PLAN 267 - Technology in the City

This course will introduce smart urban technologies in the context of managing urban infrastructures and design. Knowledge of how innovations in technology, design, planning, and policy can greatly improve urban living at both local and global scales. The course will explore the potential of smart urban technologies and systems, such as geographic information systems (GIS), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of city planning and sustainable communities. Labs will enable students to learn about the technology of sensors, the type of data they produce, and how the data can be collectively used for urban applications, such as transportation, public safety, environmental health, and facilities management.