Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Cities

2 Credits.

This course provides an understanding of the demand and supply of sustainable infrastructure in a context of accelerating urbanization and growing risks related to global warming. The economic principles that make sustainability in cities so challenging are examined. Then, the course presents potential new strategies, new technologies, new business models, and new financing techniques that could make a difference in addressing a full range of infrastructure needs while addressing sustainability objectives. The course includes an understanding of the demand and supply side, cultural factors, politics, and the potential impact of technology and innovation on sustainability of infrastructure, real estate projects and urban policies.