Day 1: Introduction to GIS and Urban Planning

• Concept and importance of Geographic Information Systems

• Role of GIS in urban planning and sustainable development

• Components of GIS

• Types and sources of geographic data

• Basic GIS software and tools

Day 2: Data Collection and Analysis in GIS

• Methods of field and digital data collection

• Remote sensing technologies and their role

• Processing and cleaning geographic data

• Spatial and temporal data analysis

• Creating digital maps and reports

Day 3: Applications of GIS in Urban Planning

• Land use analysis and urban planning

• Infrastructure and public facilities assessment

• Natural resource and green space management

• Urban mobility and traffic analysis

• Decision support and smart planning

Day 4: GIS and Sustainable Development

• Integrating GIS with sustainable development strategies

• Environmental and social impact assessment

• Emergency planning and risk management

• GIS in monitoring urban expansion and environmental changes

• Successful case studies

Day 5: Modern Trends and Future Challenges

• Use of AI and machine learning in GIS

• Integration with virtual and augmented reality technologies

• Cybersecurity and geographic data protection

• Innovations in GIS for urban planning

• Workshop: Developing a GIS implementation plan for an urban planning project