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Syllabus: Sustainable Green Infrastructure Planning And Design, Robert L. Ryan Jan 2014

Syllabus: Sustainable Green Infrastructure Planning And Design, Robert L. Ryan

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Green infrastructure planning requires a systems approach to improving ecological function while providing vital ecosystem services for human populations. This course will introduce students to the concepts, theories, and applications of greenway and green infrastructure planning at multiple scales, including the site-level, neighborhood, and regional scales. A particular area of focus will be the relationship of green infrastructure for improving hydrology and riparian corridors as part of comprehensive green space planning for recreation and cultural resources. The course will look at a wide range of systems including water, transportation, and food systems. A case study approach will be used to …