GIS Intelligence for Urban Planning, Spatial Infrastructure Modeling & Development Optimization Seminar
Venue: Lake Naivasha Resort, Naivasha-Kenya
Date: 3rd - 8th August 2026
Cost: Kshs. 86,000 / USD 850
CPD points: 10
Overview
Harness geographic information systems (GIS) for urban planning, spatial infrastructure modeling, and development optimization. This seminar teaches urban planners, engineers, and policy makers to use GIS to analyze land use, plan transportation networks, optimize utility placement, and model development scenarios. The curriculum covers spatial data acquisition, analysis techniques, and the creation of maps and dashboards for decision support. Through hands‑on exercises with real urban datasets, attendees will develop the skills to apply GIS to complex planning challenges. This program is essential for urban planners, infrastructure developers, and local government officials.
Objectives
- Acquire and manage spatial data for urban planning
- Perform land use and zoning analysis using GIS
- Model transportation networks and optimize routes
- Plan utility infrastructure (water, electricity, telecom) spatially
- Conduct suitability analysis for development projects
- Create 3D visualizations for stakeholder communication
- Integrate GIS with building information modeling (BIM)
- Develop dashboards for real‑time urban monitoring
- Use GIS to support climate resilience and disaster planning
Target Audience
- Urban and regional planners
- Civil engineers and infrastructure designers
- Local government officials and planning officers
- GIS analysts and specialists
- Real estate developers
- Environmental and sustainability professionals
- Consultants in urban development
Methodology
- GIS software hands‑on exercises (QGIS, ArcGIS)
- Spatial analysis labs with real datasets
- Infrastructure modeling workshops
- Land use and zoning case studies
- 3D visualization demonstrations
- Group projects designing a development plan
- Peer sharing of GIS applications
