City Green: Innovation Green Infrastructure
This interactive online presentation on engineering PDH delves into innovative green infrastructure methods and their use in urban redevelopment. The course highlights the environmental, economic, and public health advantages of green infrastructure, while offering practical strategies to address challenges in limited, contaminated, or historic spaces. Participants will gain actionable insights into integrating green infrastructure solutions into urban settings through real-world case studies.
The presentation introduces key green infrastructure techniques, such as permeable pavements, bioswales, rain gardens, and green roofs, highlighting their effectiveness in managing stormwater and providing additional benefits. It addresses challenges like poor soil quality, contamination, and historic preservation, offering strategies to adapt these practices accordingly. Successful case studies from Aiken, Waltham, Philadelphia, and San Francisco showcase innovative uses of green infrastructure. Additionally, the presentation discusses the impact of policies and regulations on promoting these practices, as well as their cost-effectiveness, maintenance, and potential for economic development and community engagement. The course concludes with lessons learned from these implementations and their implications for urban sustainability.
This 4 PDH online interactive presentation is designed for civil engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, and professionals involved in urban redevelopment and sustainable design. It provides a comprehensive understanding of green infrastructure practices and their transformative impact on urban environments.
This continuing education interactive presentation is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the challenges and strategies for incorporating green infrastructure into urban redevelopment projects.
- Exploring successful case studies demonstrating the application of green infrastructure in space-constrained, contaminated, or historic sites.
- Learning about the environmental, economic, and public health benefits associated with green infrastructure.
- Knowing the policies and regulatory changes facilitating green infrastructure adoption in downtowns and infill locations.
- Gaining insights into overcoming barriers to implementing green infrastructure in urban environments.
- Discussing the lessons learned from implementing green infrastructure solutions in diverse urban contexts.
Once you finish watching the PDH interactive presentation, you will be redirected to your account to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of (20) questions to earn 4 PDH credits.
Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.