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PLAN6944-1 / Spring 2024

Cities at Risk: Climate Adaptation in a Global Context

This course introduces the role of urban planners in planning for climate change adaptation and post-disaster recovery. It emphasizes the political and economic dimensions of planning for climate change including the role of government and local communities in the planning process. It includes a review of current debates in resilience theory, climate governance, and climate justice. Last, it provides an overview of international agreements on climate change, federal emergency management laws and frameworks, and local adaptation planning strategies, such as managed retreat in coastal communities.

Location & Time

204 FAYERWEATHER

M 3 PM - 5 PM

Session & Points

FULL SEMESTER

3 Points
Call Number

14177

Other Semesters & Sections
Course Semester Title Student Work Instructor Syllabus Requirements & Sequence Location & Time Session & Points Call No.
PLAN6944‑1 Spring 2023
Climate Adaptation and Disaster Planning
Hugo Sarmiento
204 FAYERWEATHER
W 11 AM - 1 PM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
12009
PLA6944‑1 Fall 2021
Climate Adaptation + Disaster Planning
Hugo Sarmiento
204 FAYERWEATHER
TH 12 PM - 2 PM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
11918