Sustainable Cities (EARTHSYS 160)

This course provides an overview of urban sustainability through the lens of urban planning, covering topics such as the origins of urban sustainability, tools for sustainability planning, global dimensions of sustainability (including different approaches to planning across world regions), and visions for creating sustainable futures. There will be classroom seminar discussions, written reflections on assigned readings and videos, and guest speakers. Additionally, students will work in small teams during off-site project fieldwork to support the sustainability mission of community partners. (Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center.) Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor. Please use this link to apply: https://forms.gle/4HcQpwhF3QyKb86d6 - Helpful, but not required: A general understanding of land use planning approaches and sustainability concepts gained through prior work/internships and/or by completing courses with sustainability-focused or urban planning content.