Sponge Cities: How Green Infrastructure Can Save Urbanization
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Gain an understanding of green infrastructure and its place in the future re-development of urban areas.
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What you can learn.
- Learn key concepts, challenges, and opportunities in green infrastructure design and development
- Get introduced to professionals in the green industry such as landscape architects, project managers, and developers
- Overview the regulatory environment regarding green infrastructure
- Study green infrastructure design principles
- Understand how green infrastructure is built in urban areas
About this course:
This course seeks to introduce students to some of the major components of green infrastructure, which includes green roofs, green walls, bioretention wells, rain gardens, and other stormwater management systems. These systems integrate the fields of landscape architecture, horticulture, and civil engineering.Contact Us
Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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