Healthy Communities and Cities

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) The social, physical, and built environments of cities have profound effects on health and well-being of urban populations. Urban design influences patterns of everyday mobility, opportunities for social interaction, access to green spaces, and availability of affordable food. This course explores the interlinkages of geography, public health, and urban planning. It considers the impact of multiple urban domains on public health and evaluates the necessity for comprehensive planning approaches to create healthy communities and cities. Emphasis is on health inequity within cities and urban design ideas and community-based planning that support mental and physical health. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and GEOG-2418. Requisite Courses: GEOG-2431(3) or the former GEOG-3401(3) or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].