URBDP 549 - Hazard Mitigation Planning

Institution:

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Subject:

Urban Planning

Description:

A survey of the field of planning for managing risks of natural hazards—earthquakes, floods, coastal/ meteorological hazards, and human-caused technological hazards/terrorism. Covers preevent mitigation through building and land-use controls; disaster preparedness; post-even response, recovery, and mitigation of future hazards. Emphasizes hazard mitigation as a long-term strategy for achieving sustainability of communities.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.washington.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 543-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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