Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation
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- Public/Government Institute
Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation at Coursera Overview
Duration | 7 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a Certificate upon completion
Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation at Coursera Course details
- This course will provide students with an introduction to sustainable regional principles, regional planning concepts and evaluate regional transportation system issues
- This will be achieved through dynamic video lectures, practical case studies and the evaluation of practices for success
- The concepts of providing a rural preserve and a rural reserve will be evaluated and mapping of key aspects of the region, such as neighborhoods and districts will be explained
- The considerations for including a regional railway system along with accommodating user mobility and accessibility will be explored
Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation at Coursera Curriculum
Sustainable Regional Fundamentals
Understanding Growth
A Regional Plan
Community Involvement
Transect Characteristics
The Neighborhood
Growth Priorities
Affordable Housing
Locally Undesirable Land Uses
Food Security
Shared Wealth and Governance
Legalizing Smart Growth
Water Availability
Welcome to the Course
Optional Reading: Benefits of Growth and Understanding Urban Sprawl
Sustainable Regional Fundamentals
Regional Planning Including Developmental Priorities
Regional Planning Process Steps 1 and 2
Regional Planning Process Steps 3 and 4
Regional Planning Process Step 5
Regional Planning Process Step 6
Regional Planning Process Steps 7 and 8
Regional Planning Process Steps 9 and 10
Paradigms of Redevelopment: Anchor Institutions
Paradigms of Redevelopment: Urban Rivers and Existing Urban Fabric
Paradigms of Redevelopment: Urban Parks Systems and Downtown District
Regional Planning Including Developmental Priorities
Regional Transportation System and the Land - Use Connection
Introduction to Balance Options
A Multimodal Balance
Planning for Ease of Use
Impact of Development and Traffic
Prioritizing Livability
More Multimodal Considerations
Supporting a Multimodal System
An Example of a Regional Transportation System
Regional Transportation System and the Land - Use Connection
Case Study of the Fairfax County, Virginia Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Introduction to Fairfax County Transportation Plan
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objectives 3-5
Objectives 6-7
Objectives 6-9
Objectives 10-13
Case Study of the Fairfax County, Virginia Comprehensive Transportation Plan
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