ENV 3004 - Building Sustainable Communities

Institution:

Green Mountain College (Closed)

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Description:

This upper level course will provide students with an understanding of the tools and philosophy required to rebuild and grow communities in ways that respect natural resources and promote diversity human, natural and economic) and grassroots empowerment. Using case study and perhaps field-based approaches, students will study such techniques as asset-based mapping, Natural Step analysis, growth management, and watershed protection. Additionally, students will learn the fundamentals of financing sustainable community projects. Examples include financing redevelopment of industrial sites, pollution prevention, passive solar systems for residential, commercial, and municipal buildings, watershed agreements, and the like. For this part of the course, guest lecturers from the Vermont National Bank's "Socially Responsible Banking Fund" program may be invited. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.greenmtn.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 287-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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