s and 1970s and spread to other Dutch cities. Woonerven are residential streets in which pedestrians share the road with vehicles, while vehicles should follow the pedestrians’ pace. The use of physical barriers and obstacles conveys the impression that pedestrians can use the entire street, reducing traffic volumes significantly. Join us for a short course exploring the concept, and allow us to show you how to turn a local living street into a Woonerf. **What will you learn?** - The Woonerf in general: its origin, development, and setting within a city. - Its legal framework. - Five criteria for designing a woonerf.

This course is open to: - Professionals in the field of urban mobility, urban planners, architects, civil engineers, etc. - Students majoring in urban planning and transportation. - Urban activists, city enthusiasts, and concerned citizens. 💡If this course is not what you are looking for at this point, you can discover the UMX page with a wide variety of (free!) courses on different topics related to urban development. Check them out via this link: [UMX Courses](https://urbanmobilitycourses.eu/?utm_source=allthingsurban&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=website).

Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) by EIT Urban Mobility helps professionals like you level up your skills and become urban mobility insiders. Backed by our extensive network of 750+ top European entities and experts, including city planners, academics, and consultants, we offer a diverse array of courses (paid and free), short videos, and other tailored learning resources to help you stay on track and refine your desired skill set. Explore future trends, active mobility, energy and green planning, as well as the latest global policies to foster sustainable, liveable cities through our diverse educational offerings so that you can navigate the urban mobility industry with confidence. EIT Urban Mobility is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).