PS 3344 - Urban Impact Assessment

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce you to theory, methods and practice involved in approaches predicting and evaluating the environmental consequences of a proposed action or undertaking in an urban context. Urban Impact Assessment or Environmental Impact Assessment can be defined as: "The process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made." (IAIA 1999 - http://www.iaia.org/modx/ ). Impact assessment is critical in decision making and identifying possible mitigations for negative consequences of projects. Prerequisite: PS 2104.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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