College: Graduate Program Institute

This specialization focuses on urban growth and urban revitalization, exploring urban planning, sustainable development, community involvement, economic development, and policy analysis. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and practical skills for addressing urban issues and enhancing sustainable urban renewal. Graduates are prepared for careers in urban planning, community development, policymaking, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of urbanization and urban renewal.
• Develop skills in urban planning, sustainable development, and community engagement.
• Learn techniques to analyze urban issues and develop renewal strategies.
• Explore economic development and policy analysis in urban renewal.
• Understand sustainable urban design and smart city initiatives.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in urban growth and renewal.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for urban projects.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Urban Expansion and Urban Renewal - An overview of urban expansion, impacts, and the need for urban renewal.
2. Urban Planning - Principles of urban planning and techniques for creating sustainable urban environments.
3. Sustainable Development - Basics of sustainable development and techniques to promote sustainable urban growth.
4. Community Participation - Principles of community engagement and techniques to involve communities in urban renewal.
5. Economic Development - Basics of economic development in urban areas and techniques to promote local economic growth.
6. Policy Analysis - Methods for analyzing urban policies and developing effective urban policies and systems.
7. Sustainable Urban Design - Principles of sustainable urban design and techniques for implementing sustainable urban design solutions.
8. Smart City Initiatives - Basics of smart city initiatives and techniques for developing and implementing smart city projects.
9. Emerging Trends in Urban Renewal - Analysis of innovations such as urban agriculture and resilient urban planning.
10. Capstone Project in Urbanization and Urban Renewal - A real-world project to apply acquired skills in addressing urban issues or developing urban renewal strategies.

Evaluation Methods:

Urban planning projects, sustainable development plans, community participation strategies, economic development proposals, policy analyses, sustainable urban design solutions, smart city initiatives, research papers, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Urban Planning: A Very Short Introduction" by Patsy Healey.
• "Sustainable Urban Development" by David Cadman and Marja Hoek-Smit.
• "Community Participation: A Practical Guide" by Nick Wates.
• "Economic Development: Policies of Local, Regional, and National Economies" by Edward J. Blakely.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of urban planning, sustainable development, and community participation. Suitable for students interested in urban planning, community development, policy analysis, and related fields.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates may attain a degree in urbanization and urban renewal and pursue certifications such as Certified Urban Planner (CUP) or Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).

Target Audience:

Aspiring city planners, community developers, policy analysts, and professionals looking to specialize in urbanization and urban renewal. This specialization equips students with the skills needed to address urban issues and promote sustainable urban renewal, supporting the development of livable and resilient cities.