SDG Detail

ENVS8229 - Sustainable Cities

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Project description

This unit examines scientific and technical principles related to the management of sustainable cities. Major themes include city biodiversity and blue-green infrastructure (e.g. green walls and living seawalls), waste management (e.g. scientific innovation to support a circular economy and smart sensing technologies), air, land and water pollution (e.g. regulation and reduction through water sensitive urban design), and resource management (e.g. urban agriculture and vertical farming). The challenges for sustainable cities in a changing climate will be explored through each major theme. Different local, national and international case studies will be explored to demonstrate key concepts in the science and management of sustainable cities. The unit includes a field trip where students will apply their knowledge to enhance sustainability in an urban context.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. demonstrate an understanding of the socio-technical principles affecting the planning and management of sustainable cities 2. apply your understanding of sustainable cities to critically evaluate relevant case studies 3. identify and assess the interests, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in making cities sustainable 4. demonstrate individual and group writing and research skills for different target audiences