CRP 383
Wed 2:00 – 5:00pm, SUT 2.114
Open to ARC Grad students, CRP students, LAR students, U D students, and non-SOA students
Lidia Cano Pecharroman: lcano@austin.texas.edu
In a nutshell this course will be the right fit for you if you are hoping to explore: 1)how climate adaptation and mitigation is being approached by cities and decision makers, 2) what planning frameworks and solutions currently exist, 3) how can we think critically about these different approaches, 4) how can we foster environmental justice and engage different stakeholders in championing resilience. This course is a good fit for students interested in learning about planning and policy interventions for climate adaptation and mitigation. The curriculum covers pathways towards mitigation and a diversity of approaches for adaptation and resilience. Students should expect to critically engage with the planning tools, assessments, and policy approaches at urban and regional scales. The course also engages with the planning and governance challenges that may come with the implementation of adaptation and mitigation interventions. Understanding that climate adaptation and mitigation are complex endeavors that don't only pertain to planners and policy makers, students will also develop a broad understanding of planning for the climate extremes that engages a diversity of stakeholders and viewpoints, and that champions environmental justice. The course is open to all graduate students in Community and Regional Planning, Latin American studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Geology, Geography, Government, Public Affairs, Sociology, and Business. No prior knowledge of climate adaptation or mitigation is required; however, this course is a graduate seminar, and students are expected to actively engage in class discussions.
About your instructor: Lidia Cano Pecharromán is an Assistant Professor in the Community and Regional Planning program at UTSOA and Director of the Extreme Weather Adaptation Lab at the LBJ School. Lidia joined the faculty in 2025 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she completed her PhD. A central focus of her research is on planning for climate adaptation and how new methodologies can help appraise and prepare for weather extremes. Alongside academia, Lidia has been a legal and policy advisor for international organizations and governments, crafting plans and legislation that address a myriad of environmental management and governance challenges.
