Skip to 0 minutes and 13 seconds People move between countries, or even within a country, for a variety of reasons. But did you know that it is cities that attract the majority of migrants? Yes. A close relationship exists between human mobility and urban growth. And this is what we will investigate during this course. We will look at different types of migration and how they change city landscapes physically, economically, socially, and of course culturally. Think of major metropolises, such as New York and Buenos Aires, that would not exist today had they not been the destination of massive migrant flows. And of industrial cities in North America and Western Europe that depended heavily on migrant workers.
Skip to 1 minute and 2 seconds We will look at how migrants have contributed to the economic innovation and growth of cities around the world. For example, by creating new businesses and establishing trade links with their countries of origin. We will consider how migrant settlement patterns and use of public space shape a city and are perceived by its citizens. We will also analyse some of the problems that have arisen in cities as a result of migration, such as social integration. And we will reflect on the possibilities and limits of urban policies in addressing such challenges. Follow our course and you will access stimulating expert interviews, interesting articles, and instructive case studies. Join the discussions and test your learning.
