Methods in Master Planning

Demographics and population development: projection methods, calculation of capacities and needs based on demographic changes (need for housing, public services, infrastructure).
Norwegian planning and analysis systems based on demography: PANDA, KOMPAS. Spatial analysis and location analysis using GIS.
Impact Analytical methods, risk analysis, evaluation methods.

The course will provide knowledge about methods used in municipal level master planning, supporting the establishment of joint planning assumptions, impact analysis and the effects of planned measures, evaluating and prioritizing among options, and formal design of plans in accordance with the requirements of the norwegian planning act.

Lectures and exercises. Workshops/seminars.