The organization of food systems determines how and where we grow, raise, process, and distribute food in an industrial society. With a growing percentage of the population living in urban centers and natural resources strained, developing healthier, more sustainable food systems is more important than ever.
All Food Systems Courses
Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
Instructor: Jeff Speck
Jeff Speck explains his five principal reasons for building more walkable places — Economics, the Environment, Public Health, Equity, and Social Cohesiveness — arming practitioners with a full range of arguments in favor of pro-walkability planning.
Designing a Wayfinding System
Instructor: Adam Fine
Learn how to create a comprehensive wayfinding signage system for your municipality from start to finish.
Planning a Municipal Wayfinding System
Instructor: Adam Fine
Often overlooked, wayfinding is important for urban design, accessibility, and economic development. Learn the elements of a successful wayfinding system in this course.
Transportation Planning: The Role of Transportation Systems in Social and Economic Life
Instructor: Richard Willson
By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of the way in which transportation systems interact with society and the economy.