Specialization "Urban Planning and Management"

of the master 'Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (MSc)'


The magnitude and dynamics of urbanisation place an enormous burden on organisations responsible for the planning and management of urban regions. The core objectives of urban planning and management are seen as understanding dynamic urban processes and developing effective interventions that contribute to the sustainability of urban development. Geo-information and geo-information technology play a vital role in supporting these objectives.

Themes in the urban planning course domain include urban poverty, urban transport, infrastructure and public services, disaster preparedness and mitigation, urban environmental planning, land use and land tenure, participatory GIS, and spatial planning and decision support systems.