EDUC-5240: Urban Planning and Participatory Action

This class is an introduction to the aspirational advancements that we can take to make sustainable the ecology of the city. This is an exploration to better understand the integration of ecological and human systems within and around built settings. By way of examples of recent planning, design, and innovation students will consider the challenges facing urban residents including air and water quality, access to food, population growth and sprawl, environmental health, environmental justice, and climate change by exploring the expression of ecosystem services in cities, with a focus on human health and wellness and biophilia. Students will explore and understand the scientific and technological foundations of urban ecological systems and their interface with human communities and infrastructure.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Seattle
Method(s): Classroom
Course Type Urban Environmental Education

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EDUC-5240: Urban Planning and Participatory Action