This course is for urban planners, architects, environmental scientists, and professionals interested in sustainable urban development and Japanese urbanism. It addresses contemporary urban planning issues, focusing on the Garden City concept and integrating green spaces into cities to combat environmental challenges. The course examines the transition from traditional urban structures to green matrices, highlighting green spaces' role in enhancing resilience. It contrasts Western and historical Japanese cities' agricultural integration, advocating for new urban agriculture approaches. The course examines the symbiotic relationship between urban and rural land uses, offering strategies for sustainable urban planning.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Analyze urban planning issues and the Garden City concept. - Evaluate strategies for integrating green spaces and urban agriculture. - Compare Japanese and Western urban-rural land management. - Develop sustainable urban planning visions. To be successful, a basic understanding of urban planning or environmental science concepts is helpful.