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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 27, 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

MB

Aug 12, 2023

it's a great experience fully informative, course material also optimum.

I enjoyed throughout this course.

Thank you

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By BHAVIN P

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

By sy3d N

Jan 23, 2023

it was a great experience

By Merve E A

Jan 30, 2023

While the topic is interesting, I find the course material boring. The way the course is presented is not engaging.

By Muhammad A

Nov 8, 2023

The course structure is suitable for beginners and offers clear, understandable content. However, it could be improved by incorporating quizzes and mini-projects. While the lectures and readings provided a good theoretical understanding of the subject, hands-on practice through quizzes and mini-projects would not only reinforce the learning but also make the course more enjoyable. Practical exercises help learners apply what they've learned, fostering a deeper understanding and retention of the material.

By Razak B B

May 3, 2023

Very good course. Indeed it helps me to understand sustainability in built environment holistically. However I still need to complete another 2 courses in this specialization course; Sustainable Neighbourhoods and Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes which are not included for free enrolment in the specialization. I wonder why?

By Baimakanov M

Feb 12, 2024

Сourse not only delves deep into sustainable city planning, covering topics from parking strategies to green building principles, but also offers a rich learning experience!

By MONODIP B

Aug 13, 2023

it's a great experience fully informative, course material also optimum.

I enjoyed throughout this course.

Thank you

By TOLUWALOPE E O

Oct 27, 2022

its a very instructive course and i have amass alot of wealth of knowledge that would be good for my career.

By Muhammad S

Oct 22, 2022

The course provided excellent inpur with respect to transportation, urban design and sustainability.

By Nazanin a

Feb 10, 2023

it was a really good and helpful course i just loved everything about it. thank you coursera

By Sanaz A

Apr 30, 2023

Very useful course . it was my first course i learned alot and it was not hard to learn

By Vanessa T

Jul 2, 2023

Its been an interesting course, easy to understand and the topics are so useful !!!

By Apolonia B

Mar 10, 2023

Great Course! Not hard to understand and very informative.

By Muhammad A

Sep 19, 2023

this course is very informative useful and up to date.

By Muhammad F

May 15, 2023

It is very good course

By KOTHARI S M

Feb 29, 2024

Nice thing to learn

By Zeeshan A

Jan 13, 2024

wonderful course

By Сеитова З Н

Jun 25, 2023

Thank you

By Muhammadsiddiq F

Nov 5, 2023

great

By NUWAYYIR D F A

May 17, 2023

good

By Adil k

Jan 27, 2023

Good

By 8oYo K

Feb 5, 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

Sep 3, 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

Jul 29, 2023

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

By SOHEL R

Jan 28, 2023

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