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STUDY GUIDE 2017-2018

Postgraduate Diploma Course in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for

Urban Planning and Management

C17-UPM-PG-0118 September 2017 - 29 June 2018

University of Twente, Faculty ITC Bureau Education and Research Support

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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE FACULTY OF GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATIONBureau Education and Research Support

DATE LAST MODIFIED18 September 2017

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FOREWORD

DEAR STUDENTS IN THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES,

Welcome to the Faculty ITC of the University of Twente. Having left your family and country, you have come to the Faculty ITC to further your education. We hope that the programme you have selected, will fulfil your expectations.

Education at the Faculty ITC is characterised by: a mixture of theory and practice, often including students' own experiences; a common curriculum for Remote Sensing (RS) and Geo-information Systems (GIS), common for all

Master and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) students; deepening your knowledge in one of the specialisations; individual literature study or project as a Final Assignment of the PGD course.

In the latest edition of the 'Keuzegids Master's', i.e. an overview of the quality of all Master's programmes in the Netherlands, the ITC's Master's programme was given the nomination 'Top Rated Programme' for the third time in a row. A great recognition of the quality of our programme.

We are pleased to present you this study guide for the 2017/2018 PGD course offered full-time at the Faculty ITC in Enschede. This study guide gives you information on the PGD course, an overview of the blocks and the detailed structure of content of the course modules.The PGD course has the same end qualifications as the first part of the Master's programme. Successful completion of the PGD course serves as a basis for entering the second part of the Master's programme. The Faculty ITC offers the Postgraduate Diploma course in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observations with the following specialisations: Geoinformatics (GFM); Land Administration (LA); Natural Resources Management (NRM); Urban Planning and Management (UPM); Water Resources and Environmental Management (WREM).

You have arrived at a faculty of the University of Twente with more than 300 students from over 70 countries. Furthermore, Faculty ITC staff is originating from more than 25 countries: a truly international environment.

However, there is more to life than just education. We would like to encourage you to actively participate in committees and other student activities and to make new friends from around the world. The Student Association Board and the Faculty ITC are organising all sorts of social, cultural and sports activities. Well-known are the International Sports Tournament, the International Food Festival, the International Cultural Event and ITC's participation in the Batavierenrace.

It is our ambition to continue to provide you with the quality of education that you may expect from this faculty of the University of Twente.We wish you the best of success during your studies and an enjoyable stay at the Faculty ITC, the University of Twente and in the Netherlands.

Prof. Dr. Ir. A. VeldkampRector/Dean Faculty ITC

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................1Course structure ..................................................................................................................................................................................3Teaching period ...................................................................................................................................................................................4Events, holidays and breaks ................................................................................................................................................................5Roles within the curriculum ..................................................................................................................................................................6Course learning outcomes ...................................................................................................................................................................8Teaching and learning approach .........................................................................................................................................................9Sources of information .......................................................................................................................................................................11

BLOCK 1: CORE MODULES ...........................................................................................................................................................13Geo-information science and earth observation: a systems-based approach ...................................................................................15

BLOCK 2: COURSE MODULES ......................................................................................................................................................17Introduction to urban planning and management ..............................................................................................................................19The sustainable city and the inclusive city .........................................................................................................................................22The competitive city and the compact city .........................................................................................................................................25The resilient city .................................................................................................................................................................................28Case study urban planning and management ...................................................................................................................................30

BLOCK 3: FINAL ASSIGNMENT .....................................................................................................................................................33Final Assignment ...............................................................................................................................................................................35

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COURSE STRUCTURE

The Postgraduate Diploma course in Urban Planning and Management is divided into three blocks. The blocks vary in length and are divided into three week modules. The number of modules for this course is 12.

BLOCK 1: CORE MODULES Block 1 is the common Core of all ITC educational programmes. It teaches the basic principles of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for studying processes in the system earth and its users.

Module Start End Title Coordinator

1-3 2-10-17 1-12-17 Geo-information science and earth observation: a systems-based approach

Leventi, I. (Julia, MSc)

BLOCK 2: SPECIALISATION MODULESBlock 2 is specific for the different specialisations within the Faculty ITC PGD course (GFM, LA, NRM, UPM, WREM). In this block the basic principles of the specialisation and application of RS and GIS are taught and deepened. The student needs to select a topic for their Final Assignment.


4 4-12-17 22-12-17 Introduction to urban planning and management Madureira, M (Mafalda, dr.)

5-6 8-1-18 16-2-18 The sustainable city and the inclusive city Martinez Martin, J.A. (Javier, dr.)

7-8 19-2-18 29-3-18 The competitive city and the compact city Brussel, M.J.G. (Mark, ir.)

9 3-4-18 20-4-18 The resilient city Sliuzas, R.V. (Richard, dr.)

10 23-4-18 9-5-18 Case study urban planning and management Flacke, J. (Johannes, dr.)

BLOCK 3: FINAL ASSIGNMENTThe PGD course is finalised with a fieldwork project and/or a case-study on which a small report is written and a presentation on the work done is given.


11-12 22-5-18 22-6-18 Final Assignment Bosch, F.H.M. van den (Frans, ing.)

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TEACHING PERIOD

Period Time

1st period 08:45 - 10:30

Coffee/Tea Break

2nd period 10:45 - 12:30

Lunch break

3rd period 13:45 -15:30

Coffee/Tea Break

4th period 15:45 - 17:30

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EVENTS, HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS

2017

Introduction weeks 18 September 2017 through 29 September 2017

Opening Academic Programme ITC 28 September 2017

Winter break 25 December 2017 through 5 January 2018

2018

Public holiday 30 March 2018

Public holiday 2 April 2018

King's day 27 April 2018

Public holiday + bridging day 10 and 11 May 2018

Catch-up week 14 May 2018 through 18 May 2018

Public holiday 21 May 2018

Closing week 25 June 2018 through 29 June 2018

Closing ceremony 29 June 2018

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ROLES WITHIN THE CURRICULUM

Course DirectorVerplanke, J.J. (Jeroen, drs.)

Room: ITC 3-146Phone: +31534874417Email: [email protected]

Course SecretaryNijhuis, M. (Marlies)

Room: ITC 1-109Phone: +31534892230Email: [email protected]

COURSE DIRECTORThe Course Director is authorised by and accountable to the Head of the Scientific Department as well as to the Programme Director. The Course Director is responsible for the specialisation-specific elements of the Master's programme and is the Study Advisor for the students in the specialisation.

CONFIDENTIAL ADVISORThe Faculty ITC is a strong, vibrant community that consists of people from all over the world. We expect all members of our community to respect the diversity of all students and staff. The Confidential Advisor plays an essential role in the faculty's response to harassment concerns. If you are affected by undesirable behaviour, such as bullying, aggression and unwanted sexual advances, you can turn to the Confidential Advisor for help, support and advice. The Confidential Advisor is authorized to receive complaints and will treat information discreetly and privately. You can find the Confidential Advisor, Ms. Annemarie Arets-Meulman, in room 1-164 from Monday - Friday 09:00-14:00 and/or you can send an e-mail to [email protected]

COORDINATOR CORE MODULESThe Coordinator of the Core Modules is in charge of the overall coordination of the Faculty ITC Core Modules 1-3 and has the status of Course Director reporting directly to the Programme Director.

COURSE SECRETARYThe Course Secretary gives administrative and logistical support during the execution of the programme and courses and assists Course Directors and Course Coordinators as well as Module Coordinators. The Course Secretary is the first point of contact for students requiring information regarding the course. The Course Secretary is part of the Bureau Education and Research Support.

mailto:[email protected]

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EXAMINATION BOARDThe Examination Board has to decide in an objective and professional manner whether a student has achieved all knowledge, skills and attitudes, as defined in the Education and Examination Regulations (EER) and the Rules and Regulations of the Examination Board (R&R) to award a degree, diploma or certificate of a specific programme or course. Therefore, the Examination Board monitors and is involved in all aspects of assessment; from policy on assessment (via appointment of Examiners), students' requests to the decision about complaints related to assessment.

EXAMINERThe person who has been appointed by the Examination Board to hold exams and tests and determine their results.

FINAL ASSIGNMENT ASSESSMENT BOARDThe Final Assignment Assessment Board is responsible for the assessment of the Final Assignment exam at the end of the Postgraduate Diploma course.

MODULE COORDINATOREach module is coordinated by a staff member of the Scientific Department. He is responsible for the organisation and execution of the entire module, and is first point of contact for staff and students when questions arise in regards to the module.

PROGRAMME COMMITTEEThe Programme Committee advises the Programme Director on any matter pertaining to Faculty ITC's Master's level programme and credit bearing short courses, implemented by the Course Directors. This includes advice on the curricula, quality assurance, the Education and Examination Regulations and education policy. The Programme Committee is composed of both teacher and student members.

PROGRAMME DIRECTORThe Programme Director is the Dean's delegate on education matters, has been appointed to manage the Master's programme (in Dutch this person is called Opleidingsdirecteur or OLD) and is a member of the Management Team of the Faculty ITC. The Programme Director is responsible for preparation and implementation of education policy, monitoring the implementation of Faculty ITC's programs and courses by the Course Directors and their quality. Moreover, the Programme Director is responsible for the quality assurance of these programmes and courses.

STUDENT ADVISOREach student is assigned a Student Advisor who will advise the student in study-related issues and will answer study-related questions. In many courses the Course Director or Course Coordinator has the role of Student Advisor.

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSEAt successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma course, the student is able to:1. Analyse problems encountered in professional practice and develop appropriate methods for studying

and/or solving these problems;2. Apply appropriate methods for collecting, acquiring and verifying spatial data;3. Use geo-information science and earth observation to generate, integrate, analyse and display spatial

data;4. Evaluate and apply relevant and appropriate methods and models for data analysis and problem

solving;5. Apply practical skills to carry out an independent final assignment;6. Communicate and present results of the final assignment.

These learning outcomes at course level are worked out into learning outcomes at specialisation and module level.

The main aim of the specialisation in Urban Planning and Management (UPM) is that upon completion of the course, the student should be able to develop geo-information science-based approaches for effective task execution and problem solving in urban planning and management.

URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENTSpecifically, upon completion of the course,the student should: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of urban processes and problems, urban planning and

management practices (and theories), and geo-information science-based methods and techniques; Integrate and apply knowledge and techniques of geo-information science and urban planning and

management for effective task execution and problem solving in urban areas; Contribute to the development of geo-information-based knowledge in urban planning and

management; Be able to effectively communicate in a multi-stakeholder working environment; Have the critical attitude and learning skills to continue to study in a largely autonomous manner.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACH

Postgraduate diploma students study module 1 to 10 of the academic oriented Master programme and round of with a Final Assignment.

The academic profile of the PGD course puts strong emphasis on the scientific discipline, a scientific approach, basic intellectual skills, co-operation and communication and the temporal and social context of research.

In their profession, the graduates have to be able to apply knowledge and skills independently. The PGD course is therefore focused at handing over the control of the learning process to the student. At the beginning of the course, the teacher will have the main control and the course will contain some choices, especially concerning preparation for the Final Assignment.

During the course the teacher role will develop towards the role of advisor. The student takes the lead in their learning process by developing their learning plan within the PGD framework and guidelines. The teacher supports this as a coach (while still passing on their experience).

BLOCK 1: MAINLY TEACHER LEDIn Block 1 the teacher takes the lead. The teacher defines the content to be studied and learning tasks and exercises which have to be executed. The student can make limited choices between learning strategies and learning tasks. The number of contact hours between teacher and student is relatively large in this stage. Each student will be assigned a student advisor in Module 1 for advice on study related matters, especially the choice trajectory towards the Final Assignment selection, but also for day-to-day problems, remedial self-study, etc. The student advisor is assigned for the whole PGD course.

HANDING OVER CONTROL FROM THE TEACHER TO THE STUDENT

BLOCK 2: TEACHER AND STUDENT LEDIn Block 2 both the teacher and the student take the lead. The teacher defines the framework in which the student can make their choices about study tasks. The amount of choice options varies across the different specialisations. The student has to start thinking about their PGD Final Assignment and consult staff about its feasibility. The number of contact hours between teacher and student is reduced in favour of group work and independent study and assignments.

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BLOCK 3: MAINLY STUDENT LEDIn Block 3 the student conducts a Final Assignment more or less independently, assisted by a supervisor.

SPECIALISATION MODULESIn Block 2 of the Urban Planning and Management (UPM) specialisation we offer seven domain modules in which the basic geo-information science taught in Block 1 is deepened and applied in the context of UPM.

Module 4 is an introductory module discussing the urban planning and policy process, the roles of different actors in this process and the use of spatial methods and techniques. In this module the themes and contents of modules 5-10 are also introduced.

Modules 5-10 are thematic modules and a project module. Methods and techniques given in these modules are interwoven in such a way that a whole palette will have been offered at the end of module 10.

Module 5 (The sustainable city) addresses the concept of sustainable urban development making use of GIS-based and statistical methods to measure the dynamics of sustainable urban development.

Module 6 (The inclusive city) provides the student with the concepts, methods and tools to analyse and plan for inclusive cities. The student analyses the problem of social exclusion by learning concepts and definitions, methods & techniques and spatial analysis tools that are needed to describe existing conditions and develop spatially targeted planning interventions.

Module 7 (The competitive city) provides the student with spatial analytical methods to understand variations in locational factors and clustering of economic activities as well as the relation of land use planning, land markets and the effects on economic growth. This module provides an overview of the main concepts of a competitive city.

Module 8 (The compact city) investigates urban form and addresses urban spatial development concepts in terms of their spatial interaction. The module covers the most important theoretical concepts that describe the relation between land use and transportation using of a variety of modelling tools and techniques to help analyse and understand this mutual relation and come up with better spatial planning policies.

Module 9 (The resilient city) addresses concepts of urban risk management and approaches to integrate risk form natural hazards and climate change into UPM strategies. The module covers hazard and climate change adaptation plans of cities and assesses community-based coping capacities and strategies.

Module 10 (Case study) involves a real case setting of an urban development and/or planning problem in which important concepts, methods and techniques that have been addressed in previous modules are brought into practice.

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SOURCES OF INFORMATION

STUDY GUIDE IN DIGITAL FORMATwww.itc.nl/studyguide

EDUCATION AND EXAMINATION REGULATIONS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION BOARDwww.itc.nl/regulations

FACULTY ITCwww.itc.nl

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTEwww.utwente.nl/en

http://www.itc.nl/studyguide

https://www.itc.nl/regulations

http://www.itc.nl

http://www.utwente.nl/en

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GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION: A SYSTEMS-BASED APPROACH

Module 1-3

Module code P17-EDU-105

Period 2 October 2017 - 1 December 2017

EC 15

Module coordinator Leventi, I. (Julia, MSc)

INTRODUCTIONThis block (Core Modules) consists of three modules that last for three (3) weeks each. The Core Modules form the basis of the Master of Science programme and the PGD course at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation.

The three modules are the following: Geo-information science and modelling Earth observation Data integration: principles, approaches and user perspectives

During the nine weeks that this block lasts for, the concepts and techniques of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Earth Observation (EO) are addressed and put in context in relation to 'System Earth' and the user. As such the block consists of four interrelated parts: A theoretical part which focuses on the main principles of system theory, GIS, EO, data integration,

and the role of the user; A practical part in which the knowledge gained can be applied and skills can be developed on

operation of industry standard software and tools; An application-oriented part in which participants learn how to individually design and carry out

sequential data processing steps typical for the creation and use of basic GIS and EO methods; Introduction and development of academic skills.

The concepts and techniques introduced in this block will be further enhanced during subsequent modules within the Master of Science programme and the PGD course.

LEARNING OUTCOMESAt the end of the block of these three modules the students will be able to interpret and generate information from Earth Observation, Remotely Sensed data and will have acquired GI Science-related knowledge that will enable them to analyse geodata for making meaningful conclusions. Moreover, they will be capable to identify the components of System Earth and their interrelations and thus, to support users like individuals and/or organizations to make beneficial plans for sustainable environments. Explicitly at the end of the block students must be able to:1. Explain the main processes in system earth;2. Use earth observation data that have been acquired remotely to extract geospatial information and/or

produce date as part of system earth;3. Process, generate, analyse and disseminate spatial data;4. Understand the use of process and observation models to describe earth processes;5. Describe the role of human beings as 'the users' at different levels of scale in the system earth;6. Have basic academic level thinking, communication and learning skills.


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CONTENTThe block covers a wide range of topics offered through lectures, supervised and unsupervised practical sessions, guided discussions, fieldwork, workshops and a case study thats leads to the submission of an assessed technical report. Theoretical knowledge is transferred in combination with the development of skills in software handling and applications.

The knowledge levels that the Core Modules are designed upon are remembering, understanding and applying information. For specific subjects the levels of analysis and evaluation are reached.

PREREQUISITESAdmission to the Master of Science Programme, PGD course or short course

COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)Tolpekin, V. & Stein, A. (eds) (2014): The core of GI Science: a systems-based approach, ITC, Enschede, The Netherlands.

ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD

Teaching / learning method Hours

Lectures 90

Supervised practicals 105

Unsupervised practicals 18

Individual assignment 48

Group assignment 0

Self study 145

Examination 12

Excursion 0

Fieldwork 14

ASSESSMENTStudent performance evaluation during the Core Modules is done on the basis of a number of Individual Assignment Test Marks (IATM) and Digital Test Marks (DTM - online test) which will lead to three Final Module Marks (FMM): For module 1 the FMM will be calculated from the weighted DTM on the Geo-information science and

modelling subjects and from the weighted IATM (Poster); For module 2 the FMM will be calculated from the weighted DTM on the Earth Observation subjects

and from the weighted IATM (Digital Image Classification); For module 3 the FMM will be calculated from the weighted DTM on the Data integration: principles,

approaches and user percpectives, subjects and from the weighted IATM (project report/case study).

All tests are marked from 1-10. The weights of the tests per module are given below:Module 1: FMM = 30%* IATM + 70%* DTMModule2: FMM = 30%* IATM + 70%* DTMModule3: FMM = 40%* IATM + 60%* DTM


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BLOCK 2: COURSE MODULES


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INTRODUCTION TO URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Module 4

Module code M17-UPM-106

Period 4 December 2017 - 22 December 2017

EC 5

Module coordinator Madureira, M (Mafalda, dr.)

INTRODUCTIONThis module aims to develop a critical understanding of spatial planning based on academic discourses, the international development agenda and the student's experiences. In addition the student will develop a spatial understanding of a specific urban issue by applying knowledge and skills in spatial information handling. Throughout the module the role of spatial data and information systems in Urban planning and Management will be highlighted and illustrated.

LEARNING OUTCOMESAt the end of the module, the student should be able to: Distinguish different definitions and approaches to Urban Planning and Management (contexts;

regions; levels); Discuss contemporary urban planning theories and approaches; Identify critical issues in the practice of Urban Planning and Management (a.o. based on students'

experiences); Critically reflect on planning and urban development issues highlighted in the international

development agenda; Describe the role of spatial data and information systems in Urban Planning and Management; Develop a spatial understanding of a specific urban issue; Collect, process and analyze spatial data to report on a specific urban issue.

CONTENTDefinitions and approaches of Urban Planning and Management: Definitions and concepts in spatial planning; Spatial planning in different regions around the world, frameworks, traditions and challenges; Planning and decision making (overview of models, methods & techniques).

Contemporary urban planning theories and approaches: Theories in Spatial Planning; National planning systems; Strategic planning.

Practice of Urban Planning and Management: Cases/projects of urban planning and management; Planning processes; Students' own experiences; Ongoing PhD and MSc research at Faculty ITC; Participatory planning; Group decision room.


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Planning and development: International development debate; Urban and land agenda in the international development debate; Relevant international organizations in the new urban agenda.

Spatial data and information systems in Urban Planning and Management: Spatial data and governance; Municipal information systems.

PREREQUISITES Knowledge and skills in GIS and RS equivalent to that of the Core modules (1-3); Affinity with the field of UPM.

COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)Papers will be distributed in class.



Lectures 46




Group assignment 24

Self study 12

Examination 4

Excursion 4

Fieldwork 4

ASSESSMENT1. Individual test - written - focusing on the following learning objectives: Discuss contemporary urban planning theories and approaches; Identify critical issues in the practice of urban planning and management (a.o. based on students'

experiences).

Weighting (50 %)Type of marking (1-10)

2. Group project/ report - focusing on the following learning objectives: Discuss contemporary urban planning theories and approaches; Describe the role of spatial data and information systems in urban planning and management; Develop a spatial understanding of a specific urban issue; Collect, process and analyze spatial data to report on a specific urban issue.

Weighting (50 %)Type of marking (1-10)


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3. Group project - presentation - focugin on the following learning objectives:

Identify critical issues in the practice of urban planning and management (a.o. based on students' experiences);

Critically reflect on planning and urban development issues highlighted in the international development agenda;

Weighting (0%)Type of marking (fail/completed)

Note: active participation in group work and group activities (e.g. fieldwork) is required.


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THE SUSTAINABLE CITY AND THE INCLUSIVE CITY

Module 5-6

Module code U18-UPM-100

Period 8 January 2018 - 16 February 2018

EC 10

Module coordinator Martinez Martin, J.A. (Javier, dr.)

INTRODUCTIONThe Sustainable CitySustainability has become the global development paradigm since the early 90s. Sustainable cities are cities that balance economic, social and environmental development issues and where decisions are taken based on an evaluation of whether their consequences will be beneficial to sustainable development within the city and the surrounding region. In this module, we will address the concept of sustainable urban development. We will make use of GIS-based and statistical methods to measure the dynamics of sustainable urban development. Available databases and data catalogues will be retrieved to map sustainability indicators. We will study different sustainable urban development frameworks including bottom up planning processes and concepts contributing to sustainable development of cities and regions (such as Local Agenda 21, transition towns, cradle to cradle, peak oil, ecourbanism).

The Inclusive CityCities are unequal. Large sections of urban populations are often poor, amidst other sections of more affluent and even rich people. This problem is particularly evident in cities in developing countries and exacerbated by the influx of (mostly) very poor and marginal groups that are in need of jobs, shelter and basic services such as infrastructure, education and health care. Obviously, access to and quality of these basic services differs amongst socio-economic groups and varies geographically across urban space, leaving the urban poor disadvantaged and limited in their ability to progress. To address these issues, contemporary urban development strategies and policies are directed towards inclusion of the socially and economically weaker groups. These are the groups that need to benefit most from planning interventions and other public investments.

For the student to be able to analyse the problem of social exclusion, concepts and definitions, methods & techniques and spatial analysis tools are needed to describe existing conditions and develop spatially targeted planning interventions. In this module therefore the student is provided with the concepts, methods and tools to analyse and plan for inclusive cities.

LEARNING OUTCOMESAfter the Sustainable City module, the student will be able to: Summarise the important elements required for developing or undertaking a sustainability assessment; Compare/structure different sustainable urban development frameworks according to a set of criteria; Evaluate the applicability of data and data sets related to urban sustainability indicators; Use appropriate spatial and statistical methods to describe and compare dynamics of sustainable

urban development; Deconstruct the sustainability of urban regions by means of sustainability indicators.

After the Inclusive City module, the student will be able to: Describe and compare different perspectives on the inclusive city concept (including the thematic

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Explain the theoretical notions of equity, fairness and social justice and their relation to the inclusive city concept;

Define and operationalise spatial and non-spatial indicators to measure intra-urban socio-spatial variation (e.g. poverty, quality of life, service levels of basic infrastructure and social services);

Apply appropriate spatial and statistical methods to describe socio-spatial patterns within cities (e.g. network analysis, accessibility analysis);

Analyse and assess intra-urban socio-spatial patterns for selected thematic sectors (e.g. quality of life, water and sanitation, environment, health care).

CONTENTThe Sustainable City Concepts of sustainability, urban sustainability; Sectors of sustainability (such as housing, transport, energy, food, health); Analysis of different sustainable urban development frameworks; Indicators, describing and measuring sustainability; Methods & Techniques: indicators, sustainability assessment, statistical analysis; Data catalogues and management.

The Inclusive City Inclusive city concept including the thematic sectors they address; Underlying theoretical concepts of equity fairness and social justice; Thematic sectors of the inclusive city: welfare, poverty, equity, quality of life, environmental justice,

infrastructure and service provision; Policies of inclusion (e.g. urban regeneration); Spatial analysis and mapping of selected inclusive city sectors (e.g. quality of life, service provision); Analysing and mapping spatial variation in networks, access and accessibility.

PREREQUISITES Knowledge and skills in GIS equivalent to that of the Core modules (1-3); Affinity with the field of UPM.

COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S) Field, A. (2013), Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics (4th edition); Handouts - articles.



Lectures 64




Group assignment 42

Self study 58

Examination 6

Excursion 8

Fieldwork 0

ASSESSMENTThe Sustainable City


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(Individual) Summary literature review on sustainable urban development frameworks (30%); Type of marking: 1-10;

(Group) Report on Assessment of Sustainability of Urban Regions (70%); Type of marking: 1-10.

The Inclusive City Theory test (70%); Type of marking 1-10; Exercises outputs and discussion (30%); Type of marking 1-10.

Note: active participation in group work and group activities (e.g. excursions) is required.


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THE COMPETITIVE CITY AND THE COMPACT CITY

Module 7-8


Period 19 February 2018 - 29 March 2018

EC 10

Module coordinator Brussel, M.J.G. (Mark, ir.)

INTRODUCTIONThe Competitive CityCities are the centres of economic growth. They account for a small amount of land mass but are magnets for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Successful cities offer competitive locations that attract skilled workers and are centres of innovation and entrepreneurship. The concept of competitiveness links to the liveability of cities, as the role of soft location factors (e.g. social, cultural and environmental factors) gained an increased importance for economic growth. Classical economic models frequently disregard the role of geography and location to economic activities and the performance of an urban region. This module provides an overview of the main concepts of a competitive city. Furthermore, within the module factors of competiveness are analysed. Students are provided with spatial analytical methods to understand variations in locational factors and clustering of economic activities as well as the relation of land use planning, land markets and the effects on economic growth.

The Compact CityCities are centres in which a variety of functions and activities are organised in a relatively compact space. People engage in these activities through spatial interaction. The way in which these activities are arranged spatially has an enormous effect on the amount of spatial interaction (and thus travel demand) generated and the infrastructure required to facilitate this interaction. The physical manifestation of this spatial arrangement is referred to as urban form, a concept which can help us understand the way cities function in terms of their spatial structure and pattern, at different scales. The processes of land use and infrastructure development that determine urban form are closely linked and are mutually influencing. In this module, we investigate urban form and are addressing urban spatial development concepts in terms of their spatial interaction. We look at the most important theoretical concepts that describe the relation between land use and transportation. We make use of a variety of modelling tools and techniques to help analyse and understand this mutual relation and come up with better spatial planning policies.

LEARNING OUTCOMESAfter the Competitive City module, students will be able to: Describe the main factors of competiveness (i.e. human, physical, institutional and economic factors)

of an urban region; Analyse spatial variations in the economic structure of an urban region and relate this to land

market/tenure, land use planning and general spatial factors; Debate the relation of governance and land issues (tenure, land market, access to land, land taxation,

value increase of land) to land use planning and land suitability; Analyse the case of slum relocation in the context of land markets, land use planning and

competitiveness of cities; Debate possible strategies towards improving urban competiveness via land use planning.

After the Compact City module, students will be able to: Define important urban form concepts (e.g. compactness, density, intensity, accessibility); Quantify a set of urban form indicators using spatial metrics;


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Interpret urban form indicators to understand the changing spatial structures of an urban region; Discuss concepts of urban form and transport interaction and ways to relate characteristics of the built

environment to measures of travel; Explain the application of various models related to urban development and transport studies (logistic

regression models of urban growth, spatial interaction models, 3D models, trip generation, distribution and trip assignment models, choice models);

Apply models for land use growth, urban form analysis, Transit Oriented Development and travel demand.

CONTENTThe Competitive City Factors of urban competiveness and their spatial variation (e.g. clustering, spatial proximity,

infrastructure provision); Economic strategies, e.g. Local Economic Development (LED), endogenous growth; smart cities

(the city as centre of innovation and technology, geo-information in city governance and government); entrepreneurial strategies and PPP; knowledge and creative cities; city marketing and branding;

Land issues and governance: land value, role of tenure, capturing the value increase of land, land taxation;

Land value modelling using a hedonic pricing model employing regression techniques and its link with land use planning;

Linking land values with the case of slum relocation and relate to land market, land suitability and competitiveness (costs and benefits).

The Compact City Urban form, how to quantify it and how it relates to transport; Urban growth and land use modelling; Concepts of urban sprawl, compact cities, smart growth, low carbon development, TOD, walkability

and cyclability; Travel demand modelling; Discrete Choice modelling; Dynamic land use transport interaction modelling.

Assignments on: Urban growth modelling and spatial metrics Transit Oriented Development Travel Demand Modeling and Discrete Choice modelling

PREREQUISITES Knowledge and skills in GIS and RS equivalent to that of the Core modules (1-3); Affinity with the field of UPM.

COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S) Capita selecta from: Rogerson, P. A. (2010), Statistical Methods for Geography: A Student's Guide

(3rd edition); Handouts - articles and book chapters; Introductory notes into transport planning and travel demand modeling, M. Zuidgeest and M. van

Maarseveen, updated 2011.


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Lectures 64




Group assignment 42

Self study 58

Examination 6

Excursion 8

Fieldwork 0

ASSESSMENTThe Competitive City Theory test (50%) Individual assignment (50%)

The Compact City Theory test (50%) Assignments (50%)

Type of marking: 1-10



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THE RESILIENT CITY

Module 9


Period 3 April 2018 - 20 April 2018

EC 5

Module coordinator Sliuzas, R.V. (Richard, dr.)

INTRODUCTIONThe role of cities has changed from places of refuge and buffers against environmental changes to hotspots of disasters and risk. Cities, urbanized areas and their populations are often seriously affected by hazardous (e.g. natural, biological, technological hazards or sometimes combinations of these) and have to prepare for and adapt to the occurring impacts of climate change. Accordingly, city authorities, planners and other stakeholders are searching for ways to include risk reduction and adaptation strategies in their work. The notion of a resilient city includes planning and designing strategies that can help cities to develop the necessary capacities to meet such challenges.

In this module we address concepts of urban risk management and approaches to integrate risks associated with hazards and climate change into urban planning and management strategies. We examine risk-based adaptation plans of cities and assess community-based coping capacities and strategies. We make use of GIS-based methods to conduct urban risk and vulnerability assessments and evaluate potential planning responses.

LEARNING OUTCOMES Identify urban risks resulting from hazards and climate change; Describe the roles of urban planning and management in increasing urban resilience; Apply urban risk and vulnerability assessment approaches and methods; Evaluate community-based risk management strategies and peoples' coping capacities; Develop and evaluate urban adaptation plans and measures.

CONTENT Concepts of risk, resilience, disaster, hazard, vulnerability, mitigation, adaptation, climate change; Urban risk assessment for various natural and technological hazards; Spatial planning for mitigation and adaptation; Climate change mitigation and adaptation; Community-based risk management and coping strategies; Integrated (flood) risk management; Risk-sensitive land use planning; Methods and techniques: risk assessment, (climate change) vulnerability assessment, system

dynamics/flood modelling.

RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and skills in GIS equivalent to that of the Core modules; Affinity with the field of UPM.


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Lectures 40




Group assignment 30

Self study 21

Examination 4

Excursion 8

Fieldwork 0

ASSESSMENTProvisional assessment guide. Theory test (50%) Individual assignment (50%)

Type of marking: 1-10



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CASE STUDY URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Module 10


Period 23 April 2018 - 9 May 2018

EC 5

Module coordinator Flacke, J. (Johannes, dr.)

INTRODUCTIONIn this module the student will work in a real case setting on an urban development and planning problem in which important concepts, methods and techniques that have been addressed in the curriculum can be brought into practice. In this work, the student needs to demonstrate that the student is able to describe, analyse and discuss a planning problem and come up with well-motivated plans on the basis of geo-spatial analysis. The emphasis will be on the student's ability to critically discuss and explain the choices made and to critically reflect on their proposed course of action.

LEARNING OUTCOMESUpon completion of the module, the student will be able to: Develop a local or regional development strategy for a given case and location based on a sound

analysis of the actual situation; Apply suitable spatial modelling and analytical techniques and methods for developing alternative

plans of spatial development for the study area; Assess and evaluate draft plans in terms of their environmental and social impacts.

CONTENT Analysis of recent development and existing policies for the study area; SWOT analysis of the development potential; Strategy development by means of urban modelling, special focus given to the integration of

transport/services and land use interactions; Assessment of alternative spatial plans according to expected impacts; Documentation of the student's work in a series of reports; Spatial suitability mapping of potentials areas within Enschede; Socio-economic, spatial and accessibility analysis for a set of selected locations and neighbourhoods; Evaluation of selected areas.

PREREQUISITES Knowledge and skills in GIS and RS equivalent to that of the Core modules (1-3); Modules 4-9 of the UPM specialisation or equivalent; Affinity with the field of urban planning and management.

RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGEBackground in planning, engineering, geography or social sciences is recommended. Understanding of important processes in urban areas is required, as is the ability to analyse and describe these processes.


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Lectures 10




Group assignment 86

Self study 12

Examination 4

Excursion 4

Fieldwork 8

ASSESSMENT Test 1: Final group report (75%, 1-10); Test 2: Full and active participation in all feedback sessions and project work (10%, pass/fail); Test 3: Group presentation (15%, 1-10).


BLOCK 3: FINAL ASSIGNMENT


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FINAL ASSIGNMENT

Module 11-12


Period 22 May 2018 - 22 June 2018

EC 10

Module coordinator Bosch, F.H.M. van den (Frans, ing.)

INTRODUCTIONThe Final Assignment is an integral part of the Urban Planning and Management (UPM) Postgraduate Diploma course. The Final Assignment period focuses on the application of knowledge, methods and techniques in UPM acquired throughout the course. Besides skills as project planning, problem solving, presentation and communication will be demonstrated by the student.

The Final Assignment will be performed individually. Part of the assignment can be performed in groups but in such case it should clearly show the individual's contribution.

A limited number of topics can be selected for the Final Assignment. Students will receive the terms of reference from staff. Subsequently students will have to plan and carry out the assignment according to the terms of reference.

The output of the assignment will be a final report and a documented database. The results of the assignment will have to be presented and discussed in a public setting.

LEARNING OUTCOMESThe student must demonstrate his competence of the earlier taught course topics in the practical application.

The participant must be able to: Plan and execute a small project assignment dealing with a practical application of GIS and RS tools to

a problem encountered in the professional practice of urban planning and management; Independently apply the knowledge and skills in GIS and RS data structuring, processing and analysis

that have been taught in the UPM course; Prepare a concise report and document the used data; Orally present and defend the work done.

CONTENTStudents will be provided with the general framework of the Final Assignment during module 8. During the period module 8 - 10 the student will write a proposal that has to be finalised at the end of module 10 under guidance of supervising staff. Potential topics will be agreed upon in discussion with supervising staff.

Progress meetings with supervisor(s) will be held during the actual Final Assignment period to monitor the progress. The final outcome will be: a report, documented database and presentation.

PREREQUISITESSuccessful completion of the Core modules (1-3) and UPM specialisation modules (4-10).


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Lectures 0




Group assignment 0

Self study 0

Examination 0

Excursion 0

Fieldwork 0

ASSESSMENTThe assessment is following the ITC assessment procedure, test plan and criteria for Final Assignments of the Postgraduate Diploma courses.

The individual assessment is based on the report of the Final Assignment and the presentation and defense in public.

The contents of the Final Assignment itself, i.e. scope and depth and methods, results and conclusions are the most important in the assessment of quality and mark. Reporting is of secondary importance and presentation and discussion and the process are to be used for the further adjustment of the final mark.

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