‘In the “City Project” course, we work in small groups, and each group has to research a different district in Moscow. We learn about the history and the current state of affairs in our assigned district and propose solutions to make the district better. My group is in charge of the Sokolinaya Gora District, which is an older district in the east. This has given me the opportunity to study khrushchevki in a narrower context. But the main aim of the project is for us to propose solutions for the future and to think about how we can make a given district better and more functional as a member district of Moscow,’ Charlotte says. ‘Our particular district has been interesting to study because it is somewhat isolated; the residents are very reliant on public transport to get to the centre of Moscow. And I just think that the convenience of public transport in Moscow is something that’s really fascinating.’
Urbanity’ course. In the first part of the course
which we are in now, we have to read articles by famous urban planners or architects. Then, in class, we discuss their ideas and how we can use these ideas in planning future cities,’ Charlotte explains. ‘For me, it’s interesting, because I have already come across some of the texts in my art history studies. However, now we are discussing them php tutorial: getting started from the perspective of urban planning. It’s a great exercise in learning the history of urban planning and seeing diverse perspectives on how to design cities in different geographical locations. The course really highlights how different areas require different approaches in solving urban planning problems. A solution that would work in Belgium or the Netherlands, would not work in Moscow or an African city, for example. Furthermore, the course is a great exercise in expressing your views in high-level academic discussion.’
Charlotte Rottiers
Aside from the content of the courses, Charlotte also likes that they continuous improvement for cybersecurity are taught in English. ‘It is much easier for me to express myself in these courses compared to my agb directory Russian ones. And I especially like the Shukhov Lab. It is a great space where you can just go and work and ask questions. Everyone helps each other. It’s a really great environment to study in, and I think it facilitates a unique way of studying urban planning.’
