Artificial Intelligence in Urban Planning and Design

Course content

The course presents a thorough examination of the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (Al) and urban planning principles and practices. It is aimed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how Al techniques can be applied to address challenges and opportunities in urban planning and design. Participants will learn the evolution of Al and its core elements, with a particular focus on its integration with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), urban growth modelling and visual representation tools. By practical applications, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary capabilites and limitations of Al tools in analyzing and decision-making processes in urban development as well as urban design visualizations. Overall, the course aims to equip students with the basic knowledge, skills, and critical thinking about Al tools and techniques in the context of urban planning and design. By the end of the course, students should be able to analyze urban datasets and growth simulation models, apply basic visualization skills of Al through theoretical lectures and discussions, realworld case studies, hands-on exercises and assignments. In addition, students will gain ability to critically evaluate the ethical and societal im lications of Al-driven approaches.