Sustainable urban developement

The course aims to introduce students to the fundamental principles of urban engineering. It focuses on the historical development of human settlements and its impact on the contemporary form of cities. Particular attention is given to the analysis of urban functions and current challenges in urban development. By completing the course, students will gain a comprehensive overview of the field of urban engineering,
understand its interdisciplinary connections, and learn to recognize the key relationships shaping the development of urban structures.

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1. Introduction to Urban Engineering – Basic concepts, definitions, and scope of the discipline.
2. Historical Development of Cities – Evolution of urban settlements and the principles of the Athens Charter.
3. Urban Structure and Spatial Organization – Components of urban form and the influence of modernist planning ideals.
4. Housing in Urban Areas – Types, distribution, and social aspects of housing development.
5. Urban Economy – Economic functions of cities and spatial aspects of economic activities.
6. Recreation and Public Spaces – Role of leisure, green spaces, and cultural infrastructure in urban life.
7. Urban Transport and Mobility Systems – Transport networks, sustainable mobility, and urban accessibility.
8. Technical Infrastructure – Fundamentals of water supply, sewerage, energy, and waste management systems.
9. Contemporary Urban Issues I: Suburbanization – Causes, impacts, and management of urban sprawl.
10. Contemporary Urban Issues II: Brownfields – Regeneration strategies and sustainable redevelopment.
11. Agglomerations and Metropolitan Areas – Structure, governance, and regional relations.
12. Basics of Urban Economics – Economic principles and models applied to urban development.
13. Comprehensive Review and Discussion – Summary, case studies, and reserved time for project consultations.