Sustainable Neighborhoods
Learn essential principles for creating sustainable urban communities through natural context, neighborhood components, and effective planning.
Learn essential principles for creating sustainable urban communities through natural context, neighborhood components, and effective planning.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Sustainable Cities Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Design urban parks and natural corridors for sustainable neighborhoods
Analyze neighborhood components for community livability
Balance open space and housing density effectively
Implement sustainable neighborhood structures and transit systems
Apply form-based zoning principles
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This course includes:
1.92 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of sustainable neighborhood development through analysis of natural context, components, and structure. Students examine case studies including the Buffalo Bayou project in Houston, Pearl District in San Antonio, and the 21st Century Waterfront project in Chattanooga. The curriculum covers critical aspects of neighborhood planning including parks, schools, transit orientation, and form-based zoning.
The Natural Context of a Sustainable Neighborhood
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Neighborhood Components
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Neighborhood Structure
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development
Dr. William Roper is a distinguished visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering, where he leverages his extensive expertise in environmental engineering and sustainable development. He also serves as an adjunct professor at George Mason University, contributing to various interdisciplinary programs. With a robust background that includes leadership roles such as the Director and CEO of the Army Geospatial Center and the Director of the Army Corps of Engineers' Civil Works Research and Development Program, Dr. Roper has a wealth of experience in managing large-scale environmental projects and research initiatives. He is the founder and president of EnviroTech Global LLC, an engineering and environmental consulting firm, and the Rivers of the World Foundation, which focuses on improving water quality globally. His work has involved collaboration with numerous government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations, reflecting his commitment to advancing sustainable practices in water management and infrastructure development. With over 180 technical publications to his name, Dr. Roper continues to influence the field through research, teaching, and active engagement in environmental policy discussions.
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