Streetscape Planning and Design Training Course

 Streetscape Planning and Design Training Course 

Introduction 

Streetscape Planning and Design is an advanced urban development discipline focused on creating safe, attractive, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vibrant public streets and pedestrian environments. Streetscape Planning and Design Training Course provides practical and strategic knowledge in streetscape master planning, urban design, pedestrian-oriented development, public realm improvement, traffic integration, landscape architecture, accessibility, placemaking, smart-city technologies, climate-responsive design, and sustainable infrastructure. Participants will learn how to transform conventional streets into functional public spaces that support mobility, economic activity, social interaction, environmental resilience, and high-quality urban living. 

The course integrates contemporary urban planning principles with practical streetscape design methodologies, stakeholder engagement, infrastructure coordination, and Public-Private Partnership approaches for delivering and maintaining high-quality public spaces. Participants will examine international best practices, digital planning tools, inclusive design standards, green infrastructure, street furniture, lighting, wayfinding, active mobility, and urban regeneration strategies. Global case studies will demonstrate how cities have successfully implemented streetscape projects while balancing transportation efficiency, environmental sustainability, commercial interests, community needs, and long-term urban resilience. 

Course Objectives 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

1. Apply advanced streetscape planning and urban design principles.
2. Develop pedestrian-friendly and human-centered street environments.
3. Integrate sustainable mobility and active transportation strategies.
4. Apply climate-resilient and green infrastructure solutions.
5. Design inclusive streetscapes using universal accessibility principles.
6. Integrate landscape architecture, street furniture, lighting, and wayfinding.
7. Apply smart-city technologies to streetscape planning and management.
8. Conduct streetscape audits, spatial assessments, and design analysis.
9. Develop effective placemaking and urban regeneration strategies.
10. Coordinate streetscape projects with transportation and utility infrastructure.
11. Apply stakeholder engagement and participatory planning techniques.
12. Develop Public-Private Partnership approaches for streetscape investment and maintenance.
13. Evaluate streetscape projects using sustainability, safety, economic, and social performance indicators.

Organizational Benefits
 

• Improved urban design and public-realm planning capacity.
• Better pedestrian safety and accessibility outcomes.
• Stronger sustainable mobility planning.
• More effective streetscape investment decisions.
• Improved climate resilience and environmental performance.
• Enhanced urban regeneration and placemaking outcomes.
• Better coordination among planning, transport, utility, and infrastructure teams.
• Stronger stakeholder and community engagement.
• Improved opportunities for Public-Private Partnership project delivery.
• Increased attractiveness, functionality, and economic vitality of urban areas.

Target Audiences
 

1. Urban planners and city planners.
2. Architects and landscape architects.
3. Civil, transport, and municipal engineers.
4. Local government and urban development officials.
5. Real estate and property development professionals.
6. Transport, mobility, and infrastructure specialists.
7. Environmental and sustainability professionals.
8. Consultants, project managers, and Public-Private Partnership practitioners.

Course Duration: 5 days
 
Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Streetscape Planning and Urban Design
 

• Streetscape planning principles, urban morphology, and public-realm design.
• Street hierarchy, urban corridors, nodes, edges, and activity zones.
• Human-centered design, placemaking, and pedestrian-oriented development.
• Streetscape character, identity, aesthetics, and visual quality.
• Global case study: Copenhagen pedestrian-oriented streets and public spaces.
• Practical streetscape assessment and design exercise.

Module 2: Pedestrian Mobility, Accessibility, and Universal Design
 

• Pedestrian network planning, walkability, crossings, and accessibility.
• Universal design, inclusive mobility, and barrier-free streets.
• Sidewalk standards, pedestrian zones, tactile paving, ramps, and crossings.
• Integration of cycling, micromobility, public transport, and pedestrian movement.
• Global case study: Amsterdam walking and cycling integration.
• Practical walkability and accessibility audit.

Module 3: Sustainable Streetscape and Green Infrastructure
 

• Sustainable streets, urban greening, and nature-based solutions.
• Street trees, rain gardens, bioswales, permeable surfaces, and stormwater management.
• Climate adaptation, urban heat mitigation, and biodiversity enhancement.
• Low-carbon materials, circular design, and resource-efficient infrastructure.
• Global case study: Singapore’s green urban infrastructure.
• Development of a climate-responsive streetscape concept.

Module 4: Streetscape Landscape, Furniture, Lighting, and Wayfinding
 

• Landscape architecture and planting strategies for urban streets.
• Street furniture, seating, shelters, bollards, waste facilities, and public amenities.
• Street lighting, pedestrian safety, energy efficiency, and nighttime design.
• Signage, wayfinding, branding, public art, and streetscape identity.
• Global case study: Melbourne laneways and public-realm improvements.
• Practical streetscape visual-design exercise.

Module 5: Traffic Integration, Safety, and Smart Streets
 

• Complete streets, traffic calming, road safety, and speed management.
• Intersection design, parking management, loading zones, and curb management.
• Smart mobility, intelligent transport systems, sensors, and real-time information.
• Data-driven streetscape planning and digital urban analytics.
• Global case study: Barcelona smart and people-centered streets.
• Practical street safety and mobility improvement plan.

Module 6: Placemaking, Urban Regeneration, and Economic Vitality
 

• Placemaking strategies and community-centered public-space development.
• Streetscape regeneration for commercial, cultural, and tourism districts.
• Temporary urbanism, tactical urbanism, events, markets, and active frontages.
• Economic development, property value, local business support, and street activation.
• Global case study: Times Square pedestrian transformation in New York City.
• Development of a streetscape regeneration strategy.

Module 7: Project Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, and Public-Private Partnership
 

• Streetscape project governance, procurement, budgeting, and implementation planning.
• Stakeholder mapping, community consultation, participation, and communication.
• Public-Private Partnership models for urban infrastructure and public-space projects.
• Operations, maintenance, funding mechanisms, risk allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Global case study: Public-Private Partnership-supported urban regeneration initiatives.
• Preparation of a streetscape project delivery framework.

Module 8: Streetscape Master Planning, Evaluation, and Implementation
 

• Streetscape master plans, design guidelines, development controls, and phasing.
• Cost estimation, implementation schedules, funding strategies, and project prioritization.
• Environmental, social, economic, accessibility, and safety performance indicators.
• Post-implementation evaluation, monitoring, maintenance, and adaptive management.
• Global case study: London public-realm and street transformation programmes.
• Capstone exercise: preparation and presentation of an integrated streetscape plan.

Training Methodology
 

• Instructor-led presentations and interactive technical discussions.
• Practical streetscape planning and design exercises.
• International case studies and comparative urban analysis.
• Group workshops, stakeholder-planning simulations, and problem-solving activities.
• Streetscape audits, field-based assessments, and design critiques.
• Digital mapping, spatial analysis, and visual planning exercises.
• Project-based learning and development of an integrated streetscape plan.
• Facilitated peer learning, presentations, feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.
 
b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate
 
c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
 
d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.
 
e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
 f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.