umd handbook 2014-2015

IHS Master Programme Handbook 2014-2015

MSc in Urban Management & Development

(UMD 11) IHS - Master Programme Handbook 2014/2015


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Programme Handbook* MSc Programme in Urban Management and Development 2014-2015 Compiled by: Alonso Ayala and Cocky Adams Rotterdam, September 2014 In collaboration with:

*Adjustments to the courses described in this handbook may be done for operational and pedagogical reasons.

Participants of the Programme will be informed about changes in due time.


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This Handbook contains important information for you, the participant of the IHS MSc Programme. Together with the wealth of information you will receive upon arrival, it supplies you with details on almost everything you will need to know when embarking on this Masters Programme. What it cannot provide is your enthusiasm, energy and dedication, which will have to come from you. Completing an academic degree programme is a major milestone in life, not so much because of the accompanying title and diploma, but because you have demonstrated to yourself and others that you can utilize your intellectual capabilities. The rapid urbanization of our world brings with it immense and highly complex challenges, which can only be addressed through the continuous education of those called upon to play a role in managing cities and communities. The MSc Programme you are about to attend will provide you not only with the necessary skills needed to fulfil your role in meeting these challenges, but also give you the integral framework needed to intellectually meet such challenges head-on. On behalf of the Institute we wish you a highly productive, creative, and pleasant time during your stay and studies at IHS. Rotterdam, 29 September 2014 Kees van Rooijen Director IHS Jan Fransen Deputy Director and Head of Education and Training IHS Alonso Ayala, Maria Zwanenburg & Cocky Adams Programme Management UMD


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Table of Contents List of Tables

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List of Abbreviations 5 Glossary 6 1. The Institute and Its Main Partners 1.1. The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies 7 1.2. The Partner Organizations 7 1.3. List of Lecturers 9 1.4. Professional Exposure 10 2. Important Dates 2.1. Programme Schedule UMD 11 (2014-2015) 11 2.2. Public Holidays 12 2.3. Special Dutch Events 12 3. Content of the MSc Programme 3.1. Objectives 13 3.2. A Step in Your Career 14 3.3. Linking Theory to Practice 14 3.4. Didactical Concept of the Programme 14 3.5. The Organization of the MSc Programme 15 3.6. The Programmes Academic Structure 16 3.7. The Introduction Programme 20 3.8. Description of Core Period Courses 21

- Urban Theory (UT) /Gaining from Land Use Transactions Workshop (GLUT) 21 - Urban Governance, Policy and Planning (UGPP) / Action Planning Workshop (AP) 23 - Economic and Financial Analisis (EFA) 25

3.9. Description of Specialization Period Courses 27 - Urban Land Development (ULD) 27 - Urban Environmental Management and Climate Change (UECC) 30 - Urban Competitiveness and Resilience (UCR) 32 - Managing and Financing Urban Infrastructure (MFUI) 35 - Integrated Planning and Urban Strategies (IPUS) 37 - Urban Housing and Livelihoods (UHL) 39

3.10. Description of Thesis Period Research Workshops 41 - Research Methods and Techniques (RMT) 42 - Land Value Capture (LVC) 45 - Environment and Climate Change: Governance, Prioritization, Assessment (ECC) 48 - Urban Competiveness and Resilience (UCR) 52 - Sustainable Urban Infrastructure (SUI) 53 - Self-Organizing Cities (SOC) 56 - Dynamic Urban Neighbourhoods (DUN) 59

4. Organization of the MSc Programme 4.1. Institutional framework 61 4.2. Admission and Examination Regulations 65 5. Studying at IHS 5.1 Facilities at IHS 75 5.2 Arriving and Living in the Netherlands 75 5.3 Contact Details 79 5.4. Finding IHS and the Erasmus University 83


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List of Tables Page Table 1: Programme Schedule UMD 11 (2014-2015) 11 Table 2: Public Holidays 2014-2015 12 Table 3: Special Dutch Events 12 Table 4: Standard Structure and Workload of Courses According to the Number of ECTS 16 Table 5: Structure of the MSc Programme (Academic Year 2014-2015) 19

List of Abbreviations Dr Doctor (PhD) DRIFT Dutch Research Institute for Transitions Drs Master of Arts (Dutch equivalent) ECTS European Credit Transfer System EU European Union EUR Erasmus University Rotterdam FSW Faculty of Social Sciences HDM Department of Housing Development & Management, University of Lund IHS Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies Ir Engineer LILP Lincoln Institute of Land Policy MA Master of Arts MArch Master of Architecture MBA Master of Business Administration MSc Master of Science NGO Non-Governmental Organization Prof Professor RHV Department of Regional, Transport and Port Economics, School of

Economics, EUR (Regionale Haven- en Vervoerseconomie) RISBO RISBO Contractresearch BV UMD Urban Management and Development


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Glossary

Assessment The total range of methods (written, oral and practical tests / examinations, seminars and workshops, group work and presentations, etcetera ) used to evaluate learners achievement of expected learning outcomes.

Assessment Criteria

Descriptions of what the learner is expected to do, in order to demonstrate that a learning outcome has been achieved

Competences A dynamic combination of cognitive and metacognitive skills, knowledge and understanding, interpersonal, intellectual and practical skills, ethical values and attitudes. Fostering competences is the object of all educational programmes. Competences are developed in all course units and assessed at different stages of a programme. Some competences are subject-area related (specific to a field of study), others are generic (common to any degree course). It is normally the case that competence development proceeds in an integrated and cyclical manner throughout a programme.

Contact Hour Hours (typically a period of 45-90 minutes) spent by students on activities guided by teaching staff.

Credit (ECTS) Quantified means of expressing the volume of learning based on the workload students need in order to achieve the expected outcomes of a learning process at a specified level.

Learning Outcomes

Statements of what a learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do after successful completion of a process of learning.

Programme (educational)

A set of educational components, based on learning outcomes that are recognized for the award of a specific qualification.

Qualification Any degree, diploma or other certificate issued by a competent authority attesting the successful completion of a recognized programme of study.

Quality Assurance

The process or set of processes adopted nationally and institutionally to ensure the quality of educational programmes and qualifications awarded.

Workload Indication of the time students typically need to complete all learning activities (such as lectures, seminars, projects, practical work, self-study and examinations) required to achieve the expected learning outcome.


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CHAPTER 1: The Institute and Its Main Partners 1.1 The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is an international centre of excellence working in urban development in developing and transitional countries. It offers specialized postgraduate and accredited education and training, advisory services and applied research in the broad fields of urban management, housing and urban environment. The institute works closely with governments at both national and local levels, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and international organizations all over the world. Its mission is to develop the human and institutional capacities necessary to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life in cities worldwide. IHS was established in 1958, and recently celebrated 50 years of existence. Since January 2004, IHS has been part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam and draws on the extensive academic and institutional resources of the University. In 2007, IHS won the UN-HABITAT Scroll of Honour Award for leading the way as a global centre of excellence and knowledge through its high quality teaching programmes in housing, urban management and urban environmental management and planning. IHS is managed by a Director and Management Team and advised by an independent Supervisory Board. IHS currently has 35 permanent staff members and 25 associate fellows. Staff members include economists, planners, engineers, architects, sociologists, geographers, education and management specialists from around the world, who due to their different areas of expertise and geographic focus understand the complexity of urban problems and are able to provide holistic solutions in their work. IHSs global network of alumni comprises more than 8,000 urban professionals, who, besides the strategic alliances the institute has built, act as key partners in implementing projects in cities and countries worldwide. More information: www.ihs.nl 1.2 The Partner Organizations Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) The EUR concentrates its expertise on issues of management, organization and policy in the public and private sectors, as well as in the field of health care. It has various research programmes on urban management and development. Two faculties of the EUR participate in the MSc Programme: the School of Economics and the Faculty of Social Science. The School of Economics includes the Department of International Economics and the Department of Regional, Transport and Port Economics. The first conducts research on the role of cities within a global economy. The latter has an extensive research programme on urban management and economics. The Faculty of Social Science provides research and education on public administration, environmental science, political science, sociology and psychology. It encompasses relevant research programmes on a range of urban themes, such as local democracy, public administration, network analysis, urban sociology, industrial ecology, water and transport. The EUR has alliances with other leading universities, including Cambridge and Harvard University. Many of the professors and researchers will provide input in the MSc Programme. More information: www.eur.nl


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Department of Housing Development and Management (HDM), Lund University Housing Development and Management (HDM) is part of the Faculty of Engineering, one of the eight faculties of Lund University, Sweden. The department conducts research and training on the process of housing development and improvement, especially in developing and transitional countries. The approach is multidisciplinary, and the staff includes architects, planners, engineers and social scientists with professional experience from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. Current doctoral research includes user participation in the housing process, urban spatial segregation, gender-sensitive urban planning, climatic design in urban areas, disaster risk management and the effects of housing projects on local development. Research findings are disseminated through the four publication series of Building Issues, Memorandum, Report and Thesis. The department is responsible for a regional capacity development programme in Latin America that focuses on housing as a tool for poverty alleviation and sustainable urban development, aimed at all the actors in the housing process. The programme is offered in Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru. More information: www.hdm.lth.se Lincoln Institute of Land Policy The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a leading resource for key issues concerning the use, regulation, and taxation of land. Providing high quality education and research, the Institute strives to improve public dialogue and decisions about land policy. As a private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute seeks to inform decision making through education, research, policy evaluation, demonstration projects, and the dissemination of information, policy analysis, and data through our publications, website, and other media. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, public officials, policy makers, journalists, and involved citizens, the Lincoln Institute integrates theory and practice and provides a nonpartisan forum for multidisciplinary perspectives on public policy concerning land, both in the United States and internationally. More information: www.lincolninst.edu


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1.2 List of Lecturers

Name Title Organization

1. Ast, Jacko van Dr FSW 2. strand, Johnny M Arch HDM 3. Ayala, Alonso Dr IHS 4. Baars, Gerard Dr RISBO 5. Bongwa, Aloysius MA IHS 6. Braun, Erik Dr RHV 7. Breimer, Tikvah MSc IHS 8. Brilhante, Ogenis Dr IHS 9. Budding-Polo, Monserrat MSc IHS 10. Davidson, Forbes MA IHS Associate, Consultant 11. Edelenbos, Jurian Prof Dr IHS, FSW 12. Eerd, van, Maartje Dr IHS 13. Ensenado, Elena Marie MSc IHS 14. Fransen, Jan MA IHS 15. Fika, Ore MSc IHS 16. Geerlings, Harry Prof Dr FSW 17. Geurts, Ellen MSc IHS 18. Gianoli, Alberto Dr IHS 19. Grafakos, Stelios MSc IHS 20. Hong, Yu-Hung Dr LILP 21. Huijsman, Marijk MA IHS 22. Jachnow, Alexander Dr IHS 23. Jacobs, Harvey Prof, Dr LILP 24. Liuke, Laura M Arch HDM 25. Morales-Schechinger, Carlos MPhil IHS 26. Olivotto, Veronica MSc IHS 27. Payne, Geoffrey MSc LILP 28. Pennink, Carley 29. Rab, Paul

MA Dr

IHS IHS Associate, Consultant

30. Ruijsink, Saskia 31. Sandroni, Paulo

MSc MSc

IHS LILP

32. Scholten, Peter Dr IHS 33. Sharma, Somesh MSc IHS 34. Skinner, Julia MSc IHS 35. Smolka, Martim Dr LILP 36. Stavropoulus, Spyridon Dr IHS 37. Tudjman, Tom Dr RISBO 38. Wall, Ronald Dr IHS 39. Walters, Laurence Prof, Dr LILP 40. Weltevrede, Afke Dr RISBO 41. Zwanenburg, Maria MA IHS


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1.4 Professional Exposure The MSc Programme addresses the day-to-day challenges of urban managers. It builds on the professional exposure of its partner institutes. IHS staff has practical and academic experience in a variety and in complementary fields of activities. The most significant ones are: decentralization, informal settlement upgrading, local economic development, urban poverty reduction, public-private partnerships, municipal finance, solid waste management, housing-project management, inner city regeneration, preparing and implementing Local Agenda 21, land policy management, land regularization, land value capture, urban environment impact assessment, housing policy and finance, integrated urban infrastructure development, action planning and strategic planning. The MSc Programme consists of three distinct periods: the core period, the specialization period and the thesis period. Important dates are listed in the tables of the next chapter.


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CHAPTER 2: Important Dates

Table 1: Programme Schedule UMD 11 (2014-2015) 2.211 INTRODUCTION UMD 11

29 Sep - 3 Oct 2014 Introduction to IHS, Erasmus University and UMD Programme CORE PERIOD : 6 Oct 2014 19 Dec 2014

Block 1 6 Oct 31 Oct

URBAN THEORY (UT) Gaining from Land Use Transactions Workshop ( GLUT)

Block 2 3 Nov 19 Dec

URBAN GOVERNANCE, POLICY & PLANNING (UGPP) ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ANALYIS (EFA) Action Planning Workshop (AP)

22 Dec 2 Jan 2015 Christmas Holidays SPECIALISATION PERIOD : 5 Jan 2015 20 Mar 2015

Block 3 and 4 5 Jan 9 Jan

Introduction to Specializations and Research Workshops

Specialization 12 Jan 20 Mar

URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT (ULD) URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE (UECC) URBAN COMPETITIVENESS & RESILIENCE (UCR) MANAGING & FINACING URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE (MFUI) INTEGRATED PLANNING & URBAN STRATEGIES (ISUP) URBAN HOUSING & LIVELIHOODS (UHL)

THESIS PERIOD : 23 Mar 2015 18 Sep 2015 23 Mar 27 Mar RESEARCH METHODS & TECHNIQUES 1 (RMT1) 30 Mar COLLOQUIUM 1 30 Mar 24 Apr RESEARCH WORKSHOP 1 (RW1) 24 Apr COLLOQUIUM 2 27 Apr 1 May Holidays 1 May 5 Jun RESEARCH WORKSHOP 2 (RW2)

RESEARCH METHODS & TECHNIQUES 2 (RMT2)

RESEARCH METHODS & TECHNIQUES 3 (RMT3 Workhop 1)

29 May COLLOQUIUM 3 8 Jun -12 Jun Preparation for Field Work 15 Jun -10 Jul Field work (Data Collection) 13 Jul 11 Sep Data Analysis Period and Thesis Writing

RESEARCH METHODS & TECHNIQUES 3 (RMT3 Workhop 2) RESEARCH METHODS & TECHNIQUES 3 (RMT3 Workhop 3)

7 Aug COLLOQUIUM 4 21 Aug Submission of Draft Thesis 11 Sep Submission of Final Thesis 14 Sep 18 Sep Thesis Defense 22 Sep Examination Committee meeting 25 Sep Graduation


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Table 2: Public Holidays

Holidays in the Netherlands in 2014: Wednesday, 25 and Thursday, 26 December: Christmas IHS is closed from Thursday, 25 December, until Monday, 5 January Holidays in the Netherlands in 2015: Wednesday, 1 January : New Years Day Friday, 3 April: Good Friday Sunday, 5 April, and Monday, 6 April: Easter Monday, 27 April: Kings Day Tuesday, 5 May: Liberation Day Thursday, 14 May: Ascension Day Sunday, 24 and Monday, 25 May: Whitsun/Pentacost.

Table 3: Special Dutch Events

5 December Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas (or more formally Sint Nicolaas ) is a traditional winter holiday figure still celebrated today in the Netherlands. Although he is usually referred to as Sinterklaas, he is also known as De Goedheiligman (The Good Holy Man), Sint Nicolaas (Saint Nicholas) or simply as De Sint (The Saint). He is celebrated annually on Saint Nicholas eve (5 December). Originally, the feast celebrates the name day of Saint Nicholas patron saint of children, sailors, philatelists, among others.

27 April Kings Day

King's Day (Dutch: Koningsdag) is a national holiday in the Netherlands. Celebrated on 27 April, the date marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander. From 1890 to 2013, the day was known as Queens Day (Dutch: Koninginnedag). The holiday was first observed on 31 August 1885 as Princesss Day (Dutch: Prinsessedag), the fifth birthday anniversary of Princess Wilhelmina, heiress to the Dutch throne. On her accession, the holiday acquired the name Queens Day. Koningsdag is known for its nationwide vrijmarkt ("free market"), at which many Dutch sell their secondhand items. It is also an opportunity for "orange madness" (Dutch: oranjegekte) for the national colour, when the Dutch let down their hair, often dyed orange for the occasion.

4 May Remembrance of the dead

Remembrance of the Dead (Dutch: Dodenherdenking) is held annually on 4 May. It commemorates all civilians and members of the armed forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who have died in wars or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of World War II. Traditionally, the main ceremonies are observed in Amsterdam at the National Monument on Dam Square and at the Waalsdorpervlakte in the dunes near The Hague, one of the infamous Nazi execution places. This ceremony is usually attended by members of the cabinet and the royal family, military leaders, representatives of the resistance movement and other social groups. At 20.00 h, two minutes of silence are observed throughout the Netherlands. Public transport is stopped, as well as all other traffic. Since May 4, 1994, the flags, having hung at half-staff from 18:00 h onwards, are then hoisted to the music of the "Wilhelmus", the Dutch national anthem.

5 May Liberation Day

Liberation Day (Dutch: Bevrijdingsdag) is celebrated each year on 5 May, to mark the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II. On this day, the liberation is celebrated and festivals are held at most places in the Netherlands, with parades of veterans and a musical festival in Wageningen, the latter with an estimated attendance of 100,000 people.


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CHAPTER 3: Content of the MSc Programme 3.1 Objectives The overall objective of the MSc Programme is that: By the end of the programme, participants will be able to operate as competent urban managers, capable of working in a complex multidisciplinary and multi-actor environment. Cities are complex, with multifaceted and interrelated challenges. Economic, social, environmental and physical concerns need to be balanced in a dynamic ever-changing urban environment. Many actors are involved in urban development, generally with limited interaction and coordination. Yet, problems require a responsive, multi-actor and multidisciplinary approach. This MSc Programme will enable participants to apply such approaches based on a thorough understanding of urban development and theory. The term competent urban manager refers to the individuals ability to develop and apply concepts and ideas, particularly within a research context. It requires the ability to conduct academic research of an urban problem and to integrate knowledge within a complex multidisciplinary environment in developing and emerging economies. Participants must be able to communicate their ideas and the academic underpinning to academic and non-academic actors. This endeavour requires the skills to study in a manner that is largely self-directed. Apart from an academic orientation, competent urban managers need modern urban management skills. These skills are necessary to enable participants to effectively manage cities within a multi-actor and multidisciplinary urban environment. The following urban management skills are covered during the course: action planning, strategic planning, policy analysis, negotiation and communication skills and research methods and techniques. The combination of an academic grounding with professional relevance results in the following specific objectives. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: a. Analyse trends and theories in urban development

a.1. Understand global intersectoral theories and practical trends in urban development a.2. Understand sector theories and trends in urban development a.3. Understand the impact of external development, such as globalization and development

policies, on urban development a.4. Critically appraise the theories and trends in urban development a.5. Assess the relevance of the theories in the local context

b. Evaluate theories and approaches in urban management

b.1. Understand disciplinary and interdisciplinary theories on urban management b.2. Analyse the roles of actors and their networks in urban management b.3. Critically evaluate theories and approaches in urban management b.4. Assess the relevance of these theories and approaches for the local context, including the

actors and their networks b.5. Argue the choice for applying a certain theory or approach in the local context

c. Analyse urban problems using applied research, assess development potential and propose

strategies and policies based on applied research c.1. Understand different methods to analyse urban problems c.2. Understand the role of applied research in analysing urban problems


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c.3. Argue the choice for a certain theoretical approach to analyse urban problems c.4. Apply research methods and techniques in an applied research design c.5. Use research results to analyse problems in urban management and development c.6. Develop policies, strategies and actions based on problem analysis and applied research c.7. Develop a creative attitude (critical, able to collect academic knowledge and transpose it

into practice) d. Apply skills to function as an urban manager in a multi-actor and multidisciplinary

environment d.1. Able to work in teams d.2. Communication, presentation and negotiation skills d.3. Policy and network analysis skills d.4. Obtain more skills based on latest insights in multi-actor, multidisciplinary approach

(innovative attitude) 3.2 A Step in Your Career The programme can advance your career opportunities. It provides entrance into international networks of urban professionals, institutes and capacity building initiatives. Our alumni include ministers, mayors, successful businessmen, renowned NGO activists and academic researchers. Participants will benefit from the extensive network of IHS, including an alumni association and contacts with donor agencies and training centres. IHS is engaged in urban programmes and projects, enabling a direct link between theory and practice. IHS lecturers have worked all over the world, thereby creating opportunities to discuss and initiate programmes and projects in your country and your city. 3.3 Linking Theory to Practice The unique feature of the MSc Programme is the link between theory and practice. The practical focus of IHS is combined with the urban research of Erasmus University Rotterdam, Lund University in Sweden and Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in the USA. Participants will receive lectures combined with working groups, best practices, discussions, field visits and fieldwork. Participants will write a thesis on a topic of their choice. The combination of training methodologies reinforces the link between theory and practice. The link between theory and practice is reflected in the academic development and skills development streams activities of the MSc Programme. 3.4 Didactical Concept of the Programme The programme applies participant-centred learning, by making use of the experience and diversity of the participants. It encompasses the following components: Comparative orientation within all courses. The programme provides students with knowledge

and understanding derived from different theoretical frameworks, geographical contexts and social environments.

Multidisciplinarity. Students learn about other disciplines than the one they have already been trained in. The programme starts with a multidisciplinary core period. All specializations are oriented around societal issues and are not based on monodisciplinary contributions. The optional courses during the specialization period and research workshops afterwards strengthen the multidisciplinarity.

Focus on real world urban challenges and opportunities. The curriculum is characterized by its concern with issues that are central to the lives of people and urban managers in cities in developing countries and countries in transition. The focus on real world issues allows


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experiences from different parts of the world to be brought in, often by participants themselves who are rich resources of information and insight. Many assessments also offer students the opportunity to relate the coursework to their (professional) experience or their specific interest.

Policy/practice orientation. The attention given to policy and practice issues, especially in the specialization courses, optional courses and research paper, responds to the needs of students who come with professional experience or wish to begin work in the field of development. In particular, the situation that policies and strategies from (very) different geographic areas can be compared and that students share their own experiences, contributes to a vibrant internationalized learning environment.

Strong and personal guidance. As the study load of the master is relatively high, participants are closely monitored and facilitated throughout the programme. This entails: a mentor who guides students, teaches them to study and assists in selecting a specialization; a course and specialization coordinator who closely monitors progress; close interaction with lecturers and relatively intense lecturing periods; a thesis supervisor who is easily accessible; close monitoring of progress of the thesis through a series of colloquia.

Diversity in teaching methods. The programme aims to balance different training methodologies in response to the many different learning cultures of our participants. It also ensures the achievement of the learning outcomes of each course by combining lectures, group/individual work and exercises, gaming methodologies and workshops, field visits, tutorials and presentations by participants.

The importance of group work. Most courses include group activities, in which small groups of students, with different professional, academic, disciplinary and geographical backgrounds, discuss theories or assignments.

3.5 The Organization of the MSc Programme The programme study load follows the guidelines of the European Credit Transfer System or ECTS. This credit system determines the workload of courses. One ECTS is 28 study hours. This is an average workload, as some participants may require more and others less time. Courses of the UMD have different workloads, ranging from 2 to 8 ECTS. The MSc Programme has 71 ECTS in total. The MSc Programme is divided into three periods: the core period, the specialization period and the thesis period. Each period is structured into blocks ranging from 4 to 8 weeks long. Blocks are made of courses. Each course can be divided into modules comprising different sessions or just divided into sessions. Sessions address one topic and can take the form of classroom lectures, individual and/or group exercises, excursion and/or field work, reading tutorials, etcetera. At least half of the time of a course is reserved for individual study. Each course is managed by course coordinators who are responsible for the content and quality of the course. Course coordinators may use another division between classroom and self-study if this improves quality. The evaluation system can be a final exam or a composite grade made up of several evaluation techniques such as group work, individual papers, closed-book exams, etcetera. (Refer to Admission and Examination Regulations, Clause 7, 2). Course coordinators can add exercises, excursions, group work and/or fieldwork, but preferably within the number of hours prescribed in Table 4.


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Table 4: Standard structure and workload of courses according to the number of ECTS

ECTS Days / Weeks

Hours Number of sessions (1.5 hours)

Excursion and/or Seminar and/or Workshop (hours)

Examination

Contact Self-study

Written (hours)

Paper (pages)

1.5 5 / 1 9 33 6 8 2 3 3 10 / 2 18 66 12 16 2 6 4.5 15/ 3 30 75 20 16 3 6 6 20 / 4 36 132 24 16 3 6 7.5 25 / 5 45 165 30 16 3-4 9 3.6 The Programmes Academic Structure The programme is composed of three academic periods, the core and the specialization periods, which run from October to March and the thesis period which runs from April to September. The core and specialization periods focus on classroom lectures supported by a wide range of teaching methodologies. The thesis period focuses on thesis work supported by research workshops, research methods and techniques workshops and field work. During the thesis period participants are expected to work more independently under the supervision of the academic staff of the IHS and its partners.

Core Period The core period represents the start of the academic programme. It enables participants to analyse urban management and development from a multidisciplinary perspective. The core p[eriod is made of three main courses and two workshops. The courses are delivered in Blocks 1 and 2 of the programme. The study load of the period is 16.5 ECTS. In general the last week of each block is used for evaluations and/or assessment methodologies. The core period offers three courses and two workshops distributed over two blocks as follows:

Block 1: Urban Theory (UT) and an interactive workshop (GLUT Gaining from Land Use Transactions), with a work load of 6 ECTS;

Block 2: Urban Governance, Policy and Planning and Action Planning Workshop (UGPP/AP) with a work load of 6 ECTS; and Economic and Financial Analysis (EFA) with a work load of 4.5 ECTS

The main aim of the core period is to bring participants to a common understanding of urban management and development, by building up a foundation based on its main scientific disciplines, i.e. urban theory, planning and governance, economics, and urban sociology. The courses of the core period are designed considering the wide range of educational and professional backgrounds that participants have with the intention of bridging the knowledge gaps that they might have in one or more of the main disciplines encompassing the academic domain of urban management. Therefore all the courses of the core period are compulsory for all participants (for more information on the content of each course see section 3.8).

Specialization Period

Participants are given the opportunity to choose one specialization course out of six options. The description of the different specialization courses is available in section 3.9 of this handbook . This information, together with a week of introduction to the different specialization courses, provides participants with the opportunity to make an informed and rational choice. The mentor groups in which participants have been divided at the beginning of the programme also help them in choosing.


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The specialization period is composed of two blocks of 7.5 ECTS each (Block 3 and 4). The duration of each block is five weeks. In general the last (half) week of each block is used for evaluations and/or grading methodologies chosen by each particular course, e.g. written exams, paper writing, group work presentations, etcetera. Courses can also have a continuous evaluation grading method. The specialization period offers six distinct specializations. Each specialization has a workload of 15 ECTS divided into two blocks of 7.5 ECTS each:

Block 3 offers the first part of the six specialization options and Block 4 offers the second part of the six specialization options. The options are:

o Urban Land Development (ULD); o Urban Environmental Management and Climate Change (UECC); o Urban Competitiveness and Resilience (UCR). o Managing and Financing Urban Infrastructure (MFUI); o Integrated Planning and Urban Strategies (IPUS); o Urban Housing and Livelihoods (UHL).

During the specialization period participants are confronted with a multidisciplinary approach to their area of specialization by combining lectures and participatory learning methodologies, such as workshops, simulation games, seminars and group work. In this period participants are able to interact much more with each other and with lecturers. The group size of specialization courses is limited to a maximum of 30 participants to enable interactive learning.

Thesis Period

The thesis period starts with six Research Workshops. These RWs are directly linked to each specialization course . Research Methods and Techniques courses (RMT1, RMT2 and RMT3) are part of RWs, offering participants the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to conduct academic research. RWs provide an environment to work on the thesis topic under the guidance and supervision of academic staff. The research areas offered during this period are linked to the research interest of IHS and its partner institutions. The research themes of the RWs derives from each specialization course, offering the following thematic areas (see detailed descriptions in section 3.10):

Block 5 offers the first part of the six research workshops options and Block 6 offers the second part. The options are:

o Land Value Capture (LVC) o Urban Sustainability and Climate Change (USCC) o Urban Competitiveness and Resilience (UCR) o Sustainable Urban Infrastructure (SUI) o Self-Organizing Cities (SOC) o Dynamic Urban Neighbourhoods (DUN)

The RWs are broad enough to accommodate a wide range of thesis topics. Participants might be allowed to work on their thesis outside RWs if: i) they submit a sound research proposal showing that they can do research independently from a research workshop, ii) that the topic falls at least within one of the specialisations offered, iii) that their performance during the courses undertaken has been above average and, iv) the examination committee of the IHS agrees that the above compliance is in order. The thesis period has three blocks, Block 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9:

Block 5: At the start of the RW 1 participants present in Colloquium 1 their problem statement. The block is composed of one week of RMT 1 and four weeks of RW 1. RMT 1 introduces research methods and techniques and focuses on the composition of the research questions and research objectives. During RW 1 academic staff will guide


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participants through their literature review process and composition of their theoretical framework in accordance to the problem statement, research questions and objectives. The block ends with Colloquium 2 in which participants present their theoretical framework.

Block 6: is composed of five weeks of RW 2. The second module of RMT (RMT 2), which is delivered in combination with RW 2, focuses on the operationalization of the theoretical framework and data collection methods. The RW 2 guides participants through the process of designing their individual researches. This includes the research strategy, methodologies, research instruments and plan. The block ends with Colloquium 3 in which participants present their research strategy, methodologies, instruments and plan for fieldwork.

Block 7: focuses on the preparation for fieldwork, the field work itself and data collection. At the end of RW 2 the lecturing of the first workshop of the RMT 3 module on Data Analysis takes place in order to prepare participants for fieldwork. The field work has a duration of four weeks.

Block 8: is dedicated to analysing the data collected during field work. During this block the second and third workshops of RMT 3 are delivered. They focus on data preparation, analysis tools and techniques for the data collected during field work. At the end of RMT3 participants present their preliminary analysis in Colloquium 4.

Block 9: is fully dedicated to thesis writing, submission of draft and final thesis and thesis defence. At the end of Block 8 the programme ends and successful participants receive their Master of Science Degree in Urban Management and Development (MSc).

Table 5 shows the structure of the programme for the academic year 2014-2015. Each column represents one week.


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Table 5: Structure of the MSc Programme (Academic year 2014-2015)

U M D 11

CORE PERIOD SPECIALISATION PERIOD RESEARCH WORKSHOPS & RMT FIELD WORK, ANALYSIS & THESIS WRITING

BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 BLOLK 5 BLOCK 6 BLOCK 7 BLOCK 8 BLOCK 9

I N T R O TO I HS

UT

UT

UT

GLUT

UGPP

UGPP

EFA

EFA

EFA/UGPP

AP

E X am We e k UGP P / E F A

HO L I DA Y

HO L I DA Y

I NTRO TO SP & RW

MFU I / I P US/UHL / ULD/ UECC /UCR

MFU I / I P US / UHL / ULD / UECC / UCR

MFU I / I P US/UHL / ULD/ UECC / UCR







MFU I / I P US/UHL / UL D/ UECC /UCR

RMT 1

COL1

RW1

RW 1

RW 1

HO L I DA Y

RW 2

RW 2

RW 2

RW 2

RW 2

P FW

FW

FW

FW

FW

AN & TW

AN & TW

AN & TW

RMT3

AN & TW

TW

TW

TW

T W

DEFENCE

G R A D U A T I O N

RW1

COL2

RMT 2

RMT 2

RMT 2

COL3

RMT3

RMT 3

COL 4

DR A F T T H E S I S

F I NAL THES I S

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBR MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPT

LEGEND ECTS

COURSE ABBREVIATIONS ECTS INTRODUCTION PROGRAMME UT = Urban Theory

GLUT= Gaining from Land Use Transactions Workshop UGPP = Urban Governance, Policy and Planning AP = Action Planning EFA = Economic and Financial Analysis RMT = Research Methods and Techniques ULD = Urban Land Development UECC = Urban Environmental Management and Climate Change UCR = Urban Competitiveness and Resilience MFUI = Managing and Financing Urban Infrastructure IPUS = Integrated Planning and Urban Strategies UHL = Urban Housing and Livelihoods RW= Research Workshops

TOTAL ECTS of the programme

6 Part of UD 6 Part of UGPP 4,5 8 15 15 15 15 15 15 9 71

CP: CORE PERIOD COURSES 16.5 RMT 1: RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES 1 : Research formulation, objectives, approaches and

techniques RMT 2: RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES 2 : Operationalization of theoretical framework, data collection methods and research instruments workshops RMT 3: RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES 3: Data analysis workshops

8

SP: SPECIALIZATION PERIOD COURSES

15

RW 1: RESEARCH WORKSHOP 1: Literature review and theoretical framework RW 2: RESEARCH WORKSHOP 2: Research strategy and methodologies

9

PFW: PREPARING FOR FIELDWORK AN: FIELD WORK DATA ANALYSIS TW: THESIS WRITING

22.5

FW: FIELD WORK COLLOQUIUM 1: Research topic and problem statement

COLLOQUIUM 2: Research objective and question, and theoretical framework COLLOQUIUM 3: research design, including research strategy, methodology and plan COLLOQUIUM 4: Preliminary research findings


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3.7 The Introduction Programme The introduction programme focuses on familiarizing participants with the living and academic environment. Coordinators and contact persons: Cocky Adams, Alonso Ayala Support staff: Ren van der Zwet, Sharon Welsh, Gerjan van Zoest, Ruud Frank Objectives

To familiarize participants with the academic and living environment of the IHS, EUR and the city of Rotterdam;

To introduce the objectives, organization and structure of the Master Programme in Urban Management and Development.

Content During the first week, participants become acquainted with the members of the departments of IHS and EUR and the staff of the support departments. They will also be introduced to the IHS and EUR libraries, computer and sport facilities. They are given information on transport, sports, social and cultural customs, religious life and (other) practical matters. Every effort is made to easing the transition to the new study environment and to answering any questions participants may have about IHS, EUR, Rotterdam and the Netherlands. Activities include lectures on Blackboard and RefWorks and tours of IHS, EUR and Rotterdam.


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3.8 Description of Core Period Courses

Urban Theory (UT) Gaining from Land Use Transactions Game (GLUT) Block 1 / Credits: 6 Coordinator: Jan Fransen Main lecturers: Carlos Morales-Schechinger; Wim Hafkamp, Ogenis Briljante, Maria Zwanenburg, Alexander Jachnow; Ronald Wall, Jan Fransen Assessment: Written closed book exam 80%; GLUT game 20% With over half of the world population living in urban areas, rising to 70 per cent in 2050, it is of ever-increasing importance to understand how cities work and evolve. Cities are continuously formed and transformed by complex and interrelated economic, social, physical and environmental processes. Understanding cities therefore requires us to recognize, define and describe these complex and multidisciplinary processes. Objectives This course is meant to help participants understand the complexity of cities based on economic, social, environmental and physical fundamentals. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Define and describe cities as complex adaptive systems Define, describe and apply main theories related to two of the following themes:

spatial cities; sustainable cities; green cities; liveable city; informal city; competitive city.

Describe urban land use in relation to at least two theories Describe cities by integrating the above concepts.

Course Content The course consists of three parts. The first part comprises lectures. It starts with an introduction to urban theory and in particular cities as complex adaptive systems. Cities are subsequently discussed from different thematic perspectives. Each thematic perspective is multidisciplinary:

Introduction: ComplexCity Lecture 1: spatial city Lecture 2: sustainable city Lecture 3: green city Lecture 4: liveable city Lecture 5: informal city Lecture 6: competitive city

The second part of the course comprises workshops on each of the themes of lectures (excluding the introduction). Participants can choose two workshops. Workshops will discuss literature and apply theory to concrete case studies or exercises. That enables participants to understand and apply theory. The third part of the course is a pedagogical game, GLUT (Gaining with Land Use Transactions), whereby key actors negotiate positions in a stylist city mediated by markets and regulations. Here participants have an opportunity to experiment how the concepts they have learned about are reflected in the spatial dimension of cities.


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Training/Teaching Methodology: Part one draws on lectures and discussion. Part two combines discussions, group work and/or individual exercises. Part 3 comprises a pedagogical game. The course combines contact hours with a considerable amount of self-study. The last week is reserved for preparing for the exam.


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Urban Governance, Policy and Planning (UGPP) Action Planning Workshop (AP) Block 2/ Credits: 6 Coordinators: Carley Pennink, Alexander Jachnow Lecturers: Carley Pennink, Alexander Jachnow, Peter Scholten, Forbes Davidson, Joop Koppenjan, Saskia Ruijsink Assessment: Individual assignment 70%; Action Planning group assignment 30% Introduction Cities are growing quickly and are extremely dynamic. (Local) governments must try to steer and guide the development process in many ways. Their motivation for doing this and the way they do this lie at the heart of the fields of study of urban governance, and urban policy. This course will discuss the efforts of governments, often undertaken in partnership with other stakeholders, to deliberately intervene in and influence, steer and guide the development process of cities. The role and responsibility of both public and private actors are central in the academic debate of urban governance, policy and planning.

This course will introduce the current academic debates in Urban Governance, Policy and Public and Private Partnerships and it will identify the linkages between these.

Objectives After the module participants should be able to:

Differentiate the theories that underpin good governance; understand the relevance of new public management and complex decision making for urban governance and how the two concepts relate to each other; distinguish the rationale for and utility of new public management vs. complex decision making in the complex world of today;

Distinguish the key characteristics and purpose of urban policy, and discuss how it can be approached from different perspectives and for different purposes; including redressing social inequality and increasing urban competitiveness; understand and discuss the complex nature of protecting public interest; and identify the key characteristics of good policy and policy analysis.

Understand and describe the meaning of traditional land use planning towards strategic and performance based planning is and why there has been a shift from traditional land use planning towards strategic and performance based planning

Understand the reasons for a shift to greater focus on public private partnerships in service provision and as a mechanism for good governance, discuss the theory that underpins PPPs; understand what PPPs are and how and under what conditions PPPs can be used to institutionalize private sector participation in urban development.

Apply tools for Action Planning and develop an Action Plan in a group.

Course content The course is organized in 4 different modules. It starts with an introduction to Urban Governance; this module deals the changing role of government in the governing of and decision making in a city. The two following modules on urban policy and planning, provide further substance to the discussion on urban governance. The concept of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) is introduced afterwards as an example of a modality of how to institutionalize and implement policy and plans.


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Finally the course incorporates the concepts learned in a practical, one week action planning exercise.

Urban Governance overarching module; decision making for urban development: This module introduces the difference between government and governance, what good governance is, and the trends in theory and practice on governance. The participants discuss why good governance is an essential pillar of sustainable development and the different theories that underpin good governance. Discussions revolve around the current academic debate on the utility of new public management versus complex decision-making. Participants look at and assess the empirical evidence on both streams of theory and assess the extent to which these approaches have resulted in the outcomes intended.

Urban Policy setting out the (policy) direction for urban development: This module introduces the meaning of policy and highlights various approaches towards urban policy which have been developed in the academic field of policy science. It draws attention to underlying objectives for policy making such as addressing public interest; taking various entry points for policy making such as increasing urban competitiveness or redressing social inequality, etc. And it deals with the question of what makes a good policy in terms of the policy content and the formulation and implementation process.

Urban Planning -principles for guiding urban development: This module introduces the different meanings and interpretations of 'urban planning', It highlights trends in planning approaches and zooms into the shift from traditional land use planning towards more strategic and performance based forms of planning.

Public Private Partnerships a mechanism to implement and institutionalize urban planning and policy: Since the 1990s PPPs have become an important approach to streamlining cooperation and risk sharing between the public and private sectors, and achieving value for money in service provisions. This module introduces participants to different rationale, objectives and forms of PPPs. Participants discuss and assess under what conditions PPPs can be successful vehicles for urban development. They apply a framework to analyse the 'marketability' of PPPs; this framework aids governments to make sound policy decisions related to PPPs.

Action Planning - a workshop structured around tools for application: The planning cycle which starts with problem identification and concludes with the development of a strategy and implementation plan, forms the basis for Action Planning, Participants will work on a case study and apply different tools (problem analysis, stakeholder analysis, force field analysis, etc.) that guide them through the different steps of the (action) planning process, Challenges include the integration of different sectors and balancing between different needs of various actors and stakeholders, The workshop includes the presentation of a final action plan. Training/teaching methodology Each module uses the following methodologies:

Lectures; mainly for introducing general concepts and trends Peer-review discussion groups; for deepening the understanding of concepts and

analyzing trends. In the discussion groups participants independently prepare themselves and discuss topics related to the lectures

Various assignments / group work which aim to deepen participants knowledge about the concepts and theory.

The Action Planning exercise, which is an intensive workshop and a simulation of a participatory planning process.


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Economic and Financial Analysis (EFA) Block 2/Credits: 4.5 Coordinator: Alberto Gianoli Lecturers: Alberto Gianoli, Somesh Sharma Assessment: Individual assignment 80%; group exercise 20% The complexity of decision-making processes and management decisions is widely acknowledged. In all sectors and at all levels of governance information is uncertain, values are contested, and decisions are pressing and imperative. The consequences faced by cities world-wide as a result of climate change and the related adaptation and mitigation strategies are a case in point. Urban managers and decision makers have to take strategic decisions requiring large commitment of resources, involving long-term consequences that are hard to predict, and multiple conflicting objectives that are difficult to balance in the presence of risk and uncertainty. Increasingly, analytical approaches to management and decision making are required and applied in fields such as urban and regional development, environmental and energy policy, infrastructure investment and management. Investment decisions are at the core of any development strategy. Economic growth depends on productive capital, infrastructure, human capital, knowledge, total factor productivity and the quality of institutions. All of these development ingredients imply taking the hard decision to sink economic resources now, in the hope of future benefits, betting on the distant and uncertain future horizon. Every time an investment decision has to be taken, one form or another of weighting costs against benefits is involved, and some form of calculation over time is needed to compare the former with the latter when they accrue in different years. Against this background, the module presents and discusses a range of problem-solving tools, techniques and methods to arrive at optimal or near-optimal solutions to complex decision-making problems characterised by systemic uncertainty, alternative options, multiple stakeholders and divergent objectives. The main focus will be on the concrete application of economic and financial analysis techniques to urban investment projects, with a particular focus on Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, and Multi Criteria Analysis. Objectives At the end of the course the participant should be able to:

Understand the microeconomic foundations of decision analysis of urban investment projects

Build and analyse decision trees Incorporate uncertainty and probability in decision analysis Perform risk and sensitivity analysis Use Excel spreadsheets to build a problem-solving framework Apply economic and financial analysis to investment projects within an urban

context (Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Multi Criteria Analysis) Course Content The module presents and discusses techniques and methods to arrive at optimal or near-optimal solutions to complex investment decisions at the urban level, characterized by systemic uncertainty, alternative options, multiple stakeholders and divergent objectives. Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Effectiveness Analysis and Multi Criteria Analysis will be applied


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to concrete cases. Excel spreadsheets will be used to build an investment decision-making framework and risk and sensitivity analysis will be carried out to incorporate uncertainty and probability in decision analysis. Training/Teaching Methodology Lectures, individual or group work, guided discussions, analysis of cases, and practical exercises.


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3.9 Description of Specialization Period Courses

Urban Land Development (ULD) Blocks 3 and 4/ Credits: 15 Coordinators: Carlos Morales-Schechinger and Martim Smolka Lecturers: Harvey Jacobs, Martim Smolka, Lawrence Walters, Carlos Morales-Schechinger, Yu-Hung Hong, Paulo Sandroni, Geoffrey Payne, Ore Fika and Tikvah Breimer. Assessment: Open book exam: 50% (individual); performance and written report in the pedagogical game: 30% (in teams); 20% participation in lectures and small group discussion sessions (individual). Land is a resource that greatly determines how cities work; it is strategic for improving their economic productivity, social equality and environmental sustainability. Land owners, developers, land users and governments operate more and more through markets that have inherent failures and within sets of property rights that confront themselves. Stakeholders involved in assembling, developing, transferring, occupying, using, taxing and administering land are not fully aware of such failures and confrontations. Existence of land markets is frequently denied or assumptions are wrongly made that they operate like with any other goods; high land prices and enormous resources allocated to pay for them, even by the poor, go unquestioned; property is believed to be social equaliser when each piece of property is very different from the other in use and in value and a source of even more inequality; property rights are rarely coupled with obligations and are therefore a source of abused and opportunistic behaviour. Stakeholders operate with orthodox instruments that can become active barriers to the policies, plans, programmes and projects they hold. Thus, land instruments related to traditional zoning, weak taxation, single tenure ship and expensive/subsidised remedial action still dominate the scene; they are not questioned, even less adapted or new ones introduced. Problems they foster include: uncontrolled sprawl and uncooperative land owners; unequal distribution of costs and benefits of land use and development; weak property taxation and untapped land value increments; informality, precariousness, exclusion and gentrification; encroachment of historically and environmentally sensitive land; weak public acquisition and unsustainable compensations; ill targeted subsidies and useless tax rebates; speculative land markets, distorted valuation practices and real estate bubble bursts; and a narrow and rigid scope of tenure options with disregard for collective alternatives. Renovated or innovative land-related instruments are increasingly calling the attention of stakeholders; they appear to be better collaborators in meeting the objectives of policies, plans, programmes and projects. Many developed cities have had them for some time; some developing cities or cities in transition are experimenting with them, some are adding innovations that are producing useful results, while others are not. In any case several instruments are noteworthy and are becoming learning lessons that inspire other cities to consider them as options for economic, social and environmental development. These innovations require close examination; the principles which inspired them need to be extracted and evaluated, they require sound economic, legal, financial and social dissection. Objectives This specialization provides participants with a critical understanding of land markets, their legal framework and the complexity of options cities have when choosing a strategic


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combination from a portfolio of land-related instruments. At the end of the course participants should: Be able to explain and discuss the fundamentals of land markets and their legal

dimension as well as how public intervention may shape them in one way or another; Be able to understand which land-related instruments may have a powerful impact on

urban development and may provide preventive options for its needs; Be able to identify the economic, social and legal concepts behind such instruments,

analyse how these shape their implementation, and discuss the implications on land and real estate markets;

Be able to choose and argue in favour and against a choice of a specific land instrument, or a strategic combination of them, to solve a problem and/or implement a given policy, plan, programme or project related to urban development.

Course Content The course is developed with the collaboration of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policies (USA) and takes advantage of lecturers, material and pedagogical activities developed in a wide variety of countries by this institute as well as by IHS. The course starts with a discussion on the basic economic and legal concepts related to land in order to understand and how to evaluate the impact of land instruments in cities and markets. After that, various land instruments are explained, concepts underlining them are highlighted, and those that can have more impact on development are discussed in greater detail. Strategic links between instruments themselves are highlighted along the course. In parallel specific instruments are evaluated by participants to identify the relevant issues of applying them in given contexts. The course will discuss the following blocks of knowledge: Land markets fundamentals, formal and informal markets and their interrelationship.

Land price formation, residual value of land and rent capitalization. Public policies and instruments on land markets.

Land and property. Bundle of rights and obligations. Land use and land development rights. Land rights in conflict.

Land and property taxation. Types of land taxes. Tax components. Relation to local governments and urban finance. Land tax incentives for social equity and land use behaviour.

Land use zoning at structure level. Protection of historically and environmentally sensitive and risky areas. Transfer of development rights.

Rights of way, expropriation and compensation for infrastructure and amenities. Valuation techniques. Financing with betterment charges.

Special land use zoning at area level. Zoning takings vs. land value increment taxation. Development obligations vs. incentives. Density bonus and tax breaks.

Exclusionary vs. inclusionary zoning. Inclusionary and balanced housing. Sites and services, core housing.

Land assembling and land readjustment. Holdouts, majority rule, vacant land taxation, compulsory development, auction and acquisition.

Public land leasing. Trading land development rights, certificates of additional building rights. Land sharing.

Tenure options. Freeholds, leasehold and rental tenure. Public, private and state domain. Customary tenure. Community land trusts.


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Training/Teaching Methodology The methodology introduces topics that help understand the complexity of Urban Land Development as well as going into depth in each knowledge block. Each week starts with an introductory session of a block of knowledge that guides what students will read and test their comprehension through a questionnaire (not graded, only for self-monitoring). This is followed by expert lecturers that go in depth with concepts and instruments related to the block and conduct discussions in small group sessions on case studies (graded). Then in a pedagogical game -Land Court- teams will discuss in favour or against controversial statements related to the block of knowledge. At the end of a block a workshop session will be run to practice applying the knowledge learned in stylized but real life situations. At the end of the course an open book exam (graded) will be held where students apply their knowledge on a real life situation -as they have been practicing during the workshop sessions. They will also submit a written report of their performance and proceedings of the controversial statements they were assigned to discuss during the Land Court (graded). The course prepares students to go into further depth during the research workshop on land value capture.


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Urban Environmental Management and Climate Change (UECC) Blocks 3 and 4/ Credits: 15 Coordinator: Marijk Huijsman and Stelios Grafakos Lecturers: Marijk Huijsman, Stelios Grafakos, Alberto Gianoli, Veronica Olivotto, DRIFT Assessment: Group work assignment 40%; final exam 60% Worldwide, a large number of cities are experiencing severe environmental problems and multiple climate-change induced impacts. Overcrowding, unequal distribution of space, long travelling times on overloaded roads, air and noise pollution, poor urban infrastructure and services and an increase of climate vulnerability all negatively affect the attractiveness and productivity of cities, and moreover the health of their citizens. Sustaining the urban environment and designing the pathway to a low carbon and climate resilient growth has become a key goal and principle for policy action at global and local levels. An important shift has also taken place in the urban environmental management style: from a hierarchical law and enforcement model via the economic incentive approach to one in which non-governmental stakeholders are increasingly involved in policymaking processes. From the United Nations to national and local governments, civil society and the business sector, it is now widely recognized that understanding sustainability and climate compatible development and integrating their principles and methods into everyday practice is vital for the environmental, economic and social welfare of any urban society. This situation calls for city managers who understand the principles of good environmental and climate change governance and policy and who are capable of developing sustainable and green growth policies and actions in collaboration with other stakeholders. Objectives At the end of the course the participants should be able to understand the different components of environmental policy, analyse and assess different environmental and climate-change policy instruments, actions and projects in order to provide support to urban environmental and climate-change planning and governance.

Identify the main components of urban environmental and climate change policy and decision making, models of environmental and climate change policy analysis and instruments for green growth and climate change policy;

Understand and apply assessment tools and methodologies to evaluate green growth and climate change policies and projects;

Identify and analyse the main elements and phases of local environmental and climate-change planning and management;

Course Content This course will provide insights into the policy framework, the policy instruments and assessment methods and tools used for urban environmental management and local climate-change policies and actions. It will furthermore pay attention to economic theories and concepts that influence environmental and climate-change policy and decision-making and will. Through analysing frameworks and by conducting simulation and practical exercises, the course aims to offer a multifaceted and deeper understanding on how cities can be managed in a more sustainable manner towards a low carbon and climate resilient development path.


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This module will address and discuss the following issues: Urban environmental and climate-change policy analysis; Environmental and climate-change policy instruments ranging from regulatory,

economic and voluntary policy options; Environmental and climate-change assessment methodologies and decision

support tools such as strategic environmental assessment, environmental cost benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis and multi-criteria analysis;

Framework for accounting for costs and benefits of different environmental and climate change policies, actions and projects;

Role of ecosystem services valuation in urban areas for environmental and climate-change policy;

Environmental and Climate Multi-Governance Teaching Methodology Lectures, field visits, exercises, simulation tools, e-learning techniques, debates.


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Urban Competitiveness and Resilience (UCR) Blocks 3 and 4/ Credits: 15 Coordinators: Ronald Wall and Spyridon Stavropoulus Lecturers: Ronald Wall, Spyridon Stavropoulus, Ruud Veenhoven (EHERO / EUR), Martijn Burger (ESE and EHERO / EUR), Monserrat Budding-Polo With inputs from: Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Rotterdam City Council, Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization (EHERO) Assessment: Group: Weekly Assignments, Final showcase (40%) Individual assignment (60%) One of the six specializations of the Masters program is Urban Competitiveness and Resilience (UCR), developed by Ronald Wall, economic geographer at the IHS. The specialization is aimed at understanding the relationship between global and local economic development. Through quantitative and qualitative techniques, specific knowledge and advice is given to cities on how to compete with others, improve economic performance, and develop urban prosperity and quality. Participants explore the value chains of different industrial sectors, the attraction of this to particular cities, and how this relates to different urban stakeholders. Based on this, creative urban strategies and plans are developed that can lead to more resilient and competitive cities. The aim to achieve higher wealth and wellbeing. Within a globalizing world economic network (e.g. foreign investments, global supply chains and trade) are becoming increasingly important to the development of cities. For instance, the top 500 multinationals are responsible 90% of foreign direct investments (FDI) in the world and generate 50% of world trade. This has a huge impact on the GDP of nations and urban development. Multinational headquarters located in particular cities invest in the development of other cities. The more investments a city receives the more important its status will be within the world economy. These investments are important to cities because they bring capital, employment, knowledge, skills and technology to a place. Therefore, a good understanding of competition and resilience within the global investment network will clear the path to smarter, more goal-directed and effective urban planning, urban design and policy-making. Annual theme: Happiness and the City In previous years the UCR themes have covered topics such as improving cities in the Life Science (biotech and pharmaceuticals) industry and tacking on the challenge of Food Security (rural to urban food supply chains). This year, besides understanding how to improve the economic development of cities, the participants of UCR will focus on the emerging importance of wellbeing. Are wealthy cities necessarily happy cities? Nowadays a vast literature on wellbeing or happiness economics is emerging. In these studies it is shown that mostly economic prosperity is a key indicator of happiness.but is it enough? Today the subjective perception of the city is becoming increasingly important. How do inhabitants perceive and qualify their cities? These subjective indicators are becoming more and more important for economic studies, going beyond the usual measures e.g. innovation, infrastructure, transportation, education, health and GDP, to indicators such as green spaces, cultural districts, urban design, architecture, environmental qualities, urban amenities, streets and squares (places of social interaction), and cultural events. Based on these forms of data we investigate which characteristics are better associated with greater happiness (wellbeing) of cities. Ultimately we question if its the happiness of the city or the happiness of the citizens that matters (Plato The Republic 380 BC).


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Based on a large database of Rotterdams happiness indicators, developed by EHERO, and also socio-economic databases developed at UCR/IHS, we will investigate which characteristics have been important for Rotterdam in the past, and especially which ones will pave the way of its future. Using this knowledge, participants will derive unique urban strategies and plans for Rotterdam, or other cities of interest. Objectives It is important to note that UCR principally stresses the value of applied research in decision-making processes related to urban management. The specialization will enable participants to:

Understand various theories on globalization, developmental economics, competitive city networks, local economic development, urban resilience and sustainability, and economic policies.

Important will be an understanding that cities are increasingly interconnected over time and across geographic scales (global, regional and local).

Understand the relationship between a citys global networks and local urban indicators (cultural, spatial, social, economic and environmental).

Understand how local economic and social innovations in the city can lead to urban prosperity.

Understand how urban policy can set the conditions for urban innovation, competition, and wellbeing.

Develop an urban management policy/marketing concept that integrates different scales of knowledge of the city.

Fundamentally, the specialization will challenge the participants to consider how urban management and planning practices can link with economic geography, to produce effective policies and plans for a more resilient and sustainable development of cities. The specialization will also show that urban planning and management depends on an integrated knowledge of a citys local qualities (supply) and its position within regional and global systems (demand). Course Content

1. Introduction: Theoretical Background a. World-city networks b. Urban competitiveness and resilience c. Local economic development and clusters d. Innovation and spillovers 2. Firm Study a. Corporate behavior and structure b. Value chain exploration c. Geographical mapping of industrial activity 3. City Study a. Identification and analysis of city competitors b. Evaluation of location factors e.g. economic and wellbeing indicators 4. Strategic Planning a. Development of an urban economic vision b. Identification of local and regional strengths c. Consolidation of strengths and global market demands


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5. Marketing Strategy a. City marketing b. Creation of strategies aiming to attract investment and boost urban prosperity. c. Making cities happier.

Training/Teaching methodology Lectures, research workshops, field visits, group and individual assignments. Use of Geographic Information System (GIS), Network analysis techniques using UCINET and Econometric techniques using SPSS and STATA.


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Managing and Financing Urban Infrastructure (MFUI): Water and Sanitation, Energy and Transport Blocks 3 and 4/ Credits: 15 Coordinators: Ogenis Brilhante and Alberto Gianoli Lecturers: Ogenis Brilhante, Jacko van Ast, Alberto Gianoli, Harry Geerlings, Somesh Sharma, other lecturers Assessment: Paper 40%; final examination 60% Introduction The MFUI specialization addresses the use of renewable energy, green infrastructure and smart growth concepts for planning, managing and financing infrastructure that fits the challenges and requirements of sustainable and green cities. It provides hands-on knowledge and expertise on how local governments can most efficiently provide, manage, finance and operate municipal infrastructure to delivery desired levels of service. It covers aspects of drinking water, wastewater, drainage & urban floods using green infrastructure, integrated solid waste, transport & mobility, electricity and renewable energy infrastructure sectors, and is primarily focused on developing and transition countries. A special feature of the specialization is the workshop on the Cheongyecheon Restoration Project, where participants analyze the causes and impacts of the demolition of a 5.8 km highway, the restoration of an ancient river and the construction of a green linear recreational corridor in downtown Seoul, capital of South Korea. The specialization is linked with the Sustainable Infrastructure Research Workshop (SUI). Broadly speaking sustainable infrastructure and service delivery can be seen as the process of planning, managing and financing infrastructure assets to produce the desired level of the service and at the same time contributing to the improvement of the local socio-economic and environmental conditions. Learning Objectives At the end of the course the participant should be able to:

Fully understand and discuss the relationship between urban infrastructure and its linkages with land, economic development, investment, poverty alleviation and local environment social and health conditions.

Understand, identify and distinguish the key aspects of an infrastructure asset management lifecycle system

Develop skills in apply green infrastructure, renewable energy and smart growth key concepts and tools to plan and manage more resilient, efficient and sustainable urban infrastructure

Develop skills in assessing performance of service provider organizations Use performance assessment methods to identify problems and gaps in the

service provider organizations management system, to analyze them and propose recommendations to improve the delivery of the service

Understand and apply innovative models and mechanisms for financing urban infrastructure projects.


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Course Content The specialization consists of two related components: Managing Service Delivery & Governance and Financing infrastructure. The first component presents the general aspects of management and governance applied to the infrastructure sector. It covers the main infrastructure key concepts and the links with urban sectors. It provides information on the key elements of the infrastructure lifecycle asset management, integration with urban plans and on the performance of service provider organizations. For each of the six infrastructure sectors covered in this specialization detailed information on key components, assets, policies, technical, economic and managerial aspects are provided and discussed. The second component provide participants with a sound understanding of the key issues in urban infrastructure finance, including the factors that influence the choice of financing methods for infrastructure projects, the motivations of the parties involved, how to evaluate, allocate and mitigate risks, as well as capital structuring issues. Training/Teaching Methodology A variety of methods are used in the specialization: lectures, individual and/or group work, guided discussions, analysis of cases, videos and practical exercise and a final Workshop on Cheonggyecheon (Seoul, South Korea) Restoration Project.


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Integrated Planning & Urban Strategies (IPUS) Blocks 3 and 4/ Credits: 15 Coordinators: Alexander Jachnow and Saskia Ruijsink Lecturers: Alexander Jachnow, Saskia Ruijsink, Peter Scholten, Alonso Ayala, Carley Pennink Assesment: Individual Assignment; 60%; Group work; 40% Introduction Urban Planning has moved away from comprehensive master plans that intended to control the spatial development of an entire territory, to more flexible strategic plans, following more open visions. Contemporary strategic integrated planning also integrates more social and economic considerations into the physical and spatial dimensions of planning. It is focused on creating synergies among development actors, and aims to build on the potential of existing initiatives and ongoing activities in the development of cities. To ensure implementation, urban managers, planners and architects need to translate strategies and visions into a range of concrete action plans, which all need commitment from politicians, funders and other stakeholders. Urban managers, planners and architects need to become acquainted with integrated strategic plans which are feasible to be implemented even in the challenging circumstances of the 21st century, with an overwhelming urban world population, rapidly growing cities with informal housing, social deprivation and economic decline and changing climatic circumstances. Objectives The overall learning objective of the course is to understand concepts and apply tools related to designing, developing, presenting and implementing visions, strategies and projects that integrate social, environmental, economic, spatial, financial and institutional components of urban plans[1]. After completing the course, participants should be able to: Understand and describe at a basic level how a city needs to be planned and operated

from social, environmental, economic, spatial, financial and institutional perspectives (analysis of the city)

Apply tools that help translating the multidimensional potentials of a city/ urban region and the different interests of a variety of stakeholders into development objectives and a vision of what the city should and could become (develop a vision for the city)

Apply tools to develop and design concrete plans and projects for the city following its visions

Apply tools that facilitate the design and the implementation of urban plans and projects (including their finance, monitoring and evaluation)

Integrate tasks of different sectors and disciplines into one comprehensive plan Understand and explain contemporary urban planning concepts and theories Relate academic urban planning discussions about theory and concepts to the planning

issues and challenges on the ground Course content The course will start with an introduction on a) planning theory and b) planning practice. As part of the practical part, participants will be familiarized with the city of Rotterdam,

[1]Design does not only refer to physical design, but can also be e.g. the design of a policy instrument


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zooming in from its global role to a selected inner-city area. Thus, Rotterdam will serve as an accessible case study that will help approaching planning theory from different scales throughout the course. During the course, all participants will work on one individual assignment and engage in group work. The individual assignment includes an assessment of issues and potentials in a city of each participants choice, focusing on the existing policy and vision of that city and concluding with an analysis of interventions and their impact. Concepts and articles that were introduced in class and should be used wherever relevant. During the group work different perspectives on how urban planning works will be explored. What are the focal points, values and planning criteria of planners, citizens and policy makers? What are their specific powers and limitations? How is their ownership defined? How do they intend to achieve their vision? What are interdependencies and interrelations between these stakeholders? And how does this translate into governance, participation and cooperation? The structure of this course is as follows: Theory and conceptualization. A general overview and introduction provides an overall

theoretical and conceptual insight concerning strategic planning, visioning, processes, governance issues etc.

Place-making and visioning. The focus on place-making and the importance of participation looks into values and visioning in the planning process. Participants will be exposed to concepts and theories as well as tools and practical actions that help understanding the complexity, challenges and potentials in a city and how this can be translated in a vision for the future. Based on review of secondary data, policy papers, maps and interviews, the participants will deepen the analysis of the existing policy frameworks and stakeholders and their implications.

From vision and quality to objective and intervention. Concepts and principles that explain the quality and spatial structure of the site will combine work on a vision and then achievable objectives to develop ideas for interventions.

Implementation plan. The final joint exercise is to prepare the planning and implementation of a project, resulting in an implementation plan for the interventions.

Participants will be introduced to relevant tools (e.g. swot and stakeholder analysis, visioning, objective setting) which link the various theoretical concepts of planning (collaborative planning, strategic planning, planning for performance, etc.) and the planning cycle. This is done in lectures, but also by self-study and peer to peer exchange sessions. Through the course the case study Rotterdam will be developed on different scales and with different thematic foci, depending on the working groups visions. These will be regularly compared and discussed thus helping to better understand the processes of urban development. Training/teaching methodology The following teaching methodologies will be applied and combined. Lecture inputs Case study inputs Excursions Obligatory reading + discussion with peers Presentation + discussion in the plenary Consultations, feedback Working in groups Exercises (e. g. Role plays, perspective changes, urban walk, etc.)


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Urban Housing and Livelihoods (UHL) Blockd 3 and 4/ Credits: 15 Coordinators: Ellen Geurts and Maartje van Eerd Lecturers: Alonso Ayala, Maartje van Eerd, Ellen Geurts, Maria Zwanenburg, guest lecturers

Assessment: Group assignments 40 per cent; individual essay 60 per cent

Housing is understood as more than a roof over ones head. It usually represents the most valuable asset (in the broad sense of the word) a household strives to access throughout its lifecycle. The starting point of the specialization is the understanding of the complex meaning of housing in relation to housing theories that go beyond housing as a commodity. From this understanding, the course takes a closer and wider look at urban and housing poverty from the perspective of the li

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