Sustainable Planning
Objectives
With the conclusion of this UC, the student will have acquired knowledge, skills, and competences in the different areas of spatial planning from the perspective of sustainability. Namely:
a) Will be able to understand the concepts, problems, fundamental variables, territorial management instruments and actions that underlie the activity of sustainable spatial planning that integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
b) Develop a critical spirit, analysis and problem-solving skills, and obtain fundamental knowledge regarding institutions, fundamental legislation and the respective planning instruments;
c) Acquire skills to understand the importance of sustainable planning instruments at different scales, as well as the process of integration with policies, strategies, programs and projects.
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 a 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.
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
Ferreira, José C.; Monteiro, R.; Silva, V. (2021). Planning a Green Infrastructure Network from Theory to Practice: The Case Study of Setúbal, Portugal. Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8432.
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., Dusik, J., Fischer, T., Partidario, M., Verheem, R., Aschemann, R. (eds.) (2015). Handbook of Strategic Environmental Assessment. Routledge, NY
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
a) Individual assessment of the theoretical component through a test (in-person) (40%).
b) Theoretical-practical assessment through two group projects (60%).
Final Grade: The final grade is the result of the weighted arithmetic average of the scores obtained in the test (40% of the final grade, with a minimum score of ≥ 9.5) and the practical projects (60% of the final grade, with the average of the two projects ≥ 9.5).
Attendance: to obtain attendance validation for the course unit, you must meet the following requirements: a) Attend the mandatory percentage of TP classes in the subject; b) Successfully complete both practical assignments with an average grade of ≥ 9.5.
Subject matter
1. Sustainability and spatial planning principles and concepts.
2. The integration of the UN Sustainable Development Objectives 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.