Course Description

This course explores the concept of smart cities as centers of sustainability and technological innovation aimed at solving urban challenges like congestion, pollution, and inequality. Using advanced technologies including Digital Twin, AI, Big Data, and IoT, the course discusses strategies for improving urban planning, management, and services to create sustainable, resilient, and prosperous cities.

What Students Will Learn

  • Engagement strategies for residents, businesses, and visitors in urban environments
  • Approaches for collaborative and open leadership in city management
  • Methods for cross-sector cooperation and integrated system development
  • Utilization of data and advanced technologies for smarter urban governance

Prerequisites or Skills Necessary

No prerequisites required. This introductory-level course is suitable for anyone interested in environmental science, urban planning, or related fields.

Course Coverage

  • Importance of smart cities in contemporary urban development
  • Understanding and application of Digital Twin and AI technologies
  • Integration techniques for leveraging big data and IoT in urban management
  • Impacts of smart city technologies on sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Who This Course is For

This course is designed for urban planners, policymakers, environmentalists, students, and anyone interested in the future of urban living and sustainable development.

Real-World Application

Skills learned from this course can be applied in various real-world scenarios, such as enhancing urban infrastructure, developing green spaces, improving public transportation systems, and increasing citizen participation in urban governance. Graduates can work in government agencies, NGOs, urban development projects, or technology firms focused on building smart cities solutions.

Syllabus Outline

  • Week 1: Solutions for Greening Cities – Focus on climate action and green technologies
  • Week 2: Understanding Smart Cities – Discussions on innovation and technology in urban management
  • Week 3: Global Smart City Projects – Case studies and project design strategies for developing urban areas
  • Week 4: The Future of Smart Cities – Trends, challenges, and potential of smart urban development