Sustainable Urban Development and Planning Concentration
Designing More Sustainable Communities
Creating livable, resilient communities requires thoughtful decisions about how we use land, water, energy and other resources.
The Sustainable Urban Development and Planning concentration prepares you to explore the environmental, social and economic dimensions of urban growth. You’ll examine planning, transportation, infrastructure, governance and social equity while developing solutions that help communities adapt, thrive and become more sustainable.
What You’ll Take Away
- The knowledge and analytical skills to understand urban systems and evaluate how planning, transportation, energy, water and waste management shape sustainable communities.
- An interdisciplinary perspective on how environmental, social, economic and governance factors influence urban development, resilience and quality of life.
- A strong professional foundation for careers in urban planning, environmental consulting, policy analysis, sustainable development and green building.
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Explore the courses that connect urban planning, sustainability, infrastructure and policy to create more resilient, livable communities.
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