Transport and Infrastructure

Betreuung: Dr.Stephan Trunke, Dr. Bhuvanachithra Chidambaram (VPL)

Transport

Transport planning is a crucial element of regional planning due to its significant impact on economic and social development. Experiences and theories demonstrate that effective transport projects can enhance travel efficiency, influence activity patterns, and improve health and wellbeing. Additionally, transport planning plays a key role in promoting social equity and gender balance when decisions are based on a thorough analysis of the situation. Despite these benefits, transport planning and provision in most developing countries face substantial challenges. This course will introduce methods and tools for analysis and planning, provide examples from various countries, and engage participants in exercises to identify strategies for transport interventions aimed at improving travel and activity patterns, health, wellbeing, and social equity.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure Planning consists of following aspects:

• Drinking water supply
• Wastewater treatment
• Waste-/Rubbish- disposal
• Electricity
• Telecommunication

Similar to transport, infrastructures have a significant impact on economic and social development. Beyond that, water supply, waste water- and waste-disposal are certain pre-conditions for health and hygiene. Spatially inclusive and comprehensive strategies for the construction of Electricity and Telecommunication infrastructures are the new upcoming essentials for economic development. Current aspects and strategies like decentral/central will be introduced and discussed on the basis of presentations and seminar papers of the participants.

Zeit und Ort

Bemerkung
The participation in this course is limited. The application procedure for all courses starts at the beginning of the semester. More information and deadlines will be announced on the Faculty's website, via E- Mail and through the introductory event.

Leistungsnachweis
M.Sc. Spatial Planning (2012): Requirement for passing this course is a proof of sucessful active participation according to §19 MPO.
M.Sc. SPRING: Requirement for passing this course is a proof of successful active participation. This includes an individual presentation.

Art der Veranstaltung
Seminar

Dauer:  2 SWS

Punkte: 4 Credits