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Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes
  • Level Professional
  • المدة 4 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Johns Hopkins University
  • Offered by

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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. Sustainable public and private streetscape design and application will be reviewed and evaluated for applications for sustainable cities. Considerations are assessed for smart urban planning, growth, and lifestyle. Strategies for creating equitable, healthy, and sustainable communities are also evaluated. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Survey and evaluate thoroughfare network considerations for connectivity, block size and sidewalk interaction. 2. Compare different complete street design options for application in smart growth planning. 3. Evaluate sidewalk design and planning strategies for public and private sidewalks to include street tree configurations and street light design. 4. Examine issues of water management with specialized curb design, ground water recharge areas and swales as part of the streetscape design and planning. 5. Identify and evaluate the differences between free-flow, slow-flow, and yield-flow thoroughfare design concepts. 6. Assess and evaluate smart urban planning, growth, and lifestyle indicators. The target audience for this course includes: - Government Officials involved planning, designing, monitoring, enforcement, and assessment of sustainable project developments at the local, state, and federal level. - Private sector companies in the transportation and municipal design and construction business - Architects interested in advancing sustainable concepts for cities and communities - Foundations, associations, and other NGOs that support smart growth strategies - Academic faculty and students studying and researching community sustainability and resilience - Private citizens interested in improving their communities and living conditions

الوحدات

Thoroughfare Networks and Infrastructure

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Student Introductions

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Thoroughfare Networks
  • Thoroughfare Network Infrastructure

1 Readings

  • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes Resources

Introduction to Thoroughfare Networks

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Readings

  • Regional Level Transportation Planning Example

Sprawl and Sustainable Urban Planning

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Sustainable Urban Planning
  • Measuring Sprawl

Toward Sustainable Communities

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Thoroughfare Networks and Infrastructure

3 Videos

  • Controlling Sprawl and Urban Blight
  • Smart Growth Redevelopment
  • Toward Sustainable Communities

Thoroughfare Design Considerations

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Complete Streets, Design Speeds, Complex Geometries
  • Curb Radii, Street Parking, Complex Geometries

Thoroughfare Infrastructure

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Avenues and Boulevards, Free-Flow Streets, and Roads
  • Slow-Flow Streets and Roads, Yield-Flow Streets and Roads, Rear Alleys

Creating Equitable, Healthy, and Sustainable Communities

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Creating Equitable and Sustainable Communities
  • Creating Healthy and Sustainable Communities

1 Readings

  • Creating Equitable, Healthy, and Sustainable Communities

Sustainable Streetscapes With Sidewalks, Trees, and Swales

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Sidewalks, Trees, Swales

Sustainable Streetscapes With Streetlights, Pavement, and Utilities

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Streetlights, Pavement Materials, Utility Placements

Building Attachments, Short Setbacks, and Street Walls for Sustainable Communities

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Building Attachments, Short Setbacks, Street Walls

Sustainable Streetscapes for Shops on the Street, Skyscrapers, and Retail Management

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Skyscrapers, Shops on the Sidewalk, Retail Management

Sustainable Stormwater Management, and Environmental Enhancement

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Reduce Water Runoff, Increase Infiltration, Reduce Heat Island Effect, Increase Local Tax Base

Sustainable Stormwater Management, and Environmental Enhancement

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Sustainable Streetscapes, Storm Water Management, and Environmental Enhancement

1 Videos

  • Enhanced Environmental Quality, Pedestrian Friendly, Increase Local Tax Base

Auto Summary

Explore sustainable transportation networks and streetscapes in this Science & Engineering course led by Coursera. Over 240 minutes, you'll learn best practices in thoroughfare design, smart urban planning, and creating equitable communities. Ideal for government officials, private sector professionals, architects, NGOs, academics, and engaged citizens. Subscription options include Starter and Professional levels.

William Roper
Instructor

William Roper