EMP 330
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Sustainable Cities
More than half of the world’s 7 billion people live in cities. Urban societies need to find ways to
reduce their negative environmental impacts on the Earth’s eco-system. This course focuses on the analysis of
urban development patterns in North America and Europe. Students will learn how to create and plan for human
settlements that are less carbon-intensive, more ecologically responsible, and more socially sound. Via a variety
of case studies, students will be introduced to sustainability concepts such as ecological urbanism, green
building certification (LEED), smart growth, transit-oriented development and suburban retrofitting.
