The cities of Spain represent a unique laboratory for studying sustainable urban development, blending historic urban fabrics with innovative approaches to contemporary challenges. This course focuses on how Spanish cities such as Barcelona are integrating sustainability into urban planning, transportation, and green building practices. How are these cities balancing preservation with innovation? What strategies are Spanish municipalities employing to address climate change impacts? How have Spanish cities emerged as global leaders in urban transformation and public space design?

Using both classroom instruction and the Spanish urban landscape as a learning environment, students will examine real-world case studies of how Spanish cities are addressing issues like air quality, waste management, and sustainable tourism. Through lectures, field visits, and project work, students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of sustainable urban planning, developing their analytical, research, and problem-solving skills while preparing themselves to engage with global urban sustainability challenges.