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31040 - Territorial Planning T

Academic Year 2026/2027

  • Moduli: Angela Santangelo (Modulo 1) Giulia Marzani (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Techniques and Management for Construction and Land (cod. 6115)

    Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Civil Engineering (cod. 6667)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course and successful completion of the final examination, students will be able to promote, guide, carry out and monitor environmentally sustainable land-use transformations through planning instruments. The course explains how the urban and regional planning system works and outlines the purposes and contents of its planning instruments. It also focuses on the procedures for preparing municipal urban plans. Students will therefore be able to understand the theoretical and procedural aspects of planning and, in particular, to discuss the preparation and implementation of municipal planning instruments.

Course contents

  • Course overview: introduction to its objectives and structure.
  • The role of GIS in planning: introduction to QGIS software and practical exercises.
  • The origins and development of planning: a historical overview of early urban planning theories and measures governing land use and protection.
  • Planning levels and instruments. The municipal urban plan, from its introduction to the newer forms established by regional legislation, with particular reference to Emilia-Romagna (PRG, PSC/POC/RUE and PUG).
  • Implementation instruments for municipal urban planning.
  • Fundamentals of land rent and urban and regional equalisation.
  • Urban planning standards, parameters and indices, and territorial facilities.
  • Affordable housing, public residential housing and social housing.
  • Assessment of plans and programmes: Strategic Environmental Assessment (VAS) and Valsat. An overview of EU legislation and its recent transposition into national law, with reference to the Emilia-Romagna region.
  • Urban regeneration as a policy to improve settlements and reduce land consumption.
  • Rural regeneration and the enhancement of the heritage of inland areas.
  • The role of green space in cities: ecosystem services, ecological networks and nature-based solutions (NBS).
  • Disaster risks, resilience and planning.
  • Urban planning and transport planning: pedestrian mobility and urban regeneration.
  • The circular city.

    • Readings/Bibliography

    Materials presented during lectures will be made available on Virtuale. The presentations will include references to relevant texts and legislation. Further reading on individual topics covered in class can be provided on request.

    Teaching methods

    Lectures and practical work focused on an in-depth study of a real planning or design case related to the topics covered in class. The instructors will assign the case.

    Classroom exercises will also include the use of QGIS software.

    Assessment methods

    Oral examination. Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the topics covered in the course and their ability to reflect independently on the issues discussed. The results of the practical exercises will also be taken into account.

    Teaching tools

    Video projection equipment and Virtuale

    Office hours

    See the website of Angela Santangelo

    See the website of Giulia Marzani

    SDGs

    Good health and well-being Affordable and clean energy Sustainable cities Climate Action

    This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.