Urban Planning: Expressway Removal in High-Demand Cities

As modern cities grapple with housing shortages and environmental challenges, removing underutilized expressways has emerged as a powerful tool for urban renewal. This course guides you through the strategic decisions behind highway removal, showing how reclaimed land can be leveraged for affordable housing, community spaces, and sustainable economic growth in tight real estate markets. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational principles of urban land-use reform and expressway decommissioning; Analyze the economic and social impacts of reclaiming highway corridors for community development; Evaluate strategies for balancing rapid housing demand with community-led development; Explore modern frameworks for equitable transit-oriented development and green space integration; Identify policy tools to prevent displacement and ensure housing affordability during urban regeneration. You will start with the core concepts of urban infrastructure history before diving into policy frameworks and planning methodologies that shape successful highway-to-boulevard transformations. This course is designed for aspiring urban planners, community advocates, municipal policy enthusiasts, and beginners curious about how modern cities evolve. Begin reading today to discover how dismantling concrete barriers can rebuild thriving urban communities.