Research Paper

The Penn Resolution: Educating Urban Designers for Post-Carbon Cities

March 10, 2014

Current Themes

Climate Change & Resilience Rapid Urbanization

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Overview

The Penn Resolution addresses the urgent need to reimagine urban design education for a post-carbon era. It highlights the interconnected challenges of climate change, energy scarcity, and urban growth, calling for a transformation in how future urban designers are educated and how cities are planned and developed.

Key Message

To prepare for the future, urban design education must evolve to equip students with the skills to address global warming, energy reduction, and sustainable development. This includes fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating ecological principles into design practices, and promoting innovative research. The Penn Resolution serves as a blueprint for guiding the next generation of urban designers in creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable cities.