On-Demand
February 2022
1 HSW CE Credit, AIA # DAS445-22 - 1, IDCEC # 116001 - 1 HSW CEU
Co-design - also known as participatory planning - is an approach to building active, livable, more accessible, democratic and inclusive cities and communities. Co-design is based on the belief that bringing together citizens’ knowledge with the expertise of professional architects, planners and designers leads to stronger and more durable planning outcomes.
This course aims to provide basic understanding of the importance of engaging the community and future users in the design process from the very beginning in a way of adding different perspectives towards more intelligent, resilient and inclusive projects. In addition, the course seeks to demonstrate how inclusive participation in the design of cities contributes positively to the health, safety and well-being of both habitats and citizens and how this practice is related to the SDGs. As a participant, you will leave with a clear idea of how participative planning starts off from the necessity of generating sustained alternative habitats in parallel to the democratization of the design process. You will also be able to critically reflect on opportunities and challenges arising from such a process.
The content of this course has not been approved by the United Nations and does not reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States.
Bibiana Pinto is an expert in citizen participation processes focusing on co-creating mechanisms for just, inclusive and sustainable cities. She has contributed to the design of urban gardens in Berlin and worked for projects and start-ups in developing communication spaces with the aim of improving quality of life and welfare of citizens. Bibiana puts much emphasis on lifelong learning and has recently completed a certificate in environmental management with agile methodology processes.
Entire 2023 series
$345 Single payment
Single session
$45 Single payment
Entire 2023 series
$29/month 12 Monthly payments
In joining the Change by Design series, you’ll be exposed to new points of view, have the opportunity to develop your own vision for your work, and get inspiration and practical tips for how to act on that vision.
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Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Taleen Josefsson
THU, 1-2PM EST
December 14, 2023
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
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February 2023
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Sameera Chukkapalli Holmes
August 2022
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Lisa Waxman
July 2022
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Omar Degan
April 2022
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Fabian Hörmann
January 2022
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Katerina Dimova
October 2021
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Wandile Mthiyane
May 2021
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Lynne Wilkinson
February 2021
1 HSW CE Credit
Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design
with Lisa Waxman
April 2020
1 HSW CE Credit
Large-scale changes all start small. Yet, little by little, it all contributes to building the world we want to live in. It starts with a simple conversation. Our Change by Design series is that conversation starter.
Join our series of monthly 1-hour sessions curated to bring you innovative ideas from world-leading practitioners. We invite you to make a difference - locally and globally - one conversation and project at a time.
Need more motivation? Read our Change by Design inspiration post.
