An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Sustainable Urban Development
Effective Development of Urban Centers in
Era of Globalization
Course Overview
This Sustainable Urban Development training course is focused on planning, development and sustainability of urban centers which are existing or being developed, as they all share same or similar characteristics, which are: high concentration of people on a limited space, high requirement for transportation, dependence on outside resources and creation of pollution and waste.
As the challenges mount the sustainability of these urban centers is challenged as they need to invest more and more in tackling the issues. This training course is designed to present the students with the solutions for these problems with focus on developing urban environments in a way that will make them sustainable in terms of living, transportation, climate-change and finances.
This GLOMACS Sustainable Urban Development training course will highlight:
- Urban planning principles
- Influence of urban development on people lives and habits
- Transportation requirements for people and goods
- Influence of globalization on urban landscape
- Climate change and financial sustainability of urban centers
Training Outline
DAY 1: Sustainable Urban Development Introduction
- Cities of the Past and Cities of the Future
- Housing
- Transportation
- Infrastructure
- Ecology
- Policy and Governance of Urban Planning
- Examples of Sustainable Urban Planning for the Cities
DAY 2: Influence of Urban Growth on Sustainability
- Growth Models
- Urban Demographics and Settlement
- Capacity Planning for Urban Infrastructure
- Scarcity of Natural Resources for Urban Centers
- Sustainable Living Environment Planning
- Dealing with the Remnants of the Past
DAY 3: The Sustainability of Economics
- Housing Bubbles
- Risky Models of Urban Development Financing
- Painful Lessons of Economic Slowdown
- Financial Sustainability of Urban Development
- Ensuring the Financing of Critical Services
DAY 4: Sustainable Mobility
- Sustainable Road Transport
- Capacity Planning
- Parking Issues
- Reserve Capacity
- Rail Transport
- Water Transport
- Air Transport
- Multimodal Transport
- Resources and Delivery Planning
DAY 5: Sustainable Urban Development in the Age of Digital Technologies
- Use of Data for Urban Planning
- Development of Smart Cities
- Use of Simulation for Creating the Digital Twins of the Cities
- Centralized Traffic Monitoring and Control
- Assurance of Compliance
- Maintenance Sustainability
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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