How are cities responding to the defining challenge of our time—climate change? This course explores how urban areas can both reduce their impact on the planet and adapt to the changes already underway. You’ll learn how climate change affects people, infrastructure, and systems at the local level, and how planners and communities can assess risks, evaluate strategies, and implement solutions. Using examples from the Boston region and beyond, the course covers building energy and emissions, sustainable transportation, zero-waste management, vulnerability assessments, and resilience planning. Through case studies, discussions, and applied exercises, you’ll gain the skills to analyze climate impacts, engage stakeholders, and develop actionable strategies. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how cities can become more sustainable, resilient, and prepared for the future.

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