- energy efficiency and environmental protection
- sustainability principles and planning
- sustainable neighborhoods
- sustainable buildings and green construction
- transparency and public involvement
- Environmental Protection
- Zoning Strategies
- Regional Park Planning
- Efficient Transportation Systems
- Regional Planning
- zoning for sustainable neighborhoods
- neighborhood organization
Sustainable Cities Specialization
Smart Growth Strategies for Sustainable Cities. Master strategies, tools, and concepts for creating sustainable cities of the future.
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Applied Learning Project
This specialization includes four real world case studies that give students insights Into the issues and challenges encountered in sustainable development projects. They include the Fairfax County Virginia comprehensive transportation plan development, the Buffalo Bayou revitalization project In Houston, the 21st century waterfront development project in Chattanooga, and the Pearl project In San Antonio. In all cases they provide students with an in depth learning experience of smart growth strategies for sustainable development.
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