About the Challenge

The "Sustainable Cities and Communities" Innovation Challenge invites you to design urban spaces that embrace sustainability and harmony with nature. You’ll develop solutions for green buildings, eco-friendly transportation, and inclusive public spaces.

What You'll Learn

This challenge will help you explore sustainable urban development and the role cities play in building a greener future. You’ll learn to design energy-efficient buildings, integrate nature into urban spaces, and create inclusive, accessible communities.

Your Personal Learning Path

Discover

Learn about Sustainable Urban Development

Build foundational knowledge on the key challenges cities face and understand how SDG 11 aims to create sustainable urban environments.

Analyze

Assess the Current Urban Landscape

Gain insights into what’s working, what isn’t, and where gaps exist in current urban planning and governance models.

Inspire

Learn from Visionary Urban Models & Technologies

Explore inspiring cases of cities that have successfully integrated green infrastructure, walkable neighborhoods, or digital solutions for smarter resource use.

Synthesize

Define Your Urban Sustainability Challenge

Use strategic frameworks to pinpoint the specific urban problem or opportunity you want to address.

Disrupt

Generate Innovative Ideas for Greener Cities

Produce a range of forward-looking concepts that challenge traditional city development models.

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Skills You'll Gain

Urban Planning
Green Building Practices
Nature Integration
Resilience Planning
Community-Centered Design