Description
Objectives
- Understanding the role and relevance of public space today and reconciling its urban functions; - Understanding the needs and constraints of urban transport modes when operating in the public space, particularly with regard to road infrastructure and the inherent relationships with the multifunctionality of public space; - Identifying the constituents and construction elements of public space (both underground and surface), and understand the constraints that arise for the use of that space; - Reckon on and critically discuss the alternatives of conception and management of urban mobility, from total segregation of traffic to complete and shared street, and be able to formulate objectives and policies of mobility / accessibility.
Syllabus
1. Street design and public space in the city: the different functions to reconcile and to enhance. 2. The street as a space for the circulation of active modes: design of spaces and geometric parameters. "Design for All" and the consequences for the design of public space. 3. Public transport in urban space: geometric aspects, networks and components; urban insertion of TP support infrastructures. 4. Underground infrastructure networks and the restrictions to surface interventions: design and general layouts, constraints, operation and maintenance requirements. 5. Green infrastructures and their role in the urban public space. Fundamental technical aspects to consider in afforestation and green spaces projects in urban areas. 6. Mobility management and public space: from functional segregation to complete and shared spaces (zones 20|30 and coexistence). 7. Other elements of the public space: street pavement; street furniture and public art; public lighting; traffic signs.
Prerequisites
No pre-requisits are recommended for this course.
Cross Competence Component
The main soft skills involved in the course are: i) Critical thinking - through ex-post critical evaluation of existing urban situations included in the Continuous Evaluation; ii) Interpersonal Skills: through Written Communication, Teamwork and Oral Communication through in-class presentations of the home assignment developed by groups of 2/3 students; iii) Information and Media Literacy: through the use of computer and multimedia tools, search and management of information, structuring and formatting the group report and presentation of the home assignment. The assessment percentage associated with these competences should be around 10%
Programming And Computing Component
Students are encouraged to use computer aided design, presentation and visualization tools.
Ethical Principles
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every students shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every students shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.