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Foreclosures and closing businesses will mean that 'previously used' properties (also called "brownfields") will become available for future use. As an asset to communities and as a limited resource, available land must be recycled and revisioned to meet the needs of a changing economy. These properties may or may not have environmental contamination but the "land recycling" process is complicated by many factors including regulatory constraints, redevelopment policies, community interests, and shared financial and environmental risk. In this seminar course, we will explore the US process for land revitalization and compare IT to the causes and remedies found in China. The results provide context for a better understanding of global land management challenges that require a balance between the culture, the economy and the environment.
When and Where:
Class dates: Spring Semester, 2009
Trip dates: March 6 – 15, 2009 to Hong Kong and Fuangzhou, China
Why Attend:
- Learn about land revitalization though international site visits and academic coursework
- Engage in dialogue with industry and academic leaders in land revitalization.
- Experience China and Hong Kong through a diversity of cultural and historical activities and tours.
- Complete a one credit course from Carnegie Mellon University.
Who Should Participate:
Applicants should be sophomore-level or above and majoring or interested in the fields of Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Environmental Policy. Students from other disciplines with an interest in land revitalization are encouraged to consider the program and should contact IAESTE United States to determine their eligibility. U.S. citizenship is not required.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Brownfields program, applicants must submit a non-refundable fee of $25 and upload their resume and transcript (official or unofficial) immediately.
To apply for Land Revitalization in the New Global Economy, click Here.
Application Deadline: November 21, 2008
Program Fee: $2,700 for Carnegie Mellon Students, $3,400 for non- Carnegie Mellon students.
Includes tuition for the affiliated Carnegie Mellon course, round-trip airfare to Hong Kong a US departure city, in-country transportation, hotel accommodations, some meals, medical insurance and visa. Participants will be responsible for arranging travel to and from the gateway city, vaccinations, some meals and spending money.
Land Revitalization in the New Global Economy is a cooperative effort of IAESTE United States, Carnegie Mellon University and Hong Kong America Center. For more information on the course, please contact techabroad@aipt.org
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