Urban Flood Mitigation and Resilient City Design

As extreme weather events become more frequent, understanding how cities withstand or fail during major storms is critical for future urban planners, engineers, and environmental advocates. This course explores the intersection of urban design, hydrology, and climate adaptation, using historical storm events as a foundation for building safer environments. You will learn how to analyze vulnerable metropolitan areas and implement modern resilience strategies. What you'll learn: Understand the core principles of urban hydrology and how natural water systems interact with built environments; Analyze historical urban flooding events to identify planning and engineering failures; Evaluate modern flood mitigation infrastructure, including green infrastructure and sustainable drainage systems; Apply climate-resilient design frameworks to coastal and low-lying urban areas; Formulate policy recommendations that balance urban growth with environmental safety. The course begins with foundational concepts in urban geography and hydrology, then moves into analyzing real-world storm impacts, and concludes with modern, forward-looking design solutions for resilient cities. This course is designed for beginners interested in urban planning, civil engineering, or environmental studies, requiring no prior technical experience. Start learning how to design the safe, sustainable cities of tomorrow.