For many years, the City of Apache Junction has had a limited approach when it came to managing residential solid waste. Due to complaints surrounding solid waste issues, Apache Junction determined they must improve current policies to better the quality of life for their growing population and to limit environmental health impacts. Apache Junction sought assistance […]
Category: University
Partnership Spotlight: An Giang University Partnered With Long Xuyen City to Map Inundation Areas
The provincial government of An Giang Province is constantly looking for innovative approaches in line with sustainable urban development. The government sought to generate an informed database for future growth with aims at mapping inundation areas for sustainable drainage and waterlogging management. With a better drainage system and flood management, the provincial government can proceed […]
Project Spotlight: Montana State University Students Produce Visual Media Promoting Fire and Emergency Safety in Bozeman
Public awareness is an essential part of emergency prevention and preparedness. A well informed public is better equipped to avoid emergencies altogether and safely navigate them should they arise. The City of Bozeman Fire Department wished to educate the community on relevant fire safety and emergency issues. Fire Chief Joshua Waldo saw an opportunity to […]
Universiti Sains Malaysia Established the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) to Mainstream Sustainability
By: Ada Inman Universiti Sains Malaysia has embraced the vision of becoming a sustainability-led university of world-class standing. The university established the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) to mainstream sustainability. This center is designed to work with all other relevant sections within CGSS, as well as regional and international organizations, national and regional governments, private sector, civil […]
EPIC Durban Builds Capacity for Young Professionals and Students
By: Ada Inman Following the African regional EPIC-N training in November 2017, the City of Durban and the University of KwaZulu-Natal began implementing the Durban EPIC pilot project within the Durban Research Action Partnership (DRAP). The Durban EPIC pilot project connects Environmental Planning and Climate Protection Department (EPCPD) from eThekwini Municipality (city of Durban) and […]
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Partnership Spotlight: Chiang Mai Rajabhat University Partnered with Local Municipality to Tackle Several Environmental Issues
By: Ada Inman In 2021, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (CMRU) partnered with Chiang Mai City to tackle several environmental issues pertaining to water quality. Chiang Mai was founded in CE 1296 and was built as a walled city surrounded by a moat. Typically, the water circulation around the moat depends on the periodical water release […]
The PALS Program Presents on Their EPIC Model Projects and Partnerships
By: Ada Inman The Partnership for Action Learning in Sustainability (PALS) Program at the University of Maryland, College Park presented on their EPIC-Model partnerships and projects as part of the EPIC-N and US EPA Resilience Webinar Series. The PALS program is a campus-wide initiative that harnesses the expertise of UMD faculty and the energy and […]
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UW-Madison’s UniverCity Year Program Adds 100+ New Projects to the Project Library
By: Ada Inman UW-Madison’s EPIC Model Program, UniverCity Year, has added more than 100 new projects to the EPIC-N Project Library. These new projects span 11 different university/community partnerships dating back to 2016 and cover a diverse array of city challenges including childcare, alternative energy solutions, housing, and more. Look through UniverCity Year’s Project Library […]
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Project Spotlight: WWU’s Sustainable Communities Partnership Works With the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District to Draft a Comprehensive Park Plan
By: Ada Inman The Sustainable Communities Partnership at Western Washington University joined forces with the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District (CVPRD) in the summer of 2020 to draft a Comprehensive Park Plan. Through this project, students conducted community engagement initiatives for the CVPRD including surveys of public demand, focus groups, and stakeholder interviews in […]
Program Spotlight: EPIC-Asia Program Stories Now Available on the “Who’s in the Network” Page
By: Ada Inman and Marshall Curry This past year, EPIC-Asia programs selected as seed grant recipients from the virtual 2021 EPIC-Asia Workshop, worked tirelessly against the odds to launch EPIC Model programs. With the support of EPIC-Asia Coordinator, Dr. Nuttavikhom Kay Phanthuwongpakdee, these Asia program leaders recently published Program Stories. The stories summarize their individual […]