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Introduction to the Program
Analiza los ejemplos más destacados de ciudades autosuficientes, biofílicas o esponja para obtener una perspectiva única de los retos futuros de la Infraestructura Urbana”
Para poder comprender y avanzar en la Strategic Urban Infrastructure Planning, es necesario contextualizar la situación actual del desarrollo urbano. Las ciudades del futuro y presente se han de adecuar a metas como los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, las Agendas Urbanas o el ONU-Habitat. Los profesionales e ingenieros que posean unas competencias avanzadas en esta área tendrán una ventaja clara para liderar los proyectos urbanos más ambiciosos.
Así las cosas, TECH ha reunido a un equipo de expertos en la planificación y ejecución de infraestructuras urbanas. Su amplio conocimiento ha permitido elaborar una titulación concisa, en la que se ofrece una actualización pormenorizada en planificación, infraestructuras verdes urbanas y monitorización avanzada de la habitabilidad, resiliencia y calidad de vida. Con todo este set de conocimientos y herramientas, el egresado aportará una propuesta de valor de calidad que lo posicionará como un profesional referente en su campo de actuación.
Además, siendo conscientes de lo complicado que puede ser en muchas ocasiones combinar las responsabilidades académicas con las personales y laborales, TECH ha programado todo el contenido de forma 100% online. Así, el alumno no depende de horarios inamovibles ni la obligatoriedad de las clases presenciales, sino que puede decidir en todo momento como cursar la titulación, pudiendo descargarse la totalidad del contenido desde el propio Campus Virtual.
Descárgate todo el material que encontrarás en el Campus Virtual y estúdialo a tu propio ritmo, sin ataduras ni obligaciones presenciales”
Esta Postgraduate diploma en Strategic Urban Infrastructure Planning contiene el programa educativo más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:
- El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en arquitectura y diseño de infraestructuras verdes sostenibles
- Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
- Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
- Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
- Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
- La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet
Tendrás a tu disposición una gran cantidad de material multimedia de gran calidad, con vídeos en detalle y lecturas complementarias para cada tema tratado”
El programa incluye, en su cuadro docente, a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.
Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.
El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.
Estudia la tecnología detrás de la planificación y obtención de datos en ciudades sostenibles, profundizando en el Big Data y Machine Learning más avanzados"
Apóyate en la experiencia de todo el cuadro docente, conformado por auténticos referentes en Strategic Urban Infrastructure Planning"
Syllabus
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"
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Urban Infrastructure Planning
The strategic planning of urban infrastructures aims to develop a long-term vision for the sustainable development and growth of cities and urban communities. This planning involves the assessment and analysis of the city's current and future needs in terms of infrastructure, including transportation, water, energy, communications, and information technology.
Proper strategic planning of urban infrastructure requires the participation of various stakeholders, including local government, private entities, local communities, and infrastructure experts. These stakeholders must work together to identify the city's needs, define objectives and goals, and create a comprehensive plan with specific strategies and actions to achieve them.
It is important to mention that strategic planning for urban infrastructure should consider aspects such as sustainability, social inclusion and resilience to natural disasters. It should also be in line with urban development plans, and in many cases should be regularly updated and adapted as the city evolves and community needs change.
Strategic urban infrastructure planning is critical to the sustainable development of cities and urban communities. It requires the active participation of multiple stakeholders and a long-term approach to address the current and future needs of the city.
Students of the program will be trained for strategic planning of urban infrastructure, develop as advisors and consultants for governments, businesses and non-governmental organizations. In addition, these experts can contribute significantly to the creation and development of sustainable and efficient urban infrastructures that improve the quality of life of urban communities.