ground-breaking bills addressing climate change.  AB 32 established a landmark comprehensive program of regulatory and market mechanisms to achieve quantifiable, cost-effective reductions of greenhouse gases (GHG).  SB 375 provided a means for achieving AB 32 GHG target reduction goals from cars and light trucks through long-range transportation plans that now include anticipated land use patterns and planning for housing. These Sustainable Communities Strategies provide for more integrated and holistic regional growth strategies.  This course explores the implementation of these laws and how counties have responded. Participants examine best practices from counties in creating policies and plans to help meet statewide climate goals.   Emphasis is placed on the next phase of AB 32, various approaches to sustainable communities and successful regional collaboration on the plans, and best practices at the local level to reduce GHGs outside of transportation.