Analyze the most outstanding examples of self-sufficient, biophilic or sponge cities to gain a unique perspective on the future challenges of Urban Infrastructure"

In order to understand and advance in the Strategic Urban Infrastructure Planning, it is necessary to contextualize the current situation of urban development. The cities of the future and present have to adapt to goals such as the Sustainable Development Goals, the Urban Agendas or UN-Habitat. Professionals and engineers with advanced skills in this area will have a clear advantage to lead the most ambitious urban projects.

TECH has assembled a team of experts in the planning and execution of urban infrastructures. Their extensive knowledge has enabled the development of a concise program that provides a detailed update on planning, urban green infrastructure and advanced monitoring of livability, resilience and quality of life. With all this set of knowledge and tools, the graduates will provide a quality value proposition that will position them as a reference professional in their field of action.

In addition, being aware of how complicated it can often be to combine academic responsibilities with personal and work responsibilities, TECH has programmed all the content 100% online. Students do not depend on fixed schedules or the obligation to attend classes, but can decide at any time how to take the program, being able to download all the content from the Virtual Campus itself.

Download all the material you will find in the Virtual Campus and study it at your own pace, with no ties or obligations"

This Postgraduate diploma in Strategic Urban Infrastructure Planning contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Design of Sustainable Green Infrastructures
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will have at your disposal a large amount of high quality multimedia material, with videos in detail and complementary readings for each topic covered"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Study the technology behind planning and data collection in sustainable cities, delving into the most advanced Big Data and Machine Learning"

Lean on the experience of the entire teaching staff, made up of true leaders in Strategic Urban Infrastructure Planning "
 

The entire structure and contents of this program have been created based on the Relearningmethodology, in which TECH is a pioneer. This encourages learning through practice and experience, developing in the student values such as critical thinking and problem solving. In this way, an attitude of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity is promoted, reinforced by the large amount of complementary material available to deepen and investigate each topic. 

You will have at your disposal high quality multimedia material, developed by the teachers themselves to make your academic experience more comprehensive and enjoyable"

Module 1. Strategic Urban Infrastructure Planning

1.1. Sustainable Development The role of cities and green infrastructure

1.1.1. Sustainable development at the global level
1.1.2. The role of cities in sustainable development
1.1.3. The role of urban green infrastructure in sustainable development

1.2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1.2.1. Context
1.2.2. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals
1.2.3. SDG Progress and Monitoring Reports

1.3. SDG 3. Health and Well-being

1.3.1. Context
1.3.2. Objectives and Goals
1.3.3. Relationship to the WHO  Healthy Cities Program

1.4. SDG 11. Sustainable Citizens and Communities

1.4.1. Context
1.4.2. Objectives and Goals
1.4.3. Relationship with UN-Habitat, ICLEI programs

1.5. SDG 13. Climate Action

1.5.1. Context
1.5.2. Objectives and Goals
1.5.3. Relationship with the Covenant of Mayors program

1.6. SDG 15. Terrestrial Ecosystem Life

1.6.1. Context
1.6.2. Objectives and Goals
1.6.3. Relationship with UNEP, IUCN and IUCN Programs

1.7. UN-Habitat, the New Urban Agenda (NUA)

1.7.1. Sustainability and social, economic and environmental impact
1.7.2. Intervention mechanisms and action measures
1.7.3. Governance and monitoring indicators

1.8. Networks of cities and municipalities for Sustainability

1.8.1. Global Network of Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
1.8.2. Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Sustainable Energy (PACES)
1.8.3. Cities Alliance, C40 Cities, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)

1.9. Urban Development Trends Related to Sustainability

1.9.1. Intelligent Cities
1.9.2. 15-Minute Cities
1.9.3. Self-sufficient cities
1.9.4. Climate-neutral cities
1.9.5. Biophilic cities
1.9.6. Sponge cities

1.10. International Quality Distinctions in urban sustainability

1.10.1. BREEAM
1.10.2. LEED
1.10.3. WELL Communities

Module 2. Strategic Green Urban Infrastructure Planning

2.1. Urban Green Infrastructure Strategic Planning (IVU)

2.1.1. Urban Green Infrastructure Strategic Planning (IVU)
2.1.2. Scenario Analysis Approach
2.1.3. Key Elements in Planning

2.1.3.1. Green Infrastructure Components
2.1.3.2. Biodiversity
2.1.3.3. Water:
2.1.3.4. Permeability
2.1.3.5. Connectivity
2.1.3.6. Ecological Restoration
2.1.3.7. Adaptation and Resilience
2.1.3.8. Territorial Rebalancing
2.1.3.9. Teamwork

2.2. Methodology for IVU Strategic Planning

2.2.1. Objectives Approach
2.2.2. Main Milestones
2.2.3. Structure Phases

 2.2.3.1. Information Gathering
 2.2.3.2. Analysis and Diagnosis
 2.2.3.3. Action Plan
 2.2.3.4. Implementation
 2.2.3.5. Evaluation and Monitoring
 2.2.3.6. Communication
 2.2.3.7. Participation and Governance

2.2.4. Scope, Validity and Revision
2.2.5. Documentation Generated

2.3. Phases of Urban Green Infrastructure Strategic Planning (IVU): Information Gathering

2.3.1. Study of the information
2.3.2. Collection of Existing Information
2.3.3. Preliminary Studies

2.3.3.1. Contextual Studies

2.3.3.1.1. Legal and Regulatory Framework of each country.
2.3.3.1.2. Historical Evolution
2.3.3.1.3. Urban, Peri-urban and Social Environment
2.3.3.1.4. Other contextual studies of interest

2.3.3.2. Current State of the Territory

2.3.3.2.1. Regional and Municipal Scope
2.3.3.2.2. Urban and Periurban Scope

2.3.3.3. Other Preliminary studies of interest

2.3.4. Tools

2.4. Phases of IVU Strategic Planning: Analysis and Diagnosis

2.4.1. Information Management
2.4.2. Priority Setting
2.4.3. Strategic Analysis
2.4.4. Diagnosis
2.4.5. Conclusions

2.5. Phases of Urban Green Infrastructure Strategic Planning (IVU): Action Plan

2.5.1. Strategic Objectives and Lines of Action
2.5.2. Specific Direct Actions
2.5.3. Transversal Actions
2.5.4. General Guidelines
2.5.5. Ongoing Actions
2.5.6. Timeline
2.5.7. Final Documents

2.6. Phases of Urban Green Infrastructure Strategic Planning (IVU): Implementation

2.6.1. Phases of the Action Plan Implementation Process
2.6.2. Feasibility Analysis within the Organization

2.6.2.1. Timeliness of the Proposal
2.6.2.2. Legal Analysis
2.6.2.3. Processing and Schedule
2.6.2.4. Organizational and Competency Analysis
2.6.2.5. Budgetary Analysis. Implementation Costs. Co-financing
2.6.2.6. Estimation of Human, Material and Technological Resources for Implementation
2.6.2.7. Justification

2.6.3. Institutional Anchoring and Coordination necessary for the implementation of the plan
2.6.4. Impulse

2.7. Monitoring and Evaluation of the Action Plan

2.7.1. Follow-up Process
2.7.2. Assessment

2.7.2.1. Establishment of Objectives and Priorities
2.7.2.2. Definition of Indicators
2.7.2.3. Organization and Scorecard
2.7.2.4. Corrective Actions

2.7.3. Resources

2.8. Actions transversal to planning: Participation and Governance

2.8.1. Stakeholders Analysis
2.8.2. Action Plan
2.8.3. Tools
2.8.4. Implementation and Management
2.8.5. Governance and Participation Plan

2.9. Actions transversal to planning: Communication and Awareness

2.9.1. Communication.
2.9.2. Sensitization
2.9.3. Generation of Alliances
2.9.4. Graphic and Audiovisual Resources Generated

2.10. Case Studies and Best Practices

2.10.1. Successful cases in Europe
2.10.2. Successful cases in Asia and America
2.10.3. Other Approaches to Green Infrastructure Plan Development

Module 3. Monitoring and follow-up of indicators and technology applied to the management and planning of sustainable urban infrastructure

3.1. Use of indicators (KPIs) for the monitoring of environmental parameters

3.1.1. KPIs as a tool for urban management
3.1.2. Public managers
3.1.3. Indicators Requirements

3.2. Urban Environmental Quality Management Indicator Systems

3.2.1. Indicators for cities
3.2.2. SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) indicatorsSustainable Development Goals SDGs
3.2.3. Urban Agendas 2030
3.2.4. Other Indicator Systems

3.3. The urban environment. Adaptation of Cities

3.3.1. Adaptation of Cities
3.3.2. Sectors concerned: Tourism, Insurance, Real Estate, Infrastructure
3.3.3. Solutions Based on Nature (SBN)

3.4. Indicators and monitoring: categorization, frequency of collection, and quality of indicators

3.4.1. Categories of indicators
3.4.2. Recurrence of data collection
3.4.3. Resolution as a criterion for improving the quality of the indicator

3.5. Technology for city planning: Data collection

3.5.1. Data: flour for the cake
3.5.2. Data sources for constructing environmental indicators
3.5.3. Dashboards for managing using KPIs
3.5.4. Technology for citizens as a tool for knowledge and transparency

3.6. Technology for city planning: sustainable cities

3.6.1. Cartography (GIS)
3.6.2. Big Data
3.6.3. Machine Learning
3.6.4. Artificial Intelligence
3.6.5. Digital Twins

3.7. Smart Cities 2.0: Sustainability at the heart of cities

3.7.1. Smart Cities 2.0 from the approach of Sustainability
3.7.2. Creation of a Smart City
3.7.4. Management Platforms
3.7.5. Open Data Portal

3.8. Earth Observation (EO) data for urban planning

3.8.1. Monitoring from space
3.8.2. Copernicus program
3.8.3. International Earth Observation (EO) programs

3.9. Data observatories for the construction of roadmaps to Sustainability

3.9.1. Environmental certification standards
3.9.2. Standards for the construction of data observatories
3.9.3. City monitoring portals
3.9.4. Cities. The SDGs

3.10. Future indicators related to resilience and livability

3.10.1. Quantification of benefits for the improvement of the emotional and physical health of citizens.
3.10.2. Measuring the degree of resilience of cities
3.10.3. Investment and environment

Delve deeper into the topics you are most interested in through a multitude of readings and new complementary material"