1. Analytical approach to urban space: city, region, planning units, urban functions, land uses, public and private space.
2. Contemporary cities: spatial and socio-economic restructuring.
3. Urban planning indicators and planning standards.
4. Processes and types of urban development.
5. The concept and role of urban planning.
6. Basic theoretical approaches, contemporary perspectives, and planning practices.
7. The dimension of sustainability.
8. The legislative and institutional framework of urban planning in Greece.
9. Land-use plans and urban functions.
10. Street layouts, building regulations, and the General Building Code.
11. Types of urban plans and modes of planning intervention.
12. European Union interventions in urban areas.
13. Smart and resilient cities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Use the tools and techniques of urban and spatial planning.
• Describe the concepts and processes governing the formation, organization, and functioning of cities.
• Apply relevant planning regulations and legislation.
• Analyze urban space and document its key characteristics.
• Identify and highlight comparative advantages revealed during the analysis stage.
• Formulate proposals to address urban problems and improve urban space within the framework of sustainable development.