Sustainability and Smart Green Cities

3 Credits

Introduces the principles and components of smart green cities. System approach to sustainability and green city development is examined. City wide action plan components are reviewed and analysed in regards to sustainability, resilience, social and economic elements. The UN Sustainability development goals are covered as pertinent to smart green cities. Green initiatives and C40 emission reduction plans and components are reviewed. The course introduces concepts and calculations of sustainable energy and electric vehicles, sustainability assessments and rating of Smart Green Cities. Case studies on such topics are reviewed and discussed.