Sustainable Water and Sanitation Planning for Urban Development

Access to reliable water and sanitation is fundamental to public health and economic development. Effective infrastructure planning is crucial for achieving sustainable outcomes in cities facing rapid population growth and resource constraints. This course provides the foundational knowledge to analyze infrastructure needs, select appropriate technologies, and develop preliminary plans for water supply and wastewater management systems, focusing specifically on low-resource settings and developing countries. What you'll learn: * Understand the core principles of integrated urban water management and sanitation planning. * Learn standard methods for assessing current infrastructure needs, capacity, and population growth projections. * Analyze various sustainable and decentralized water and wastewater treatment technologies suitable for developing contexts. * Apply key regulatory, governance, and financial frameworks necessary for successful infrastructure project implementation. * Practice developing resilient strategies for infrastructure adaptation against climate variability and environmental shocks. * Configure basic monitoring and evaluation metrics for tracking service delivery improvements and project performance. The course begins by defining key terminology and policy contexts, moves through technical design considerations for water supply and wastewater, and concludes with practical implementation and long-term sustainability frameworks. This course is designed for absolute beginners in urban planning, public policy, or civil engineering who wish to specialize in essential infrastructure development. No prior technical experience is required. Start reading today to build essential skills in sustainable urban infrastructure planning.