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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The City of Kingman is a community located in northwestern Arizona on the Colorado Plateau. As Kingman is a community rooted in a rich history, including being a site of pre-Colombian trade routes, serving as a U.S. Army Air Force training base during World War II, and sitting at the heart of Historic Route 66, […]
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The City of Tolleson, located in the West Valley of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and affordable community for its more than 7,000 residents and thousands of daily commuter and industry visitors. As the City has reached 90% build-out, and simultaneously the General Plan 2024 has reached its maturity, […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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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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This project focuses to provide Walker Township leadership information and tools for its residents to address backyard flooding relating to maintenance and increased absorption on private land. When residential housing is adjacent to a creek, the lawns often run up to the creek bed. In Walker Township several residential lots border a creek that is […]
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Issues related to body image and eating disorders may have grabbed headlines but have not been recognized as medical disorders that require and benefit from treatment. The White Pine Center for Healing in Erie, PA is one of the only organizations that provide outreach and programing to help people who are experiencing these issues and […]
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