This course critically examines the concept of sustainability in relations to cities in Canada and around the world. It investigates the extent to which the notion of sustainability translates or carries across cities and regions, and considers how cities in Canada are achieving various components of urban sustainability in comparison to cities around the world. The course will also critically examine how demographic change, poverty and wealth influence the sustainability of cities and the types of strategies cities adopt to address these issues. Lect: 3 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
