A Study of Adaptive Reuse on Commercial Building Towards Heritage City on Case Study of Kyoto City, Japan

Adaptive reuse is a conceptual framework rooted in the intention to preserve existing buildings and urban spaces while adapting them to contemporary needs. It reflects a dual recognition of cultural-historical value and resource efficiency looking to keep the embedded narratives of a place while minimizing waste associated with demolition and reconstruction. This approach encompasses both […]

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Incorporating Young Perspectives into Planning Tempe’s Future

The City of Tempe is a vibrant and forward-thinking community at the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Home to more than 190,000 residents and the Arizona State University Tempe Campus, the City is committed to promoting long-term livability, economic vitality, and equitable access to opportunities for all generations. In response to shifting demographics and […]

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Friends of the Library Evaluation

The City of Chandler, located in the southeastern Phoenix Metropolitan Area, is a thriving community of innovation seeking to plan a sustainable future for its residents, businesses, and visitors. As the City is dedicated to providing high quality services to the community, the Library Division of the Community Services Department is interested in evaluating its […]

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Sustainable Landscape Management at Chuparosa Park

The City of Chandler, located in the southeastern Phoenix Metropolitan Area, is a thriving community of innovation seeking to plan a sustainable future for its residents, businesses, and visitors. With an increasing interest in advancing sustainability initiatives, particularly around water use and conservation, the Parks & Recreation Division of the Community Services Department is interested […]

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Green Technology and Sustainable Education Conference

The Green Technology & Sustainable Education Conference at Ajou University Tashkent (AUT), chaired by Professor Dr Che Zalina Zulkifli, is a major regional platform to accelerate green innovation, green university transformation, and sustainable education across Uzbekistan. The conference follows the EPIC-N Model by connecting university expertise with local environmental authorities, industry partners, and communities to […]

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Smart Farming & Low-Cost DIY Farming Initiative

This project, led by Professor Dr Che Zalina Zulkifli, introduces Smart Farming and Low-Cost DIY Farming technologies to support community farmers and student learning in Samarinda, Kalimantan. The initiative addresses the need for affordable, scalable, and sustainable farming methods suitable for both rural and urban communities. The approach aligns fully with the EPIC-N Model, which […]

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Engaged Journalism: Assessing the Information Needs of Oakridge

In early 2025, University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication students conducted an information needs assessment to better understand the local news and civic information flow of Oakridge. In partnership with the Sustainable City Year Program, Agora Journalism Center, and the City of Oakridge, students sought to understand how Oakridge’s needs align with the […]

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