Public Realm Planning: Community-Focused Management
Learn to plan and manage public spaces with a strong community focus.
What you'll learn
- Understand public realm management principles
- Apply planning and design best practices
- Manage public spaces effectively
- Support maintenance and upkeep strategies
- Promote sustainability and resilience
- Understand legal and regulatory requirements
- Address social equity in public spaces
- Balance community and stakeholder needs
- Support inclusive public realm planning
- Improve long-term space usability
Course Overview
This course introduces the principles and practices of effective public realm planning and management. Learners will explore planning and design fundamentals, day-to-day management and maintenance, and the importance of sustainability and resilience in public spaces. The course also covers the legal and regulatory frameworks that shape public realm decisions.
Designed for professionals involved in urban planning, local government, and community development, this course supports careers in public realm management, urban planning, facilities management, and local authority roles. It equips learners with the skills to create inclusive, well-managed public spaces that support social equity, community wellbeing, and long-term environmental goals.
