This Sustainable Urban Development training course is focused on the planning, development, and sustainability of urban centers—both existing and newly developed. These centers share common challenges, such as high population density in limited spaces, significant transportation demands, reliance on external resources, and the generation of pollution and waste.
As urban challenges grow, the sustainability of these centers is increasingly threatened, requiring more investment to address these issues. This course presents solutions for creating sustainable urban environments, focusing on aspects like living conditions, transportation, climate change, and financial stability.
This Energy Training Centre training course will cover:
- Urban planning principles
- The impact of urban development on people's lives and behaviors
- Transportation needs for people and goods
- The influence of globalization on urban landscapes
- Climate change and the financial sustainability of urban centers
This Sustainable Urban Development training course is designed to provide delegates with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by urban development and the solutions for addressing these issues. As global mobility and urbanization continue to rise, urban planners face growing challenges related to city livability. The rapid population growth leads to space and transportation shortages, which are central to the issues urban centers face.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Properly assess city demographics
- Identify potential settlement transitions linked to urban development
- Establish policies for energy security in urban planning
- Develop sustainable road transport pathways
- Recognize the impact of automated rail systems on urban mobility
- Ensure the financial sustainability of urban development
This Sustainable Urban Development training course will utilize proven adult learning techniques, with a focus on case studies and problem-solving through guided examples. The instructor will blend theoretical foundations with practical success and failure stories, supported by videos and tabletop exercises to enhance learning.
Urban design and development have reached critical levels as cities grow rapidly. However, this expansion places significant strain on urban planners and developers, often resulting in a focus on isolated parts of the urban environment, neglecting broader sustainability factors. The mobility challenges, along with the sudden influx of new residents and their unique habits, complicate the long-term sustainability of urban centers.
The prevalent model, where the construction of one residential area funds the next, can lead to financial instability, stalling development and hindering the city’s growth and livability. Organizations involved in urban planning will benefit greatly from equipping their teams with knowledge of urban sustainability issues. This will allow them to mitigate market shocks and preserve or regain sustainable growth.
Urban planning is about managing land use, designing the built environment, and ensuring the sustainable movement of air, water, and resources, including infrastructure like transportation and communication networks. Professionals who can provide solutions to avoid challenges such as pollution, high maintenance costs, and traffic congestion will be in high demand. Learning sustainable urban development techniques will not only enhance participants' knowledge but also provide a solid foundation for career advancement in this field.
This Sustainable Urban Development training course is designed for decision-makers and planners in political, technical, transport, financial, and environmental sectors.
This training course is suitable for a broad range of professionals, but will be especially beneficial for:
- Urban Planners
- Transportation Engineers
- Policy Makers
- Rail transport Professionals
- Environmental Engineers
- Financial Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Professionals involved in the planning and maintaining the city infrastructure
Day One: Sustainable Urban Development Introduction
- Cities of the Past and Cities of the Future
- Housing
- Transportation
- Infrastructure
- Ecology
- Policy and Governance of Urban Planning
- Examples of Sustainable Urban Planning for the Cities
Day Two: Influence of Urban Growth on Sustainability
- Growth Models
- Urban Demographics and Settlement
- Capacity Planning for Urban Infrastructure
- Scarcity of Natural Resources for Urban Centers
- Sustainable Living Environment Planning
- Dealing with the Remnants of the Past
Day Three: The Sustainability of Economics
- Housing Bubbles
- Risky Models of Urban Development Financing
- Painful Lessons of Economic Slowdown
- Financial Sustainability of Urban Development
- Ensuring the Financing of Critical Services
Day Four: Sustainable Mobility
- Sustainable Road Transport
- Capacity Planning
- Parking Issues
- Reserve Capacity
- Rail Transport
- Water Transport
- Air Transport
- Multimodal Transport
- Resources and Delivery Planning
Day Five: Sustainable Urban Development in the Age of Digital Technologies
- Use of Data for Urban Planning
- Development of Smart Cities
- Use of Simulation for Creating the Digital Twins of the Cities
- Centralized Traffic Monitoring and Control
- Assurance of Compliance
- Maintenance Sustainability
