Activity 1 - What is our project?
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Activity 2 - Who do we work with?
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Activity 3 - How can we work together?
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Activity 4 - What do we need to know?
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Activity 5 - Begin Researching!
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Activity 6 - Where can I find information?
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Activity 7 - What have I learnt so far?
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Research Links
HISTORIAN - WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF URBANISATION ISSUES?
- A short history of urbanisation - Pages 20-31 from this OECD publication outline a brief history of urbanisation and details some of the predicted trends for the future. Can be read online or check this folder for a scanned copy.
- Hidden cities: unmasking and overcoming health inequities in urban settings (Challenging) - This executive summary might be important to provide for historians and social anthropologists in research to certain teams. All students would benefit from reading it.
- The History of Urbanization, 3700 BC - 2000 AD - Interesting YouTube video showing how urbanisation has developed across the world over time. Here is an interactive map version.
- Urbanization - This National Geographic webpage briefly describes urbanisation and gives lots of links to other resources on the topic.
- Urbanization and Its Historical Stages - A one-page website summary of urbanisation and how it has developed.
- Urbanization and the Megacity - This website gives a good overview of how megacities have developed over time.
- World Cities Report 2016 (Challenging) - This source can be used by all roles to help build a stronger background on urbanization or cities in general. The abridged report details the history of urbanization, the challenges, and approaches to sustainability.
SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGIST - HOW ARE URBANISATION ISSUES AFFECTING CITIZENS IN MEGACITIES?
- Atlas of Urban Expansion - This resource gathers data and evidence about major cities globally and could be integrated into your research.
- 14.1 A Brief History of Urbanization – Social Problems - This webpage article outlines a brief history of urbanisation in the USA and some of the social problems caused by it.
- UN Habitat Research and Publications (Challenging) - This page provides links to publications on how cities are dealing with issues of urbanisation from around the world.
POLICY EXPERT - HOW CAN INSTITUTIONS HELP TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN?
- NEW URBAN AGENDA (Challenging) - This policy document was published by the 2016 UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Development. It outlines what governments around the world have committed to in making their cities more sustainable.
- UN Habitat: Best Practices - This UN website showcases some of the best sustainable urban design solutions from around the world.
- UN Sustainable Development Goals - This website gives an overview of the Sustainable Development Goals and specifically details history of Goal #11, Building Sustainable Cities and Communities. It is a great starting point for your research.
- World Urban Campaign: Partners - This page lists publications on sustainable development from organisations and institutions from around the world.
URBAN PLANNER - WHICH CITIES HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS?
- City Lab - This website gives many case studies on solutions to issues cities face globally. Groups can use this in their solutions to specific issues.
- Cities of the Future - This documentary describes successful solutions for urbanization around the world. Ideas can be implemented into a team’s plan of action.
- Kirsten Dirksen - Interesting YouTube channel of videos related to urban home design and how to make homes more sustainable.
- TED Talks: Urban Planning - This list of Ted Talks include multiple speakers’ perspectives on strategies to help promote better urban planning and sustainable development. It could be useful to browse through these videos and use some during the discussion on strategies for sustainable development.
- World Urban Campaign: Solutions - This page gives lots of links to real-world projects that have been implemented around the world and that could be used to inspire your group.