Geodesign MOOC - Case Study List

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Geodesign: Change Your World
Case Study Examples

Week 5

Urbanization Example Web Link PDF Download
Partnerships foster cooperation to design transit-oriented centers Envisioning Utah Utah, USA
Port transformed into sustainable communities that respect unique heritage Hafen City, Germany n/a
Detailed geodesign process showcased through real study example n/a Colorado, USA

Week 4

Sustainable Development Example Web Link PDF Download
Working to reduce carbon emissions in small towns n/a British Columbia, Canada
Land-based strategies rooted in natural terrain that affordably promote development ASLA Rwanda, Africa
Transform brownfield into living filter to create habitat for native flora and fauna, and enhance public health ASLA Zhejiang Province, China

Week 3

Conservation Example Web Link PDF Download
Model for heritage conservation of a significant cultural landscape ASLA Shandong Province, China
Halting River Delta decline to protect livelihoods and natural resources Changing Course Louisiana, USA
Uncovering buried stream creates ecological, recreational and economic opportunities LAFoundation Seoul, South Korea

Week 2

Infrastructure Example Web Link PDF Download
Exploring options for shale gas pipeline and roadway development n/a Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA
Designing for expansion of a national electricity network n/a Spain
Model context-sensitive highway design ASLA Arkansas, USA

Week 1



Flooding Example Web Link PDF Download
Developing Resiliency along Coastlines ASLA Texas, USA
Using Green infrastructure as critical guide for urban sprawl ASLA Zhejiang Province, China
Expand capacity of a river channel by restoring historic wetlands LA Foundation California, USA