This course is part of the Sustainable Cities Specialization
Language of instruction: English
8 languages available
Some materials may not be translated
Teachers: William Roper
Financial assistance available
3,615 already registered
Skills gained
- Environmental Protection
- Zoning Strategies
- Regional Park Planning
- Efficient Transportation Systems
- Regional Planning
There are 4 modules in this course
- Sustainable Regional Fundamentals
- Regional Planning Including Developmental Priorities
- Regional Transportation System and the Land – Use Connection
- Case Study of the Fairfax County, Virginia Comprehensive Transportation Plan
This course will provide students with an introduction to sustainable regional principles, regional planning concepts and evaluate regional transportation system issues. This will be achieved through dynamic video lectures, practical case studies and the evaluation of practices for success. These will include discussions of the importance of the regional plan, how to engage community involvement, the importance of understanding a development transect and others. Strategies for growth priorities, along with consideration of available housing and food security will also be addressed. The concepts of providing a rural preserve and a rural reserve will be evaluated and mapping of key aspects of the region, such as neighborhoods and districts will be explained. Evaluation of regional transportation systems will be addressed including multi-mobile balance and building choices into the transportation system modes. The considerations for including a regional railway system along with accommodating user mobility and accessibility will be explored.
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