Executive Development Programme in Strategic Urban Management

• Strategic Urban Planning: Understanding the fundamentals of urban planning and development, including land use, zoning, and transportation. This unit covers the process of creating strategic plans for urban areas, taking into account population growth, economic development, and sustainability. • Urban Economics: This unit delves into the economic aspects of urban management, including the financial management of cities, urban economics, and public-private partnerships. It also covers the use of economic tools in urban planning and development. • Urban Development and Real Estate: This unit focuses on the role of real estate development in urban management. It covers the development process, including site selection, financing, and construction, as well as the impact of real estate development on urban areas. • Smart Cities and Technology: This unit explores the role of technology in urban management, including the use of data and analytics, smart city infrastructure, and emerging technologies. It covers the challenges and opportunities presented by technology in urban management. • Sustainable Urban Development: This unit covers the principles of sustainable urban development, including green infrastructure, energy efficiency, and climate change adaptation. It also covers the role of sustainable urban development in promoting social, economic, and environmental well-being. • Urban Governance and Stakeholder Engagement: This unit focuses on the role of governance and stakeholder engagement in urban management. It covers issues such as transparency, accountability, and citizen participation, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by multi-stakeholder collaboration. • Urban Design and Public Space: This unit covers the principles of urban design and the importance of public space in urban areas. It explores the role of design in promoting social, economic, and environmental well-being, and covers topics such as walkability, placemaking, and public art. • Urban Housing and Homelessness: This unit focuses on the issue of housing and homelessness in urban areas. It covers the challenges and opportunities presented by affordable housing, gentrification, and housing policy, as well as the role of urban management in addressing homelessness. • Urban Infrastructure and Public Services: This unit covers the infrastructure and public services that are essential to urban areas, including transportation, water and sanitation, and waste management. It explores the challenges and opportunities presented by urban infrastructure and public services, and covers topics such as innovation,