Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteLimitation on Enrollment: Must be admitted to a baccalaureate program at a California Community College Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course explores the fundamentals and contemporary practices of sustainable site and urban design. Students will examine how thoughtful design decisions impact the character, function, and resilience of neighborhoods and communities. Through case studies and real-world examples, the course analyzes successful and unsuccessful urban projects to uncover the key elements that contribute to lasting, human-centered environments. Emphasis is placed on integrating sustainability, equity, and contextual responsiveness into site planning and urban form. Students will learn to evaluate a project’s influence on community identity and develop strategies for creating spaces that are adaptable, inclusive, and enduring. The course encourages a forward-thinking design approach that considers environmental, social, and cultural longevity. 