Do you ever wonder why you live where you live? How do you go to school: on foot, by car or by public transport? And now imagine that your environment would look exactly as you dream it. What would your typical day look like then? Our environment affects us every day, so let’s learn more about it!

In this course, we will look at the beauty and complexity of urbanism and spatial planning. The science of cities fascinates me because of its diversity: we will deal primarily with social topics, but we will analyze them through different lenses, be it psychology, politics, or the climate crisis. We can also look at the individual, as well as at society and the dilemmas that arise from it. We will look at the history of cities and how the needs of each era were reflected in buildings and the environment. Equality and rights of people in cities and regulations are also hot topics. Personally, I really enjoy the topic of transportation from bike lanes, highways, roads and trams. The beauty of urban planning is also that we can argue with data, but also with people’s thoughts and feelings – we just have to find a balance.

Every day we will look at a different topic. We always start with a small introduction, followed by discussions and interactive activities. We will also draw and plan! We will look at the following topics:
– Introduction: Czechoslovak cities and the effects of planning over the centuries
– History of cities from Rome to American car metropolises
– Transport infrastructure of today
– Fairness in cities: who has what rights?
– Climate crisis: how will we have to adapt to it?
– Conclusion: How can you change your city? + model situations

The course is intended for all curious Discover students! No previous knowledge is necessary – we will mainly talk to each other. Whether you are fascinated by your everyday environment, enjoy playing games like City Skylines, or are interested in ancient Rome, everyone will find something for themselves on the course!