Sustainability Matters: Calgary in Transition Syllabus Session 1 (April 17): Where are We Going? The Long Wide View Readings: Chapters 1, 2 and 14 Activity: Visual Explorer: Who Am I. What is my City? Session 2 (April 24): How We Get Around Readings: Chapters 6 and 7 Post-Session Homework: Imagine life without a car this week. Experience it. Session 3 (May 1): Where Do We Grow from Here? Readings: Chapters 3, 4 and 5 Post-Session Homework: Draft a Brief/Write to the Mayor on the Municipal Development Plan Session 4 (May 8): Myth Busting: Fossil Fuels and Growth Readings: Chapters 9 and 10 Post-Session Homework: Conversations with your kids/grandkids on Life After Oil Session 5 (May 22): Justice, Fairness an Inclusion Readings: Chapters 8 and 11 Post-Session Homework: How Much is Enough? Life Boat Economics Exercise Session 6 (May 29): Governance, Democracy and The Sacred Trust Readings: Chapters 12, 1 and 14 |