Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Integrated Infrastructure Planning

• Introduction to integrated infrastructure systems and urban development

• Key infrastructure sectors and their interdependencies

• Systems thinking and whole-of-city planning approaches

• Global trends in urbanization and implications for infrastructure

• Strategic alignment with national urban policies and the SDGs

Module 2: Legal, Policy, and Institutional Frameworks

• Overview of laws governing infrastructure development

• Roles and responsibilities of national, county, and local authorities

• Institutional gaps, overlaps, and coordination challenges

• Regulatory frameworks for utility and service provision

• Case studies of successful integrated planning systems

Module 3: Spatial Planning and Land Use Integration

• Role of land use planning in infrastructure development

• Zoning, densification, and right-of-way planning

• Integrating infrastructure into urban master plans

• GIS mapping for spatial analysis and planning decisions

• Mixed-use development and transit-oriented infrastructure

Module 4: Infrastructure Needs Assessment and Mapping

• Conducting baseline infrastructure audits

• Assessing service coverage and population needs

• Mapping current infrastructure using GIS tools

• Prioritizing infrastructure interventions

• Scenario planning and future demand forecasting

Module 5: Transport Infrastructure Planning

• Urban mobility systems and modal integration

• Multimodal transport corridors (roads, rail, NMT)

• Sustainable urban mobility planning (SUMP)

• Transport modeling and demand analysis

• Linking transport systems with economic clusters

Module 6: Water, Sanitation, and Stormwater Systems

• Urban water supply infrastructure planning

• Sewerage systems and onsite sanitation integration

• Urban drainage and stormwater management

• Infrastructure design for flood-prone zones

• Nature-based solutions and integrated WASH strategies

Module 7: Energy and Digital Infrastructure in Urban Areas

• Urban energy demand projections and load planning

• Integration of renewables and microgrids in urban setups

• ICT infrastructure: fiber optics, towers, and data centers

• Smart infrastructure systems and IoT for cities

• Planning for resilient and climate-proofed utilities

Module 8: Financing and Budgeting for Infrastructure Projects

• Infrastructure lifecycle costing and value for money

• Public and private financing mechanisms

• Designing bankable infrastructure investment plans

• Capital investment planning and prioritization tools

• Managing fiscal space and external financing

Module 9: Stakeholder Engagement and Risk Management

• Identifying and analyzing infrastructure stakeholders

• Participatory planning and public consultations

• Conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)

• Risk mapping and mitigation strategies

• Community benefit-sharing models

Module 10: Developing Integrated Urban Infrastructure Strategies

• Aligning infrastructure strategies with development goals

• Preparing phased infrastructure delivery plans

• Monitoring, evaluation, and results frameworks

• Presenting infrastructure plans to technical and political actors

• Capstone group presentation and expert review