OVERVIEW

Knowledge and application of the various planning tools (plans, programs, policies) of their interaction and application in an international context, with reference to the main institutional procedures

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide a wide and updated knowledge and, even if synthetic, of the types of plans and their relationship with other planning tools in light of current choices and of guidelines of the (international and national) legislation and of trends. Particular attention will be given to the topic of sustainable mobility systems, from an environmental, social and economic point of view in order to develop knowledge for correct governance.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims at providing an up-to-date knowledge on the main policies, laws and tools for urban and territorial planning. It examines in depth the most important spatial issues at the local and international level. It analyses the main elements of governance as planning cultures, sustainability, participation and citizenship and sectors of intervention: natural/anthropic risk prevention, smart and sustainable mobility, energy planning.

It is also noted that the expected skills also include: managing social interactions with a collaborative attitude, constructive communication, in group settings and articulation; autonomous decision-making, collaborative attitude, management of human and material resources, coordination and negotiation, as well as required deadlines.

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites.

TEACHING METHODS

The 45-hour teaching consists of face-to-face lectures, which are followed by guided thematic insights/workshops, referred to individuals or small groups of learners, specifically devoted to “safe and sustainable mobility”. The topics are offered with a support of Power Point presentations, released on AulaWeb and Course Teams.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course program includes presentation and discussion of the following topics:

Basics and cultures of planning

Urban plans and procedures 

Tools and indicators of sustainability 

Participation and citizenship

Natural hazards and civil protection

Climate proof design for infrastructure

Urban mobility plan

Best practices for sustainable mobility

Transportation energy planning 

The SDGs covered by teaching are mainly: 9, 11, 12, 13, 15.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Tira M., Van der Krabben E., Zanon B., Land Management for Urban Dynamics, Maggioli, 2011
• Parker G., Street E., Contemporary Planning Practice, Macmillan International, London, 2021
• Lehmann S., Low Carbon Cities. Transforming Urban Systems, Routledge, 2015
• Dalheim H., Planning Better Cities. A Practical Guide. Plagrave MCMillan, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33947-9, 2023
• Rydin Y., Theory in Planning Research, Plagrave MCMillan, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6568-1, 2021

Minor sources are indicated within the teaching materials made available.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is constituted by an oral test.

Basically, it consists of two parts:

- the first: the exposition of the topics illustrated during the lessons

- the second: the presentation and subsequent discussion of the results acquired on a chosen topic, that is considered as an integral part of the oral test.

There will be 3 exam sessions for the summer session (June, July and September) and the witner one (mid-January-February-March). Potential sessions will be shared during the teaching breaks. 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment will be carried out through an oral test, in which the overall subject knowledge and the group work carried out during the course will be evaluated.

The oral exam will mainly focus on the topics dealt with in the lectures and will have the purpose of evaluating not only if the student has reached an adequate level of knowledge, but if he has acquired the ability to critically analyze territorial problems.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Working students and students with SLD, disability or other special educational needs certification are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning modalities.