Resilient Cities: Harnessing the Power of Technology

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Course Details

This course is designed to empower urban planners with innovative, yet tangible solutions regarding how technology is being used to create climate-resilient communities. Combining the theoretical underpinnings of smart city technologies with real-world case studies, attendees will unlock new skills in understanding the role of technology and how it can be used in data-driven decision-making, smart infrastructure implementation, and community consensus building.

This course not only equips planners with practical expertise but also provides them with the foundation of knowledge to help their cities and communities thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. The presentation offers concrete solutions and actionable ideas to drive effective change and advance inclusive and equitable community planning, and resilient outcomes, through technology. This is critically important due to the unequal impacts the changing climate is having on our more disadvantaged populations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand cutting-edge technologies driving urban resilience through innovative solutions for adaptable and sustainable city planning.
  • Discover how technology-driven urban planning enhances disaster preparedness and response, cultivating cities that can withstand and recover from shocks and stresses.
  • Explore successful case studies of data-driven analyses and technology-integrated solutions leading to more resilient city outcomes.

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