Welcome to Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities, the second course in the Building Sustainable Cities Specialization. This course is intended to build upon foundational concepts introduced in the first course, Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability.
Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities
Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation Building Sustainable Cities
Instructeurs : Shane Casey
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Ce que vous apprendrez
Understand the role and authority of local government and citizens in making sustainability decisions and ways to engage the public more effectively.
Evaluate the strategies and opportunities for carbon-neutral cities, and weigh these costs and benefits against carbon-intensive cities.
Evaluate key technologies and design innovations driving resilience and sustainability programs and policies.
Analyze the effect of local policies on density, transit, public health, and climate.
Compétences que vous acquerrez
- Catégorie : Climate Policy
- Catégorie : Urban Sustainability
- Catégorie : Urban Resilience
- Catégorie : Climate Resilience
- Catégorie : Sustainable Development
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Welcome to the Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities course. Get started by meeting the instructors, reviewing expectations for the specialization and course, and introducing yourself to the class.
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This module explores sustainability practices in Boulder, Colorado, and examines how these can be scaled to larger communities. It covers the roles of local governments and citizens in sustainability decision-making and strategies for effective public engagement. Through case studies, quizzes, and discussions, you will gain insights into the dynamics of urban resilience and community involvement.
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10 vidéos11 lectures4 devoirs1 évaluation par les pairs1 sujet de discussion
This module provides an in-depth analysis of sustainability practices in cities worldwide, focusing on strategies for achieving carbon neutrality. Students will evaluate the costs and benefits of carbon-free versus carbon-intensive cities, utilizing case studies and quizzes to understand the implications of different urban sustainability approaches. The module aims to equip participants with the knowledge to advocate for sustainable city planning in their communities.
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This module explores the technologies and design innovations that drive resilience and sustainability in urban environments. It examines the benefits of both modern and pre-modern technologies as preferred solutions for urban sustainability. Participants will create a vision for future cities using smart city technologies and policy innovations, integrating historical insights with new advancements to address contemporary sustainability challenges.
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6 vidéos15 lectures4 devoirs1 évaluation par les pairs1 sujet de discussion
This module examines policy innovations in sustainable urban development, focusing on best practices in resilience and sustainability policy. It evaluates opportunities for urban sustainability offered by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and related programs. Participants will analyze the impact of local policies on urban density, transportation, public health, and climate, using case studies to illustrate effective strategies and outcomes.
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5 vidéos9 lectures3 devoirs1 évaluation par les pairs1 sujet de discussion
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