All Things Urban

Our summers are getting hot! Most cities are not prepared to manage heat and prevent impacts on wellbeing.

And have you heard of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect? How seriously can it impact health? How does it relate to climate change? and to mobility? Do yo believe it being irreversible?

This course will give you answers to these questions, by exploring the UHI effect, its causes and the solutions that have emerged in recent years. Enjoy!

In this course, you will:

– Understand what is Urban Heat Island and the impacts on human health and wellbeing

– Identify the causes of UHI and its relationship with mobility and climate´s change.

– Explore cooling solutions to effectively reduce the UHI effect in urban areas.

This course is aimed at all urban professional profiles directly concerned about urban effects on health: Urban planners, Transport planners, Architects, Landscape architects, Civil Engineers and other Professionals involved in the field of urban mobility. It is also aimed to those that actively work in urban environments such as Local Politicians, City Administration professionals and Decision-makers regarding urban design and rules.

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).