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Discover & Foundation

Understand land use, zoning and planning fundamentals.

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Build & Specialize

Use GIS, urban data and 3D planning tools.

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Innovate & Apply

Design resilient, inclusive, tech enabled urban environments.

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Lead & Transform

Lead city-scale transformation through policy and innovation.

Town Planning

Understanding Urban Systems

Data-Driven Urbanism

This 8-week program equips urban professionals with digital GIS, land monetization, and smart utility sensing skills, blending pre-recorded modules, practical tasks, and live Q&A to master integrated urban system design and implementation.

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Town Planning

Understanding Urban Systems

Data-Driven Urbanism

This 8-week program equips urban professionals with digital GIS, land monetization, and smart utility sensing skills, blending pre-recorded modules, practical tasks, and live Q&A to master integrated urban system design and implementation.

Enrol now
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Program Structure

Learning Format

Pre-recorded Modules + Weekly Live Q&A

Target Audience

Urban Planners, Data Analyst, Engineers and Post Graduate Students.

Tools

Python, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Scikit-learn.

Duration

8 Week

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Years of experience

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Key Points

Why Attend This Course

Urban systems need professionals skilled in land use, monetization, and sensing technologies. This course fills the gap with hands-on GIS, IoT, and digital planning tools boosting your capacity to lead integrated urban development projects.

Career Options

Opportunities include Urban Planner, GIS Analyst, Land Use Consultant, Utility Planning Expert, Smart City Project Officer, or roles in real estate tech, planning consultancies, and e-governance.

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Top Professionals

Why Top Professionals Choose This Program

High-Demand Skills

Master geospatial tech for booming industries.

Industry Leading Expertise

Learn with ESRI-certified trainers & cutting-edge ArcGIS tools.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with geospatial experts, recruiters, and peers in exclusive sessions.

Top Professionals

Why Top Professionals Choose This Program

High-Demand Skills

Master geospatial tech for booming industries.

Industry Leading Expertise

Learn with ESRI-certified trainers & cutting-edge ArcGIS tools.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with geospatial experts, recruiters, and peers in exclusive sessions.

Expertise

Expertise Gained

Drone Piloting
Photogrammetry
GIS Mapping
GNSS Precision
IoT Integration
AI Applications
RTK Surveying
SCADA Automation
Spatial Analysis

Course Overview

Week 0
Free Demo Session – Subject Understanding Open Access for All Learners
Pre-recorded Session:
  • Introduction to Urban Systems
  • Why urban professionals need digital tools today
  • Sneak peek: GIS for planners, case walkthrough
  • Preview of course roadmap, assessments & projects
Live Q&A:
  • Meet the Instructors
  • Ask Me Anything: Use cases & tech doubts
  • Enrolment Process Explanation
Outcome:
  • Learners decide whether to subscribe and unlock further content.
Week 1
Urban Systems & Land Use Planning
Pre-recorded Content:
  • Introduction to DGPS & Drone-based Surveying
  • GIS Fundamentals: Attribute, spatial databases
  • AI in zoning and 3D visualizations
  • Cloud GIS: SaaS, PaaS, managed deployments
  • Web GIS demo: Urban visualization in browser
Hands-on Task:
  • Interactive GIS mapping using a browser tool
  • Downloadable walkthrough of GIS workflow
Live Q&A:
  • Clarify GIS tools, urban use cases, and implementation bottlenecks
Week 2
Advanced GIS & Zoning Applications
Pre-recorded Content:
  • AI-based zoning classifications
  • Case application: Mixed land use planning
  • 3D Mapping & urban morphology
Mini Task:
  • Run a land use classification with sample dataset (guided video)
  • Reflective quiz: Classify zoning types from map samples
Live Q&A:
  • Platform support, zoning challenges in legacy areas
Week 3
Principles of Land Monetization
Pre-recorded Content:
  • Introduction to Statutory Master Plans and Land Pooling Exercises
  • Understanding FSI and development control regulations
  • Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) explained
  • Blockchain and immutable land records
  • India Case Study: Dharavi Redevelopment & FSI
Micro-Project:
  • Case analysis: Pick and analyze a monetization policy in your city
Live Q&A:
  • Land value capture models; smart contracts in real estate
Week 4
Monetization Tools & Urban Finance Linkages
Pre-recorded Content:
  • Revenue strategies
  • Value Capture Financing, Viability gap funding, PPP framework
  • Digital transparency: property Tax collection audit using GIS layers
Mini Assignment:
  • Write-up: Improving property tax potential using GIS overlays
Live Q&A:
  • Monetization strategies for smaller ULBs
Week 5
Urban Sensing Systems & Utility Intelligence
Pre-recorded Content:
  • IoT for water, sewage, power
  • SCADA fundamentals and architecture
  • Digital Twins: from concept to city-scale twin models
Assignment:
  • Design a SCADA schematic (template + tool-based drawing)
  • Virtual tour: STP/SCADA control room (recorded or local substitute)
Live Q&A:
  • Real-world constraints in sensing systems roll-out
Week 6
SCADA in Action & System Integration
Pre-recorded Content:
  • Interconnecting sensing data with land use
  • Predictive maintenance models
  • Role of real-time data in planning revision
Hands-on:
  • Infographic: What sensors should planners care about
Live Q&A:
  • Public-private implementation models; utility lifecycle
Week 7-8
Capstone Application & Knowledge Synthesis
Pre-recorded Content (Week 7):
  • Synthesizing planning + monetization + sensing
  • Frameworks for integrated urban system design
  • Review of urban transformation case (e.g., GIFT City or Singapore)
Final Task (Week 8):
  • Capstone Project: Develop a concept paper (1500 words)
  • Problem: City or region facing pressure on utilities & land
  • Solution: GIS-based zoning + monetization + smart sensing plan
  • Optional: Prototype dashboard or schematic
Live Q&A:
  • Instructor feedback on project scope and ideas
  • Peer sharing + closing remarks

Course Overview

Week 0
Free Demo Session – Subject Understanding Open Access for All Learners
Pre-recorded Session:
  • Introduction to Urban Systems
  • Why urban professionals need digital tools today
  • Sneak peek: GIS for planners, case walkthrough
  • Preview of course roadmap, assessments & projects
Live Q&A:
  • Meet the Instructors
  • Ask Me Anything: Use cases & tech doubts
  • Enrolment Process Explanation
Outcome:
  • Learners decide whether to subscribe and unlock further content.
Week 1
Urban Systems & Land Use Planning
Pre-recorded Content:
  • Introduction to DGPS & Drone-based Surveying
  • GIS Fundamentals: Attribute, spatial databases
  • AI in zoning and 3D visualizations
  • Cloud GIS: SaaS, PaaS, managed deployments
  • Web GIS demo: Urban visualization in browser
Hands-on Task:
  • Interactive GIS mapping using a browser tool
  • Downloadable walkthrough of GIS workflow
Live Q&A:
  • Clarify GIS tools, urban use cases, and implementation bottlenecks
Week 2
Advanced GIS & Zoning Applications
Pre-recorded Content:
  • AI-based zoning classifications
  • Case application: Mixed land use planning
  • 3D Mapping & urban morphology
Mini Task:
  • Run a land use classification with sample dataset (guided video)
  • Reflective quiz: Classify zoning types from map samples
Live Q&A:
  • Platform support, zoning challenges in legacy areas
Week 3
Principles of Land Monetization
Pre-recorded Content:
  • Introduction to Statutory Master Plans and Land Pooling Exercises
  • Understanding FSI and development control regulations
  • Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) explained
  • Blockchain and immutable land records
  • India Case Study: Dharavi Redevelopment & FSI
Micro-Project:
  • Case analysis: Pick and analyze a monetization policy in your city
Live Q&A:
  • Land value capture models; smart contracts in real estate
Week 4
Monetization Tools & Urban Finance Linkages
Pre-recorded Content:
  • Revenue strategies
  • Value Capture Financing, Viability gap funding, PPP framework
  • Digital transparency: property Tax collection audit using GIS layers
Mini Assignment:
  • Write-up: Improving property tax potential using GIS overlays
Live Q&A:
  • Monetization strategies for smaller ULBs
Week 5
Urban Sensing Systems & Utility Intelligence
Pre-recorded Content:
  • IoT for water, sewage, power
  • SCADA fundamentals and architecture
  • Digital Twins: from concept to city-scale twin models
Assignment:
  • Design a SCADA schematic (template + tool-based drawing)
  • Virtual tour: STP/SCADA control room (recorded or local substitute)
Live Q&A:
  • Real-world constraints in sensing systems roll-out
Week 6
SCADA in Action & System Integration
Pre-recorded Content:
  • Interconnecting sensing data with land use
  • Predictive maintenance models
  • Role of real-time data in planning revision
Hands-on:
  • Infographic: What sensors should planners care about
Live Q&A:
  • Public-private implementation models; utility lifecycle
Week 7-8
Capstone Application & Knowledge Synthesis
Pre-recorded Content (Week 7):
  • Synthesizing planning + monetization + sensing
  • Frameworks for integrated urban system design
  • Review of urban transformation case (e.g., GIFT City or Singapore)
Final Task (Week 8):
  • Capstone Project: Develop a concept paper (1500 words)
  • Problem: City or region facing pressure on utilities & land
  • Solution: GIS-based zoning + monetization + smart sensing plan
  • Optional: Prototype dashboard or schematic
Live Q&A:
  • Instructor feedback on project scope and ideas
  • Peer sharing + closing remarks
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