Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 11549/2014 - 15/09/2014
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 45,0 TP , Cód. 300610.
Lecturer
- Jorge Morarji dos Remédios Dias Mascarenhas (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
This program has been adapted to comply with the objectives of Europe 2020 (for more smart, sustainable and inclusive city). Ability to identify the various deficiencies of an urban area, to propose solutions to make a more attractive city for investment, how to boost the surrounding region
Program
CONTENTS PROGRAMME
I-Methodology and intervention criteria
Advantages of regeneration and urban renewal
II-Forms of diagnosis and intervention
III-Understand cities
Genesis and evolution of urban areas
Functions of Mediterranean cities
Inner cities and seaside towns
Causes of deindustrialization of cities
Impacts of globalization on cities
Physical deterioration and inefficiencies
IV-The city as a means to overcome the crisis
Measures to increase the competitiveness of urban
Attraction and concentration of talent
European creative cities
Increase social cohesion
Stimulate the urban economy
Improve tourism
V-Making the most attractive urban environment and ecoefficient
Strategies to improve of attractiveness urban spaces
Modernize infrastructure
Encourage soft mobility
Manage traffic and parking
Energy production and consumption
Sustainable construction and rehabilitation
VI-Conflict and risks
Identification of problems and conflicts
Traffic, fire hazard, environmental conditions, seismic risk, deficiencies in infrastructure, etc ..
VII-Improvements in environmental conditions
Increase environmental responsibility
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Services provided by nature free
Air pollution and light pollution
Pollution and water treatment
Waste treatment
Improving green areas in cities
Improving biodiversity
River banks, slopes, marsh fronts, urban forests, etc.
VIII-Increase the connection of the urban territory
XII-Sustainability for success.
Anticipating the future
Smart growth
Each building has a surround system
Improvement of environmental conditions
Smart city
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment includes a practical assignment consisting in worksheets of different topics in groups of 3 students. Special relevance is given to observation and critical skills.
The worksheets must be handed in at the time of exam.
Bibliography
- Carapeto, C. (2004). FUNDAMENTOS DE ECOLOGIA. Lisboa: Ed. Universidade Aberta
- Enger, E. (2008). ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE, STUDY OF INTERRELATIONSHIPS. Boston : McGraw-Hill
- McKinney, M. (2003). ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE, SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS. London: Jones and Bartlett
- Miller, G. (2006). ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE, WORKING WITH THE EARTH. Victoria 2006: Thomson
Teaching Method
Classes will be given using the very illustrated material on what is done best in Europe
To be practical the lectures are supported by purpose-made illustrations on the old centre of Tomar town.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
