8.1.6 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN AREAS (3 ECTS)

Objectives
Students will learn how urban areas are developing in Finland and other European countries and which are the main challenges and possibilities of contemporary urban areas in achieving sustainability. Students will become familiar with urban sustainability from different point of views.

Content
Urban areas in Finland and Europe
Urban nature and green cities
Sustainable transport
Healthy cities
Quality of living environment
Local Agenda 21

Method
Lessons (partly virtual), excursions and exam

Assessment
5 (Excellent) – 1 (Pass), Fail

Contact Person
Senior Lecturer Anne Virtanen
anne.virtanen@laurea.fi