Land Planning and Territory Management

Year
0
Academic year
2022-2023
Code
01014042
Subject Area
Geography
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

The curricular unit works with theoretical and practical classes. 

The theoretical classes constitute the fundamental matrix for the presentation of the syllabus, based on expository methods (supported in computer and electronic resources). With the practical lessons we intend to expand the reflection and deepening the knowledge of theoretical subjects, through critical analysis of texts and works of synthesis/initiation into research, supported by bibliography and field tasks, enhancing the collection, processing and analysis of information, as well as its presentation and defense.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the semester students must:
a) recognize the planning and management of the territory as tools for sustainable development;
b) understand the structure and planning process;
c) clarify geography's participation in the context of territorial planning tasks;
d) to identify and characterize the territorial management tools (Portugal);
e) explain the significance of restrictions as to “RAN” and “REN” in relation to the occupation and use of the territory;
f) review  the templates, policies and strategies for territorial development;
g) review the guidelines and initiatives for cities and urban sustainability;
h) characterize the rural development;
i) discuss the evolutionary dynamics of mountain areas;
j) reflect on the importance of protected areas and biological diversity in the context of the concerns of sustainability of the planet.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Introductory approach (fundamental concepts and their relationships): spatial planning, management, land use planning and development. 

2. The structure and the planning process.  

3. Geography and territorial planning tasks. 

4. System and territorial management tools – the example of Portugal.

4.1 Background.

4.2 Identification and characterization of territorial management tools. 

4.3 Limitations (easements and restrictions of public utility).    

5. Promotion of territorial development (models and policies).

6. Policies, instruments and development initiatives – examples in different geographical contexts. 

6.1 Cities and urban sustainability. 

6.2 Rural development. 

6.3 Mountains: old and new uses.  

6.4 Protected areas and biodiversity.

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Manuel de Carvalho Tomás

Assessment Methods

Continuous Assessment
Frequency: 50.0%
Research work: 50.0%

Bibliography

Carvalho, P. (2012). Ordenamento e Desenvolvimento Territorial. Coimbra, Imprensa da Universidade.

Chant, S. &Mcilwaine, C. (2009). Geographies of Development in the 21st Century. Cheltenhamand Northampton, Edward ElgerPublishing.

Ferrão, J. (2011). O Ordenamento do Território como Política Pública. Lisboa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

Gaspar, J. & Simões, J. M. (2006). Planeamento e Ordenamento do Território. In C. Medeiros (Dir.), Geografia de Portugal (vol. 4). Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores.

Moris, A. (2005). Geography and Development. London, Taylor & Francis e-Library.

Pereira, M. e Carranca, M. A. (2011). Coesão territorial e governança: abordagem multiescalar”. In N. Santos & L. Cunha (ed.), Trunfos de Uma Geografia Activa (pp. 421-428). Coimbra, Imprensa da Universidade.

Romero, J. &Farinós, J. (2011). Redescubriendo a la governanza más alládelbuengobierno. Democracia como base, desarrollo territorial como resultado. Boletín de la AGE, 56, 295-319.