Urban Planning and Accessibility

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The The Urban Planning and Accessibility course offers you a unique opportunity to delve into urban planning with an inclusive and accessible approach, a growing need in today's societies. In a context where accessibility has become an essential pillar of sustainable urban development, this course will provide you with the fundamental knowledge needed to understand and apply accessibility principles in the design of public spaces. Throughout the course, you'll explore everything from the basics of accessibility to the unique features and interactions that arise in public spaces. The demand for trained professionals in this field is booming, as more and more cities seek to be inclusive and accessible to everyone. Taking this course will not only expand your skills and knowledge in a growing field, but it will also position you as an agent of change in building more equitable and accessible environments for everyone.

Objectives

– Understand the basics of accessibility in the urban environment.

– Identify architectural barriers in public spaces.

– Analyze urban planning from the perspective of accessibility.

– Develop strategies to improve urban accessibility.

– Assess the accessibility of public spaces and their unique characteristics.

– Implement accessibility regulations in urban projects.

– Propose improvements to the accessibility of public spaces.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCESSIBILITY Universal accessibility: key concepts and fundamentals Accessibility and universal design User diversity Person-environment interaction Regulatory references and participation strategies TEACHING UNIT 2. URBAN PLANNING AND ACCESSIBILITY 21st-Century Pedestrian Mobility and Accessibility Analysis of Accessibility in Public Spaces Assessment and Proposals for Accessibility in Public Spaces Planning for Everyone: Tools and Strategies Accessibility Policies and Plans TEACHING UNIT 3. PUBLIC SPACE AND ACCESSIBILITY Pedestrian Routes Landscaped Areas Vehicle-Pedestrian Coexistence Urban Development Elements Street Furniture and Urban Infrastructure TEACHING UNIT 4. SPECIFIC ISSUES AND INTERACTIONS REGARDING ACCESSIBILITY IN PUBLIC SPACES Level Changes on Public Roads Orientation in Public Spaces Interactions with Transportation Disruptions on Public Roads Accessibility in Protected Areas
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