Description
Overview
The goal of this course is to introduce Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to professionals in Urban and Regional Planning. GIS is a contemporary tool used in various disciplines. However,
in Urban and Regional planning, GIS is useful for urban analysis, land use analysis, site analysis and modelling, coastal zone and riparian reserve management, urban renewal and regeneration, transportation planning among others. As a practical course, the focus is to impart and enhance their analytical skills using GIS analytical tools for presentation, communication and decision making which forms the bedrock of Urban planning as a profession.
Goals
- Understand the ArcGIS platform.
- Provide planning professionals with a full understanding of GIS concepts and principles and how it can be used for Urban and Regional planning.
- Explore basic GIS functionality and data management concepts.
- Utilize GIS to identify and map trends, patterns, and problems within the planning sector.
- Perform various analysis and modelling to aid decision making in urban planning context.
- Disseminate information to internal and external stakeholders
Related products
$ 450.00
