PLN 316 - Planning for Resilient Communities and Natural Disasters

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

This course will focus on urban planning practices that help mitigate the impacts of various disasters to make resilient cities. It will provide students with the capacity to develop planning and public service skills to understand, diagnose and address causes, consequences, and mitigation and adaptation measures for a wide variety of emergencies and disasters. The course is both international and place-based in scope, with an emphasis on identifying best practices to help local communities survive the impact of major disasters.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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