All Things Urban

In this new free course from UMX, you’ll explore how cities can become healthier, more sustainable, and more inclusive – simply by making walking safer and more accessible for everyone.

You’ll learn what walkability really means, how it intersects with climate, public health, and equity, and how thoughtful planning and design can help tackle multiple crises, one step at a time.

Drawing on expert insights and global case studies, the course shows how designing cities around walking – rather than cars – leads to more vibrant communities, stronger economies, and a better quality of life for all.

What will you learn?

• What walkability is and why it matters for urban sustainability
• The key infrastructure and design elements that support pedestrian access
• How urban planning and policy influence walkable, inclusive cities
• Practical strategies for improving walkability at all scales

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.

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.

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).