Planning for Sustainable Urban Development: A 5-Day Course Event, 14.Jul.2025

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement sustainable urban development strategies. Covering key aspects such as smart growth, green infrastructure, and sustainable transportation, the course provides a holistic approach to creating resilient, eco-friendly cities for the future.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles and challenges of sustainable urban development
• Develop strategies for implementing smart growth and green infrastructure
• Learn to integrate sustainable transportation and energy systems into urban planning
• Gain skills in community engagement and participatory planning processes
• Analyze case studies of successful sustainable urban development projects

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Sustainable Urban Development

• Introduction to sustainable urban development concepts
• Global urbanization trends and challenges
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their urban implications
• Urban ecology and ecosystem services

Day 2: Smart Growth and Land Use Planning

• Principles of smart growth and compact city design
• Transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies
• Mixed-use zoning and adaptive reuse of buildings
• Green space planning and urban biodiversity

Day 3: Sustainable Transportation and Mobility

• Integrated transportation planning
• Active transportation infrastructure (walking and cycling)
• Public transit systems and multimodal integration
• Electric and autonomous vehicles in urban contexts

Day 4: Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy

• Green building design and certification systems
• Urban water management and green stormwater infrastructure
• Renewable energy integration in urban areas
• Waste management and circular economy principles

Day 5: Implementation and Community Engagement

• Participatory planning processes and stakeholder engagement
• Financing sustainable urban development projects
• Policy frameworks and governance for sustainability
• Monitoring and evaluation of sustainable urban initiatives

Practical Wins for Participants

• Develop a sustainable urban development action plan for their city or region
• Create a toolkit for implementing green infrastructure projects
• Design a community engagement strategy for sustainable urban initiatives
• Formulate policy recommendations for promoting sustainable transportation