Urban Design
Drawing on the expertise of leading urban design professionals, we take an interdisciplinary approach to current Western Canadian urban design issues.
Urban Design Certificate
Designing functional, sustainable, and beautiful places is the urban design challenge of this century. In this certificate program, you’ll study the economic, social, and environmental considerations involved in sustainable urban design.
Urban Design Courses and Workshops
You may take the following urban design courses (except studios) individually or as part of the certificate program.
- Theory and Practice URBD780
- Visual Communication URBD786
- Economic Fundamentals URBD785
- Planning for Transportation and Accessibility URBD790
- Studio I: Analytic Tools URBD778
- Ecological Planning and Sustainable Design URBD787
- Public Realm URBD789
- Studio II: Synthesis of Urban Form URBD779
- Implementation Methods URBD791
- Urban Revitalization URBD784
- Designing Integrated Neighbourhoods URBD783
Public lectures and events
The urban issues public lecture series focuses on urban issues and consists of 15 to 20 lectures each year. Recent lectures included Joyride: Walking and Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet, and What’s Up With the Viaducts?