Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes

Ports and water shape cities. This course examines how spatial design, cultural heritage, and climate adaptation interweave in historic urban waterfront areas.

You'll learn to analyze interconnected challenges: spatial constraints from existing fabric, economic pressures on heritage sites, political dimensions of public space, and ecological consequences of infrastructure. The curriculum emphasizes integrated planning—recognizing that physical structures, institutions, and community outcomes cannot be separated.

You'll work through design frameworks and tools for developing adaptive strategies that honor historical character while building resilience. Designed for urban planners, architects, municipal officials, and anyone rethinking how cities can honor their pasts while adapting to climate and social change.