Metropolitan Areas and Urban Governance

This lecture series covers a range of topics related to metropolitan areas and urban governance, including the complexity of urban systems, the role of ICTs in urban governance, business models for urban mobility, and the planning and governance of cities like Detroit, Singapore, and Istanbul. The instructor raises questions about the conceptualization of metropolitan areas, the role of technology in city development, and the potential of public-private partnerships in governing cities. The lectures also explore the impact of fiscal policies, the challenges of anticipating risks in cities, and the possibilities of replicating successful urban growth models.