Built Environment - Urban Planning Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas)

Overview

In the Built Environment - Urban Planning course at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) , you will also learn how to conduct research, visualise plans and communicate with residents and decision-makers. You might, for example, draw up a physical environment plan for the transformation of an old industrial site in a city that is being redeveloped to include housing, offices and recreational facilities. This specialisation is right for you if you are interested in society, enjoy working with people and complex issues, and want to influence the future of cities and regions.

Built Environment job profiles

• Traffic Manager

Manages and optimises traffic flows. Analyses data to improve traffic safety.

• Urban Designer

Designs urban development plans. Works together with provincial and local stakeholders.

• Strategic Planner

Develops strategic plans for project locations. Advises on the spatial impact of these plans. Coordinates spatial analyses.

• Urban Manager

Approaches urban issues from an economic, physical, political-administrative and social perspective.

• Researcher

Researches mobility behaviour and needs. Develops sustainable mobility strategies. Publishes research results.

• Spatial Advisor

Advises on zoning plans and environmental visions. Collaborates on the design of neighbourhoods, roads and public spaces.