Base Knowledge
Non applicable
Teaching Methodologies
The methodologies to be used will include the expository method, spaces for discussion, group learning, research works, project design, visits, class presentations (by students), case studies and problem solving.
Learning Results
Apply the concepts associated with urban governance in a smart context, such as the evolution of the idea of government.
Critically analyze the role of technology and various communication and management tools in urban life.
Characterize the central role of citizens in the construction, management and implementation of public policies at the urban level.
Build collaborative solutions for the relationships between government levels and between the government and civil society partners.
Dynamize in facilitating participatory processes.
Program
21st century governance: the complexity of urban problems; strategic thinking and planning; Public policies and decision-making processes; co-production of urbansolutions; governance components; multilevel and multisector governance (vertical and horizontal relations); openness, transparency and accountability;collaboration, networks and partnerships; the role of ICT. E-governance and e-government
Governance of green spaces in cities. Entities involved, implementation and management models, and recurring challenges.
Citizenship and citizen participation; participatory processes; the sense of community; wiki government and crowd sourcing. 21st century citizenship(s). Newparadigms and educational content for a new citizenship
Smart people (access to information and technology – inclusion; creativity and innovation; community leaders, shared visionary thinking, continuous learning…)
Access to information and services; the role of technologies; communication tools (case studies)
Curricular Unit Teachers
Silvino Dias CapitãoGrading Methods
The evaluation will be carried out through practical work / projects to be carried out and a final project.
Classwork: 70%
Final project: 30%
Final appeal exam: 100% (only for students who do not achieve a passing grade based on projects or who want to improve their classification)
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Câmara Neto, I. A., & Rezende Filho, C. B. (s.d.). A evolução do conceito de cidadania. Recuperado de http://www.unitau.br.
Coe, A., Paquet, G., & Roy, J. (2001). E-governance and smart communities: a social learning challenge. Social science computer review, 19(1), 80-93.
García, M. (2006). Citizenship practices and urban governance in European cities. Urban Studies, 43(4), 745-765.
Haozi, P., Kalantari, Z., Ferreira, C., Cong, C. (2024). Nature Based Solutions in Supporting Sustainable Development Goals: Theory and Practice. Elsevier, 1st edition. ISBN: 9780443217821, eBook ISBN: 9780443217838.
Healey, P. (2006). Transforming governance: Challenges of institutional adaptation and a new politics of space 1. European planning studies, 14(3), 299-320.
Kearns, A., e Paddison, R. (2000). New challenges for urban governance. Urban Studies, 37 (5-6), 845-850.
Le Gales, P. (2002) European Cities: Social Conflicts and Governance (Oxford: Oxford University Press).
Mota, J. A participação cívica em Portugal. (2025). Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos. Lisboa. ISBN 978-989-9243-10-1.
Paskaleva, K. A. (2009). Enabling the smart city: The progress of city e-governance in Europe. International Journal of Innovation and regional development, 1(4),405-422.
PPT slides presented during the lectures