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Regional and Urban Planning

Code 17888
Year 5
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 5
Workload TP(45H)
Scientific area Urbanismo
Entry requirements Do not apply to this subject.
Learning outcomes Understanding the complex systems of cities; Analyzing urban dynamics, the relationships between different elements of the city, and the
scales of intervention; Mastering, knowing, and applying various planning instruments (laws, plans, etc.) and spatial analysis tools; Developing sustainable and innovative projects that enhance quality of life, environmental sustainability, and social equity while addressing
social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions. Considering the multidimensional aspects of urban planning, aiming for
integrated and holistic solutions. The teaching method should be diverse and engage students in activities that promote active learning and knowledge construction. Some suggestions include: Lectures using slides, videos, and other visual resources. Analysis of real-world case studies. Encouraging collaboration, exchange of ideas, and development of communication skills. Individual research culminating in the production of written assignments.
Syllabus Concepts, History, Evolution, and Trends
Historical aspects of urbanization, the New Urban Agenda, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Planning Instruments
Land-use laws, master plans, regional plans, mobility plans, tourism plans, risk management plans, etc.
Urban and Regional Strategic Planning
Vision for the future, definition of objectives and indicators, particularly for smart, resilient, and inclusive cities.
Participatory Planning
The importance of social participation in planning processes. Tools for public participation, co-creation, and collaborative design.
Urban and Regional Management
Public policies, urban and regional governance, resource management, public-private partnerships, and project management.
Contemporary Challenges in Urban and Regional Planning
Climate change, social inequalities, rapid urbanization. Sustainable tourism, urban mobility, innovative urban forms, risk management,
humanitarian urbanism, and the SDGs.
Main Bibliography Bauman, Z. (2001). Modernidade líquida. Jorge Zahar Editor.
Brugmann, J. (2009). Welcome to the urban revolution: how cities are changing the world. Bloomsbury Press.
Capra, F. (1996). A teia da vida: uma nova compreensão científica dos sistemas vivos. Cultrix.
Castells, M. (1999). A era da informação: economia, sociedade e cultura (Vol. 1). Paz e Terra.
Davis, A. (2023). From shelter to settlement: a study of camp and camp-like cities. Routledge.
Foucault, M. (1987). Vigiar e punir: nascimento da prisão (20ª ed.). Vozes.
Harvey, D. (1992). A condição pós-moderna (10ª ed.). Loyola.
Lefebvre, H. (2001). O direito à cidade. Centauro.
Roy, A. (2011). The insurgent architect: from the camp to the planned city. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, 29(5), 779–800. https://doi.org/10.1068/d4810
Rockefeller Foundation. (s.d.). 100 resilient cities. Recuperado em 15 de setembro de 2024, de https://www.rockefelle
Sachs, I. (2009). Caminhos para o desenvolvimento sustentável. Garamond.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Written Assignments: Case analyses, essays on specific topics, and the development of regional planning proposals.
Portfolios: Creation of portfolios with individual or group projects, demonstrating the application of acquired knowledge.
Presentations: Group presentations on the outcomes of their work.
Participation in Debates: Assessment of active participation in classroom discussions.
The result of the assessment of the assignments must total 10 points in order to pass the course.
Note: assignments are graded on a scale of 0 to 20 points.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-10-06

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