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About the Course

This course will include the evaluation of best practices in parking strategies for sustainable cities. Some of the examples include downtown parking policy, understanding the high cost of free parking, the development of parking sheds, managing neighborhood parking, hiding parking lots and other parking strategies and practices. There will also be a case study of the Victoria Canada parking management approach that investigates problems with current work on parking planning and discusses the cost of parking facilities and potential savings from improved management. There will also be an introduction to the use of form-based codes for application to sustainable cities. A variety of building forms such as mid-rise and high-rise buildings, apartment houses, live/work buildings, single-family homes, and row houses will be assessed. A particular emphasis will be on vacant property strategies for equitable and healthy communities. Vacant property strategies for reclamation will be evaluated with an analysis of the revitalization cycle. Green building construction principles will be evaluated in consideration for natural light and ventilation, solar orientation, use of sustainable building materials, energy efficient design and on-site energy generation as well as other considerations. Building architectural design will leverage climate, construction materials, and the culture and history of the area. Architecture choices should have a consistent appearance within the community and provide residential privacy. Other considerations include protection and preservation of historic buildings, use of universal design concepts, careful placement of civic buildings and the appropriate use of subsidized housing. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Survey and evaluate a variety of parking policies that support sustainable cities and environmental quality. 2. Compare different parking options such as parking sheds, neighborhood parking, parking lot access, permeable parking spaces, and a variety of ways to hide parking lots. 3. Describe the approach that the state of Minnesota used in developing a greenhouse gas reduction plan for their transportation sector. 4. Examine issues of implementing climate – friendly transportation pricing and the concept of “fix it first” transportation policy. 5. Evaluate the concept of form-based codes and their benefits for creating sustainable cities. 6. Assess smart green construction practices such as use of sustainable building materials, on site energy generation, proper solar orientation, and the use of green building standards. Target Audience • Government Officials involved planning, designing, monitoring, enforcement, and assessment of sustainable project developments at the local, state, and federal level. • Private sector companies in the transportation and municipal design and construction business • Architects interested in advancing sustainable concepts for cities and communities • Foundations, associations, and other NGOs that support smart growth strategies • Academic faculty and students studying and researching community sustainability and resilience • Private citizens interested in improving their communities and living conditions...

Top reviews

BP

Jan 28, 2023

In modern era this king of coarse is very useful to each and every person involved in Sustainable Development.Nicely covered useful topics and useful materials were provided.Thanks you sir

AH

Jul 30, 2024

Excellent course to learn more about sustainable cities in the context of transportation, buildings, and green constructions.

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By Kishen N

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Jan 11, 2025

It was good course

By Zeeshan A

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Jan 13, 2024

wonderful course

By Mary V V

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Aug 22, 2024

Good Platform

By z

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Jun 25, 2023

Thank you

By Reza_Taheri

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Apr 22, 2025

perfect

By Muhammadsiddiq F

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Nov 5, 2023

great

By Malak N A

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Feb 17, 2025

Nice

By dishant P

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Feb 5, 2025

GOOD

By NUWAYYIR D F A

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May 17, 2023

good

By Adil k

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Jan 27, 2023

Good

By yassine m

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Sep 25, 2024

tnx

By Joobo K

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Feb 6, 2023

That was nice to know about US government action for green cities. Still, US have so far to go meet carbon regulation so keep going on the course. Nice to have you. Thanks!

By Abdul-Razak M S

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Sep 4, 2023

A fully loaded course. I was impressed with the depth of material I took home after this course. Would recommend to any lover of sustainability.

By Fakher I

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Jul 29, 2023

well all lelectures was very helpful and useful me. But no attraction in lectures and boring feel.

By SOHEL R

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Jan 28, 2023

The course provides lots of advanced information which is very eye-catching and I enjoyed it.

By Deanie W

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Aug 12, 2023

It was a great overview of the basic ideas of sustainability in cities.

By Dawa, N A (

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Jun 27, 2024

It was fast

By Aman K S

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Oct 15, 2024

good

By Enka L

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Oct 14, 2024

ww

By Michelle P

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Apr 25, 2025

A lot of typos and most primary sources were over 10 years old. Felt more like an urban planning review rather than a source for green infrastructure strategies.

By Cate O

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Mar 14, 2025

the readings are outdated

By mahesh y

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Aug 25, 2024

very helfpul course

By Terry W

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Jun 2, 2024

The learner is not notified that they issue the certificate after subscribing even though you've completed all the courses. Very disappointing