The students will be able to identify different planning methods and instruments to sustain the decision-makers in achieving their goals and identifying, in particular, some significant traits that will help to focus attention on problems and spheres of crucial importance for the development of the territory, and define the steps along which different itineraries will open up to different perspectives. What is of interest, and needs to be an integral part of the guiding strategy indicated by a Plan, are certain values, qualities or specificities from which to depart, which will be a reference point to steer all methods and instruments for “self-sustainable” planning