Planning for Sustainability

Code:

2ECON22

Acronym:

PS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Economics

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S (of 15-09-2014 to 09-01-2015)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Agrupamento Científico de Economia
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Economics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
ME	0	Bologna Syllabus	1	-	7,5	56	202,5

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To analyse  the interaction between the notions of planning and sustainability; to identify the major challenges of  integrated urban development and proactive urban management; to analyse contemporary issues in integrated urban development and its implications on sustainability; to discuss examples of plans and development strategies, as well as methodologies used in their formulation, implementation and control

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction. Basic notions and key concepts.
2. Integrated urban development, sustainability and proactive urban management.
3. Contemporary issues on sustainable urban development.
3.1. Cities in the knowledge economy, planned locations and cultural districts.
3.2. Cities and transitions for environmental and energy sustainability.
3.3. Social inclusion and housing.
3.4. Tourism, heritage and resources preservation.
3.5. Governance and financing.
4. Practical applications: case studies, tools and methodologies of strategic planning.

Mandatory literature

Burt, G. and van der Heijden, K.; First steps: towards purposeful activities in scenario thinking and future studies, 35, 1011–1026, Futures, 2003
Hammer, S. et al. ; Cities and Green Growth: A Conceptual Framework, OECD Publishing, 2011 (OECD Regional Development Working Papers 2011/08)

Complementary Bibliography

OECD; Delivering Local Development. New Growth and Investment Strategies, OECD Publishing, 2013
OECD ; Compact City Policies: A Comparative Assessment, OECD Publishing, 2012. ISBN: 978-92-64-16786-5 (OECD Green Growth Studies, OECD)

Teaching methods and learning activities

 Classes combine the presentation of the theme and frequent debate with students. National and international cases are explored, with occasional participation of invited specialists. 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Teste	70,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Students write a paper and discuss in class scientific papers and contemporary issues. Evaluation is composed by a test (70%) a research paper (20%) and participation in class (10%).