About this Specialization
This Specialization is intended for individuals and organizations interested in developing skills and strategies to create and support sustainable cities. Through these four courses, you will gain a strong understanding of the tools and concepts needed to succeed in reaching this goal. Successful case studies of smart growth applications will be evaluated and assessed for multiple cities throughout the United States. The concentration will provide students with an introduction to sustainable regional principles and evaluate regional transportation system issues. This is achieved through dynamic video lectures, with many pictures, practical case studies and the evaluation of practices for success. Considerations for smart urban planning, growth, and lifestyle to include strategies for creating equitable, healthy, and sustainable communities are also evaluated. The concentration will also include evaluations of best practices for community involvement, strategies for growth priorities. Plus, green space protection, parks, sourcing quality food from local growers, providing a spectrum of housing availability, integration of office, retail & housing spaces, and the reduction in the urban pollution footprint. Includes focus on the use of recycled, reusable, green & sustainable products, lower carbon footprint, green buildings, applications of renewable solar & wind energy, low impact storm water management practices, water resource management, resource conservation & more.
| From | Johns Hopkins University via Coursera |
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| Hours | 68 |
| Instructor | William Roper |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Engineering Social Sciences Science |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Case Aide 2 $35k
Case Specialist 4 $36k
Case Specialist 3 $36k
Case Worker 1 2 $40k
Case Management 1 $41k
Case Planner 2 $42k
Case Management 1 2 $45k
CASE EXPEDITOR $49k
Case Analyst 2 $57k
Case Management 4 $69k
Case Researcher $82k
Clinical Studies Manager (Marketing Studies) $91k
Courses in this Specialization
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Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation This course will provide students with an introduction to sustainable regional principles, regional planning concepts and evaluate regional transportation system issues. This will... Coursera | Johns Hopkins University |
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This course will provide students with an introduction to tools and concepts for a better understanding of the importance of the neighborhood as part of a sustainable city. This... Coursera | Johns Hopkins University |
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Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes This course will evaluate best practices in transportation networks, thoroughfares, and streetscape designs for the effective movement of people, goods, and services in a region.... Coursera | Johns Hopkins University |
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Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction 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... Coursera | Johns Hopkins University |
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| From | Johns Hopkins University via Coursera |
|---|---|
| Hours | 68 |
| Instructor | William Roper |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Engineering Social Sciences Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Case Aide 2 $35k
Case Specialist 4 $36k
Case Specialist 3 $36k
Case Worker 1 2 $40k
Case Management 1 $41k
Case Planner 2 $42k
Case Management 1 2 $45k
CASE EXPEDITOR $49k
Case Analyst 2 $57k
Case Management 4 $69k
Case Researcher $82k
Clinical Studies Manager (Marketing Studies) $91k
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