Day 1 - Rotterdam

The first module focuses on the historical context of Dutch urbanism and cycling infrastructure, taking Rotterdam and its particular history as the context. Kicking off with a look back at how the Netherlands built its cycling infrastructure over decades, as the day moves on the approach goes from theory – including references to land use policies and transit accessibility – to practice, ending with a tour for the participants to experience the cycling network of Rotterdam and its surroundings.

Day 2 - Delft

The second day goes from macro to micro – taking a closer look at planning regulations and the complexities of creating an active mobility infrastructure through the case-study of Delft. In particular, we will analyse the routes to its University, as the institution plays a major role in the town’s planning process, determining its character and, to a high degree, the organisation of its urbanism. During the second half of the day the focus of the class will be on best practices for healthy mobility, giving an overview on the complexities of the matter and how to bridge them.

Day 3 - Amsterdam

On the final day the focus will be on crisis and other societal shocks as drivers of change, showcasing how transition unfolds in Amsterdam and beyond. This final block aims to break stereotypes, showing how to adjust structures, policies and approaches to make them permeable to triggers and transitions, in order to become feasible and efficient drivers of change. The last session will be a summary, pointing explicitly at how to connect the different matters discussed over the previous days. As a closure, a festive borrel will follow.