SES-631 Sustainable Communities

3 Credits

• SES-631-01

  Wednesday

  8:00 pm – 10:50 pm

  Higgins Hall North, 406B

  • 

    Rafael De Balanzo Joue

  • Amy Motzny

Examines a range of strategies for planning communities that minimize the use of non-renewable energy sources, maximize recycling and promote healthy living and working environments. Its premise is that comprehensive approaches that consider both human welfare and resource limitations at the local and global levels are required in order to build and maintain sustainable communities. Strategies examined include sustainable production, transportation, infrastructure and distribution policies. Examples are drawn from current community development and preservation practice in urban, metropolitan and rural areas. The course analyzes public policies and private practices relating to the urban environment, and investigates methods for creating a more sustainable future.