Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Urban Design
Sustainable urban design is the practice of designing cities, towns, and communities in a way that minimizes the impact on the environment and maximizes the social, economic, and cultural benefits for current and future residents. The Sustainable Urban Design course is offered by Conestoga College.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, May
Tuition Fee
TBA
Location
Guelph
About the program
It involves considering the long-term sustainability of a community’s physical, economic, and social systems, as well as its environmental impacts in order to create a healthy, livable, and thriving place for all members of the community. Upon graduation of this Sustainable Urban Design course offered by Conestoga College, you will be prepared to enter roles in urban planning, urban design, transportation design, or land-use planning in a variety of organizations including government agencies, planning firms, engineering firms, architecture firms, and non-profit organizations.
Careers
Graduates will be prepared for work in the urban planning and design industry, private organizations, and various levels of government in areas such as Planning Technician, Design Consultant, Transportation Design Technician, Visualization Specialist, Research Analyst, Land-use and Zoning Examiner, Park Designer.
Courses Included
- Presentations and Graphic Communication
- Conestoga 101
- Designing Sustainable Cities
- Contemporary Urban Design
- Cities and the Economies of Sustainable Design
- Urban Design Studio
- Urban Ecologies and Building Green
- Green Infrastructure and Land Use