Conveners
SS_21 INNOVATING PLANNING EDUCATION IN THE AGE OF AI EMERGENCE
- Siegfried Zhiqiang wu (Tongji University)
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Prof. Siegfried Zhiqiang wu (Tongji University)08/07/2025, 16:00SS | 21 Innovating Planning Education in the Age of AI EmergenceOral
The presentation highlighted a comprehensive framework encompassing intelligent diagnostics, simulations, configuration, and creative design. From enhancing water security and ecological resilience in Wuhan to optimizing spatial layouts and generating innovative urban features, the talk demonstrated how AI empowers urban development with precision, efficiency, and sustainability.
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Mr Qingyuan Guo (London School of Economics)08/07/2025, 16:10SS | 21 Innovating Planning Education in the Age of AI EmergenceOral
The rapid development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) has radically transformed our conception of planning and what the planning profession can achieve. AI has enabled new, and in many cases more accurate, ways to make predictions, more efficient design modeling, and streamlined data gathering. When used appropriately, AI can contribute to more robust decision-making, revealing...
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Dr Sıla Ceren Varış Husar (Slovak University of Technology)08/07/2025, 16:20SS | 21 Innovating Planning Education in the Age of AI EmergenceOral
The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has strongly impacted various fields, including education, reshaping how students and educators approach knowledge creation and application in urban planning. In planning education, AI is increasingly being integrated into student work, from writing assignments to the visualization of future-oriented studio projects. While this presents vast...
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Dr Daniele Vettorato (Eurac Research)08/07/2025, 16:30SS | 21 Innovating Planning Education in the Age of AI EmergenceOral
Urban energy systems are undergoing profound structural transformations driven by decarbonization policies, digitalization, and demands for more democratic and inclusive governance. In this context, Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) and Local Energy Communities (LEC) have emerged as key paradigms in the pursuit of climate-neutral cities. PEDs aim to generate more energy than they consume...
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Paulo Silva (University of Aveiro, Department of Social, Political and Territorial Sciences)08/07/2025, 16:40SS | 21 Innovating Planning Education in the Age of AI EmergenceOral
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and societies, the field of urban planning stands at a transformative crossroads. In this presentation, Paulo Silva will explore the integration of AI into planning education, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize both pedagogical approaches and practical applications. By addressing questions such as how planners can harness AI to...
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