Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

Welcome to Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability, the first course in the Building Sustainable Cities Specialization. By completing Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability, you will gain the ability to apply a comprehensive toolkit of case studies to address urban resilience and sustainability. You will be empowered to create and advocate for policy, technological, and other changes aimed at improving these outcomes within their communities. You will also develop the skills to analyze

• Understand urban resilience related to climate change and social equity
• Analyze land use history and urban development impacts
• Understand planning frameworks and environmental law roles
• Evaluate sustainability policies through an equity lens