SP1009: Urban Planning in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2024

This course aims to introduce you to the field of urban planning in the context of the fourth industrial revolution. It shall discuss key concepts in urban planning and their relevance to the salient features of this revolution. The approach is both theoretical and historical with greater emphasis on key manifestations of the fourth industrial revolution such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data among others. This course also emphasizes the opportunities and challenges of urban planning amid innovative and disruptive technologies.