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Social Inequality

Explore how economic, spatial, and environmental inequalities shape cities—and discover strategies for building more inclusive urban futures.

Social inequality in cities emerges from uneven access to resources like income, education, healthcare, and safe environments. This unit examines economic inequality through the Gini Index, spatial segregation caused by poor planning and infrastructure, and environmental inequality worsened by climate change. By understanding these interconnected issues, learners will explore strategies like inclusive urban planning, improved public services, and job equality programs to build fairer, more resilient cities.

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Introduction to Urban Sustainable Planning and Design

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