Sustainable Planning
Objectives
The course aims to provide students with the essential elements for understanding territory and its organization from a sustainable perspective. This includes the understanding of concepts, the identification of problems, the analysis of key variables, and the use of tools and policies that promote sustainable spatial planning and management, taking into account the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
This course will develop students'' critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as their understanding of key institutions, legislation, and spatial planning instruments. It will also equip students with the skills necessary to understand the importance of sustainable planning at different scales and to integrate it into policies, strategies, programs and projects.
General characterization
Code
12653
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
José Carlos Ribeiro Ferreira, Tomás Augusto Barros Ramos
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
not applicable
Bibliography
Ferrão, J (2011) O Ordenamento do Território como Política Pública. Lisboa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
Ferreira, J.C. et al (2020) Estrutura Ecológica Municipal de Setúbal - Uma Infraestrutura Verde para um ordenamento do território de base ecológica. NOVA FCT / MARE.
Metternicht, G. (2018) Land Use and Spatial Planning: Enabling Sustainable Management of Land Resources. Springer. Sydney.
Ramos, T.B. (2019) Sustainability Assessment: Exploring the Frontiers and Paradigms of Indicator Approaches, Sustainability, 11, 824.
Randolph, J. (2012) Environmental Land Use Planning and Management. Island Press. 2nd Rev. ed., Washington.
Rydin, Y. (2012) The purpose of planning. Policy Press. Bristol.
Sadler, B., et al (eds.) (2015). Handbook of Strategic Environmental Assessment. Routledge, New York.
Teaching method
The Theoretical Classes provided students with the theoretical content and will be seen as a route guiding research activity (individual or group) and intend to stimulate critical thinking. The practical classes will enable students with skills in practical and field work, oriented to learning-by-doing through problem-solving.
The teaching method is oriented to the students to develop: a) critical thinking; b) Individual and group ability to develop and use a method closer to the reality studied; c) the ability of argumentation and reasoning consistent in exposure the studied themes individual or in group. The tutorial system will be provided using the e-learning system. Ongoing assessment based on two group assignments and two evaluation tests. In addition, is also weighted the resolution of practical exercises and the frequency of lessons and general student performance during the semester.The teaching method is oriented to the students to develop: a) critical thinking; b) individual and group ability to develop and use a method closer to the reality studied; c) the ability of argumentation and reasoning consistent in the exposure of the studied topics individually or in group. The tutorial system will be provided through the e-learning system. Ongoing assessment based on two group assignments and two evaluation tests. In addition, the solution of the practical exercises and the frequency of the lessons and the general performance of the student during the semester is also weighted.
Evaluation method
Evaluation
a) Individual evaluation of the theoretical component (40%) through the completion of two tests corresponding to 20%.
b) Theoretical-practical assessment through group work (60%) with two deliveries: a) Delivery of the 1st Work (15%) with presentation and discussion. b) Delivery of the 2nd Work (45%) with presentation and discussion.
Final grade: the final grade is the result of the weighted arithmetic average of the grades obtained in the two tests (40% of the final grade, with an average of the two tests ≥ 9.5 points) and in the group work (60% of the final grade, with an average of the two works ≥ 9.5 points).
Attendance
To attend the course, you must meet the following requirements:
a) Attend the obligatory percentage of TP classes;
b) The completion of two practical works with an average grade ≥ 9.5.
Subject matter
1. Sustainability and spatial planning principles and concepts.
2. The integration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals into spatial planning (SP). Environmental planning and ecological base management.
3. Historical evolution and planning schools.
4. Planning, system, process, strategic environmental assessment, follow-up and monitoring of plans.
5. Political-administrative organization and stakeholders in the planning process. Levels of spatial planning and scales.
6. Planning methods and territorial sustainability assessment.
7. Co-construction processes and participatory approaches.
8. Territorial structuring systems: urban; mobility; environmental protection and management (Ecological Structure, Green Infrastructure and Protected Areas).
9. Land use legal territorial determinants of public interest.
10. National, sectoral, regional, local and special planning instruments: legal, institutional and administrative framework.
11. Case studies and practical applications.