EXLGP 8212 - Sustainable Communities
1026979
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous
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Course Description
Provides a brief introduction to land use planning theory, law, and processes. Environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability will be discussed using an integrated framework of various forms of community capital. Students will also examine governance and decision-making through the perspective of sustainability.Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at individuals interested in moving into higher level responsibilities in the local government field; our student body includes municipal government employees in planning, corporate services, economic development, operations, finance, and more.Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Explain the concepts of sustainable development and sustainable communities with reference to the social, economic, and environmental foundations upon which they are based.
- Describe how sustainability should be integrated into local government decision-making processes.
- Demonstrate how sustainable communities act to address the key determinants of health and well-being.
- Analyze how municipalities can reduce the harmful or unsustainable effects of a community on its natural environment.
- Discuss the reasons economic and fiscal analysis needs to be part of decision-making for the development of sustainable communities.
- Outline the steps in an effective monitoring, evaluation, and indicators (MEI) planning process.
Notes
Fully online asynchronous course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
Participate in online discussions with peers from all over Canada and expand your professional network.
All learning materials are provided through eClass.
This is an elective course for the NACLAA Level I certificate.
Recommendations
Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.Applies Towards the Following Programs
- National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I : Elective Courses
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