The Master’s Degree in Territorial Planning and Environmental Management is a comprehensive program designed for professionals and graduates seeking to specialize and update their knowledge in territorial planning and environmental management. This program provides you with a comprehensive overview of the regulatory and operational frameworks governing spatial planning, offering an in-depth exploration of urban and regional planning—from land-use law to detailed urban management. You will learn to conduct rigorous environmental impact assessments, applying advanced methodologies to identify, predict, and evaluate the effects of projects and activities. You will implement pollution control strategies, which are essential for environmental sustainability and the protection of ecosystems. You will develop a deep understanding of the legal status of rural and urban property, as well as coastal zone management and coastal legislation, ensuring compliance with the Coastal Act and other applicable regulations. You will master practical skills in digital cartography, using advanced tools such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD Map 3D for spatial analysis and visualization. This knowledge equips you to lead the response to current and future challenges in land and environmental management, transforming your strategic decision-making ability and your influence on large-scale projects. You will position yourself as an expert capable of integrating a global vision with precise technical application, promoting sustainable urban planning and responsible environmental management.
Objectives
• Lead the development of strategies for spatial planning and environmental management, optimizing resources and outcomes. • Design and implement land-use and urban development policies, incorporating the applicable regulatory framework. • Assess the environmental impact of complex projects, developing effective and sustainable mitigation measures. • Manage and control sources of environmental pollution, applying advanced protocols and innovative solutions. • Integrate principles of ecological sustainability into land-use planning and management, promoting balanced development. • Make strategic decisions based on an analysis of coastal regulations and coastal zone management, ensuring compliance. • Master the use of advanced digital mapping tools, such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD Map 3D, for spatial analysis and representation. • Lead urban planning and rural and urban property management projects, applying a thorough understanding of the legal framework.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Introduction to Land Use Planning
Globalization and Land Use Planning
The Legal Status of Rural Property
Regulations at the European, national, and regional levels
Legal Framework for Land Use
Basic Concepts and Management of Agricultural Property
Land Consolidation
Minimum units and cultivation funds
On Preemptive Rights
The Exercise of the Right of First Refusal by Adjacent Property Owners
Expropriation
Agricultural and Environmental Protection Policies
Urban Property: Essential Concepts
Key Elements of Urban Planning
Surface Rights and Urban Land Rights
Proposals for the equitable distribution of benefits and burdens arising from urban planning
Fundamentals of Expropriation
The Cooperation System
Compensation
Condominium
Private residential complexes
The right to time-share use
Comparative Law: State Coastal Legislation vs. Regional Coastal Planning
Coastal Legislation and Urban Planning Law
Land-Use Classification of Lands Governed by Coastal Legislation
Restrictions on the Use of Public Maritime-Terrestrial Lands for Urban Development
Coastal Easements: Impact on Urban Planning
Study of STC 2. Completed Urban Development Projects. The Obligation to Restore
The Evolution of Tourism Development and Planning
Principles of Land Use Planning and Urban Development
The Principle of Sustainable Development and Land Use Planning
Comparative Regional Legislation
Tourism planning tailored to different sectors and tourist destinations
Protection of Protected Natural Areas
Human Impact on Protected Natural Areas
Principles of Urban Planning
Theoretical Framework for Urban Planning
Key Components of Urban Planning
Urban Planning Process
Challenges in Urban Planning
Introduction to Urban Structure and Function
Models and Theories in Urban Planning
Components of the Urban Structure
Urban functionality
Theoretical Framework for Territorial Diagnosis
Methodological Approaches
Data Collection Techniques
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Theoretical Framework for the Design and Management of Public Spaces
Principles of Public Space Design
Types of Public Spaces
Strategies for Managing Public Space
Introduction to Urban Mobility and Transportation
Historical Context of Urban Transportation
Current Trends in Urban Mobility
Principles of Urban Transportation Planning
Challenges in Urban Mobility
Urban Infrastructure
Urban Services
Smart Cities and Global Urban Development
Regulatory Frameworks for the Development of Smart Cities
Introduction to Urban Planning
Urban Planning in Spain
Current Urban Planning Regulations
Principles of Current Land Use Regulations
Legal Entities Involved in an Urban Planning Process
Solved Exercise. Cerdá Plan
Solved Exercise. Conflict of Jurisdiction
Land Use Regulations
Rights and Responsibilities in Urban Planning
Powers Under Land Ownership Law
Obligations and Responsibilities Associated with Land Ownership
Building Permit
Solved Exercise. Certificate of Compliance with Urban Planning Requirements
Solved Exercise: Issuance of a Building Permit
Basic Land Use Criteria
Transparency and Effectiveness in Public Urban Planning Management
Basic Soil Conditions
Rural Land Use
Urban Transformation
Assessment and Monitoring of the Sustainability of Urban Development
Responsibilities for Promoting Urban Transformation Initiatives
Other Urban Planning Issues
Solved Exercise. Documentation for Starting Construction
Solved Exercise: Land Subdivision
Planning: Introduction
Elements of Planning
Planning Tools
Partial Plans
Solved Exercise: Legitimacy of Actions
Solved Exercise. Planning
Introduction to the Concept of Compulsory Expropriation
Implementation Rules
Parties to the expropriation proceedings
Types of Expropriation
Expropriation Procedure
Solution to the Exercise. Identify the parties involved in the expropriation process
Solved Exercise. Notice of Occupancy in Expropriation Proceedings
Valuation Rules
Land Valuation
Optional actions: compensation
Interest Applicable to Land Valuation
Tax Assessment and Self-Assessment
Solved Problem. Find the actual value of the annuity
Solved Exercise: Calculation of Compensation for Expropriation
Mortgage Principles and Urban Planning
Registration under urban planning regulations
Pre-litigation Notices
Procedure
Solved Exercise. Acts Subject to Registration
Worked Example: Cancellation of a Preventive Registration
Urban Planning
Planning Permits
Urban Planning Obligations: Maintenance, Order of Execution, and Dilapidation
Protection of the Rule of Law
Penalty System
Solved Exercise: Municipal Subdivision Permit
Solved Exercise. Demolition Order. Violation of Urban Planning Laws
Crimes Committed by Developers, Builders, or Project Managers
Crimes Committed by Public Officials or Government Employees
Solved Exercise: Criminal Liability of Technical Directors
Solution to the Exercise. Criminal Liability of Public Officials
Introduction to Urban Planning
Anthropology of Urban Planning
Planning: Introduction
Elements of Planning
Partial Plans
Introduction to Urban Planning
Urban Planning in Spain
Relevant Definitions in the Provisions of Royal Legislative Decree 7/2015
Principles of the Currently Effective Regulations
Citizens' Rights
Duties of a Citizen
Basic Statute on Initiative and Participation in Urban Planning Activities
Legal Status of Land Ownership
Basic Land Use Criteria
Basic Soil Conditions
Assessing and monitoring the sustainability of development, and ensuring the technical and economic viability of urban development projects
Transparency and Effectiveness in Public Urban Planning Management
Transfer of Real Estate and Urban Planning Obligations
New Construction Declaration
Building Assessment Reports in Accordance with Current Regulations
Scope of the Valuation System
General Criteria for Real Estate Appraisal
Valuation of Rural Land
Appraisal of Developed Land
Compensation for the right to participate in new development projects
Compensation for the initiative to promote urban development or construction projects
Land Valuation Under the Principle of Equitable Distribution of Benefits and Burdens
Valuation Methodology
Regulations Governing Expropriations for Land-Use and Urban Planning Purposes
Fair Price
Occupancy and Registration in the Property Registry
Acquisition free of encumbrances
Methods of Expropriation Administration
Circumstances for Reversal and Reassessment
Grounds for Compensation
Sale and Compulsory Replacement
Public Land Holdings
The Right of Superficies
Legal Framework
Land Registry
Environmental Quality
Sustainable Construction
Livability
Sustainable City: Concept
Introduction
History of Environmental Impact Assessment
Definitions, Objectives, and Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment. Interpretations
Terms Used in Environmental Impact Assessment
Stages of Environmental Impact Assessment for Projects
Natura 2000 Network
Environmental Impact Study Editorial Team
Determining the Scope of the Study (Scoping)
Introduction
Royal Legislative Decree 1/2008
Royal Decree 1131/1988
Regional legislation
Introduction
Weather
Geology and Geomorphology
The Floor
Hydrology
Vegetation and Flora
Fauna
Landscape
Socioeconomic status
Impacts on Environmental Components
Types of Impacts
Identifying Actions That May Have an Impact
Identification of Impacts
Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Impacts
Introduction
Structure of the Environmental Impact Assessment
Contents of an ESIA
Implementation of Protective and Corrective Measures
Monitoring and Surveillance Plan
Analysis Based on Elements of the Physical Environment
Environmental Impact Statement
Introduction
Procedure
Example of an Environmental Impact Statement
Introduction
Strategic Environmental Assessment Process
Environment: Concept
Sustainable Development
Environmental Law
European Environmental Policies
Legal Framework
The atmosphere
Air Pollution
Air Quality
Prevention and Control of Air Pollution
Emissions Regulations
E-PRTR
The Concept of Noise Pollution
Effects of Noise Pollution
Prevention and Control of Noise Pollution
Acoustic Regulations
The Concept of Light Pollution
Consequences of Light Pollution
Prevention and Mitigation of Light Pollution
Legislation on Light Pollution
Soil Contamination: Introduction and Basics
Waste
Waste Regulations
Waste Management and Treatment
Contaminated Soil Management
Water Pollution: Causes and Consequences
Drinking water
Wastewater and Discharges
Wastewater Treatment and Purification
Environmental Impact
Types of Impacts
Environmental Impact Assessment
Preventive, Corrective, and Compensatory Measures
Climatology
Current Issues
Climate Change
Effects of Climate Change
Policies to Combat Climate Change
Ecological Footprint
Concept of Environmental Management
Environmental Management Systems
ISO 14000
EMAS
Integrated Management Systems
Eco-design
Eco-labels
Environmental Issues
More Direct Impacts on the Environment
Trends in Energy Consumption
Global Energy Reserves
Solid Waste
Municipal Solid Waste
Household Waste
Agricultural Waste
Livestock Waste
Industrial Waste
Radioactive Waste
Time Series
Situation in Spain
Management Characteristics
Types of Treatment
Stages of the Research
Preliminary Research
Exploratory research
Preliminary Risk Analysis and Assessment
Preliminary quantification of the associated risk. Application of simplified models for risk analysis
Drafting the Report
Containment Techniques
Containment Techniques
Decontamination Techniques
Technical and Sanitary Regulations for the Supply and Control of Drinking Water for Public Consumption
Characteristics of Wastewater
Organic matter
Pathogenic organisms
Importance, Characteristics, and Functions of Wastewater Treatment Plants
Collector Networks and Pretreatment Systems
Primary treatment
Secondary treatment
Primary and Final Energy
Energy Vectors
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Classification of Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable Technologies and Their Regulatory Classification
Fundamentals of Environmental Education
Key Stakeholders in Environmental Education
Environment and Economic Development
Practices and Techniques for Environmental Education
Introduction
Definitions and Basic Concepts
Functions and Applications of Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information: Vector Data Models, Raster Data Models, and Other Data Models (CAD, TIN, etc.). Key features, advantages, and disadvantages of each data model
Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox, ArcScene, and ArcGlobe
ArcMap interface, extensions, and tools. Evaluation and verification of the software's proper functioning
Maps: How to Add Layers, Properties, and Attribute Tables
Tools for examining data: Search and queries. Selection tools: Selections by attribute, selections by geographic location, and data capture
Layer Symbology: Simple symbology, by category, by quantity, and using graphics
Other display options: Labeling and transparency
Practical exercises (loading layers, selection types, symbology) and assessment
Introduction to Coordinate Systems and Projections. Definition of a Coordinate System
Coordinate System Transformation. Reprojection of Geographic Databases to ED50 or ETRS89. Georeferencing of images, layers, and CAD files
Practical exercises (defining, drafting, georeferencing images and CAD files) and assessment
Creating and Editing Spatial Data
Creating and Editing Data in the Attribute Table
Hands-on exercises (creating layers, digitizing, modifying attribute tables, adding fields, geometric calculations, the field calculator, etc.) and assessment
Database Design
Connections to Access databases and Excel files. (Table relationships)
Spatial Relationships. Generating statistics based on information from the database and the spatial location of the elements that make up the layer
Practical exercises (connecting to a database and spatial relationships) and assessment
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