Understand why urban resilience is important in the context of global climate change and social equity, and challenges facing today’s cities.

Analyze the history of land use and urban development in the US, especially the rise of the automobile, sprawl, and dependence on fossil fuels.

Understand the origins of New Urbanism, Smart Growth, and other planning frameworks, and the role of environmental law in new development patterns.

Evaluate sustainability practices and policies through an equity lens, and introduce the environmental justice movement.