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This course is part of ASCE's Sustainable Infrastructure Certificate.
INSTRUCTORS:
Neil Weinstein, P.E., ASLA, AICP, MASCE, ENV SP
Emily Clifton, AICP
Purpose and Background
There is a strong connection between how we plan for growth and development and the infrastructure needed to serve it. This course provides a history of land use planning in the U.S. to enable engineers to achieve a basic foundation of the land use planning process. It also walks the engineer through the land use planning process and provides examples of common sustainable land use planning principles and tools. In doing so, participants will achieve a greater working knowledge of how to design infrastructure systems that encourage and support sustainable life styles; preserve and sustain native species, human heritages, and social opportunities; and enhance sustainable economic opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Apply knowledge gained from this course to design infrastructure solutions that align with sustainable land use planning principles, fostering economic opportunities while minimizing environmental impacts and enhancing quality of life for communities.
- Apply knowledge gained from the seminar to design infrastructure solutions that align with sustainable land use planning principles, fostering economic opportunities while minimizing environmental impacts and enhancing quality of life for communities.
- List the key steps involved in the land use planning process, enabling engineers to navigate and contribute effectively to sustainable development initiatives.
- Identify common sustainable land use planning principles and tools utilized in contemporary practice, facilitating the integration of sustainability considerations into infrastructure design and development.
- Explain the role of infrastructure systems in promoting and supporting sustainable lifestyles, biodiversity conservation, cultural heritage preservation, and social equity within communities.
Who Should Attend?
- Environmental engineers
- Water resource engineers
- Transportation engineers
- Construction engineers
- Environmental or climate scientists
- Sustainability and resilience professionals
- Climate adaptation professionals
- Building Code and Standards Developers
- Infrastructure Planners
- Urban Planners
Course Outline
- Course Overview, Background and Foundation
- Planning Movement
- Design Objectives
- Tools, Practices, and Processes
- Course Wrap-up
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).
How to Earn your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.