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Sponge Cities: How Green Infrastructure Can Save Urbanization

ARCH X 495.32

Gain an understanding of green infrastructure and its place in the future re-development of urban areas.

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What you can learn.

Learn key concepts, challenges, and opportunities in green infrastructure design and development
Get introduced to professionals in the green industry such as landscape architects, project managers, and developers
Overview the regulatory environment regarding green infrastructure
Study green infrastructure design principles
Understand how green infrastructure is built in urban areas

About this course:

This course seeks to introduce students to some of the major components of green infrastructure, which includes green roofs, green walls, bioretention wells, rain gardens, and other stormwater management systems. These systems integrate the fields of landscape architecture, horticulture, and civil engineering.

Winter 2026 Schedule

January 7 - February 25

Wednesday, Saturday

Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Sulman Usman

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Fee:

$764.00

Hybrid

Location: Field Trip, UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood, Remote Classroom

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Notes

Elective course in the Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Sustainability Certificate Programs.
Field trip on Sat. Jan 24 TBD. Attendance required at all in-person class meetings and field trips.
This hybrid section is made up of In-Person and Live Online instruction.
International Students: This hybrid section is not considered in person for immigration purposes.
Visitors not permitted. Internet Access Required.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

No required textbook.

Schedule

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Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Wed Jan 7, 2026

5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT