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Johns Hopkins University

Sustainable Cities

Johns Hopkins University via Coursera Specialization

Overview

This Specialization is intended for individuals and organizations interested in developing skills and strategies to create and support sustainable cities. Through these four courses, you will gain a strong understanding of the tools and concepts needed to succeed in reaching this goal. Successful case studies of smart growth applications will be evaluated and assessed for multiple cities throughout the United States. The concentration will provide students with an introduction to sustainable regional principles and evaluate regional transportation system issues. This is achieved through dynamic video lectures, with many pictures, practical case studies and the evaluation of practices for success. Considerations for smart urban planning, growth, and lifestyle to include strategies for creating equitable, healthy, and sustainable communities are also evaluated. The concentration will also include evaluations of best practices for community involvement, strategies for growth priorities. Plus, green space protection, parks, sourcing quality food from local growers, providing a spectrum of housing availability, integration of office, retail & housing spaces, and the reduction in the urban pollution footprint. Includes focus on the use of recycled, reusable, green & sustainable products, lower carbon footprint, green buildings, applications of renewable solar & wind energy, low impact storm water management practices, water resource management, resource conservation & more.

Syllabus

Course 1: Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation
- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. This course will provide students with an introduction to sustainable regional principles, regional ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Sustainable Neighborhoods
- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. This course will provide students with an introduction to tools and concepts for a better understanding ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes
- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. This course will evaluate best practices in transportation networks, thoroughfares, and streetscape ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction
- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. This course will include the evaluation of best practices in parking strategies for sustainable cities. ... Enroll for free.

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Taught by

William Roper

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