Urban Planning and Smart Cities

~60 min · 15 stations

Start reading — Station 01

Conductor

The Conductor

Welcome to the transit line for tomorrow. We are mapping the digital arteries of our future cities to see how data and design build better places to live.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify core features of modern urban environments

Station 01: Defining the Modern Smart City▶

• Analyze past urban design strategies

Station 02: History of Urban Planning▶

• Evaluate sustainable building practices

Station 03: Sustainability in Design▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Explain data collection in cities

Station 04: Data and Infrastructure▶

• Assess efficient mobility systems

Station 05: Transportation Networks▶

• Compare energy efficiency models

Station 06: Energy Management Systems▶

• Design inclusive community areas

Station 07: Public Space Design▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Describe internet of things applications

Station 08: IoT and Connectivity▶

• Analyze smart water systems

Station 09: Water Resource Management▶

• Evaluate automated waste systems

Station 10: Waste Reduction Technology▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Discuss digital governance strategies

Station 11: Urban Governance Models▶

• Utilize digital feedback tools

Station 12: Citizen Engagement Platforms▶

• Assess urban security risks

Station 13: Cybersecurity for Cities▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Predict future urban trends

Station 14: Future Urban Scenarios▶

• Propose a smart city solution

Station 15: Capstone Design Project▶

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