Infrastructure policy and briefs. Policy implications for civil infrastructure. Community empowerment challenges of
fair housing, climate change, urbanization, environmental justice. Communication in socio-technical infrastructure
systems. Community engagement with policy makers. Pre: Graduate Standing. (3H, 3C)

• Dissect the U.S. policy system with respect to implications for civil infrastructure development and
  maintenance.
• Relate community empowerment practices to infrastructure policies.
• Locate, analyze, and interpret policy briefs.
• Communicate and engage with policymakers and other involved stakeholders.
• Apply written and presentation skills to prepare a policy brief.