Sustainable Europe

Center for European Studies and Architecture
Riva San Vitale, Switzerland
Summer Course: 6 Credit

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS: Tue, Nov 2, 4-5pm Arch Annex 114

Wed, Nov 3, 12-1pm Arch Annex 114

SPIA and Urban Affairs and Planning are offering an exciting summer class in Switzerland next summer from June 28 to 22 July 2011. The class is called “Sustainable Europe” and will be taught together with students and professors from the Urban and Environmental Planning Department at the University of Virginia (UVA).

The course is divided into three parts:

Part 1: “History and Theory of Contemporary Sustainable Development: Can Europe Become the Most Competitive, Dynamic, and Sustainable Economy in the World?”

Part 2: “Sustainable Local Community and Economic Development in the Age of Globalization: Competing while Preserving Cultural Identities?”

Part 3: “Making Urban Transport Sustainable: How Do European Cities Promote Walking, Cycling, and Public Transport?”

Please take a look at the brochure and let us know if you are interested in taking the class or if you have any questions. ( ralphbu@vt.edu or rphall@vt.edu )

Deadline: January 31, 2011

Apply Online: Sustainable Europe