GRUEN : Green Urban Environments - Workshop - Cycle 1

Now that you are aware of the three key EAP objectives, it's time to apply your knowledge, and share your thoughts and ideas!

Click on the three objectives below to join the conversation around that topic.

First, reply to post your favorite innovations and ideas, and justify why you think they are ...

Based on your review of the criteria used to judge the environmental performance of cities in Asia and the EU, each student should list their criteria for judging the green urban environments proposed in this GRUEN project.

The Green Leaf Award has 6 criteria, the Asian Green City Index has 8, and...

Students should pair up with another student from the same city, and then:

1. Based on the criteria you chose in the previous unit, work in your pair group to develop a common set of criteria you can both agree are important.
   
2. Do some research online about the environmental performance of your city in ...

This forum is for GRUEN participants to share their progress using the city-building simulation tool SimCity Buildit to illustrate their ideas.

Each student should take a look at my example thread for one possible way to take screenshots from the simulation app and describe the "back story" of ...

If you have a vision you are ready to share, use the "Add a new discussion topic" button to post a description of your holistic vision for a more sustainable urban plan.  Include features of your dream city that address each of the...

Based on the criteria you previously developed, and working together in your groups to blend your individual visions, design your GRUEN!

Each team should set up their own group discussion area.

To complete this activity, each student should post 3 Replies.