Smart Cities: Managing Urban Infrastructure
Discover innovative approaches for integrating smart technologies into urban systems to create more efficient and sustainable city environments.
Discover innovative approaches for integrating smart technologies into urban systems to create more efficient and sustainable city environments.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Smart Cities and the management of smart urban infrastructures. It explores how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are transforming traditional urban systems into smart, interconnected networks. The curriculum covers key aspects of smart urban development, focusing on energy and transportation systems. Students will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by smart technologies in urban environments. The course begins with a conceptual framework for understanding Smart Cities, then delves into specific applications in energy and transportation. It also addresses the transition process from legacy systems to smart urban infrastructures, discussing management strategies and governance approaches. Throughout the course, learners will study real-world examples and hear from industry experts, providing a practical understanding of Smart City development and management.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of Smart Cities and their role in urban development
Analyze the impact of digitalization on urban infrastructure systems
Explore smart urban energy systems and their management challenges
Learn about smart urban transportation systems and innovative mobility solutions
Understand the transition process from legacy infrastructure to smart urban systems
Identify key management strategies for implementing smart city technologies
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This course includes:
4.6 Hours PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Smart Cities and the management of smart urban infrastructures. It begins with an introduction to the concept of Smart Cities, using a systems theory approach to understand cities as complex socio-technical systems. The curriculum then focuses on two key areas of urban infrastructure: smart energy systems and smart transportation systems. Students learn about the challenges and opportunities in transitioning legacy systems to smart technologies, including the role of data and digitalization. The course also covers the managerial and policy implications of this transition, addressing governance approaches for effective Smart City management. Throughout the course, learners benefit from insights provided by industry experts and academics, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. The course concludes with a discussion on the future of Smart Cities and the role of city governments in managing these complex systems.
Introduction to Smart Urban Infrastructures and Smart Cities
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Smart Urban Energy Systems
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Smart Urban Transportation Systems
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Towards Smart Cities: part 1
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Towards Smart Cities: part 2
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
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Expert in Network Industries and Infrastructure Management
Prof. Matthias Finger has served as a Professor of Management of Network Industries at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) since 2002. He also directs the Transport Area at the Florence School of Regulation, part of the European University Institute, since 2010. With a PhD in Political Science from the University of Geneva, Finger has held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including Syracuse University and Columbia University. His research focuses on the liberalization, re-regulation, and governance of infrastructures across transport, energy, and communications sectors. Additionally, he is actively involved with regulatory authorities for Swiss railways and electricity
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