The Smart Cities Course. Urban Planning offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of smart cities, a booming sector with growing demand for skilled workers. With a focus on striking a balance between technology and urban planning, this course will equip you to understand how cities have evolved throughout history and how new technologies are transforming the urban landscape. You will learn to develop innovative planning strategies by analysing integrated models that promote sustainability and efficiency. Through the study of real-world case studies, you’ll gain practical skills to tackle contemporary urban challenges. This course is ideal for those who wish to be part of the shift towards smarter and more sustainable cities, equipping you with the tools needed to influence the future of global urban planning.
Smart Cities. Urban Planning
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the historical development of cities in order to analyse them.
- Identify key technologies for smart urban development.
- To analyse urban planning from a strategic perspective.
- To develop integrated models for use in cities.
- Evaluate case studies to identify best urban practices.
- Use technology to optimise urban management.
- To design planning strategies for sustainable cities.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION
Introduction
The city and the region
Urban development and planning
TEACHING UNIT 2. THE CITY THROUGH HISTORY
Introduction
The Ancient World: Greece and Rome
The medieval town
The modern city
The industrial city
The city in the 20th century
TEACHING UNIT 3. TECHNOLOGY AND THE CITY
Introduction
Technology and the city: driving forces and conflict
Technologies associated with the different periods of history
References
TEACHING UNIT 4. PLANNING AND THE CITY
Introduction
The evolution of planning
Key concepts for the professional practice of urban planning
Planning tools
TEACHING UNIT 5. STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic planning
Introduction to the concept
Stages of strategic planning
TEACHING UNIT 6. INTEGRATED MODELS FOR THE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING OF THE SMART CITY
Introduction
The holistic approach to the smart city
Conceptual models of smart cities
Proposal for a conceptual model for the analysis and development of smart city strategies
Smart city projects
References
TEACHING UNIT 7. CASE STUDIES
Introduction
A brand-new city: Masdar
Medellín
References