This report presents research and recommendations developed by students in Dr. Shawn Flanigan’s Public Administration (PA 660) course at San Diego State University through a semester-long collaboration between the Sage Project and the Euclid Stewards Project (ESP). The report identifies strategies for sustaining and institutionalizing the ESP, created by the Urban Collaborative Project (UCP), beyond […]
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This report, developed by San Diego State University (SDSU) Master of City Planning students through the SDSU Sage Project in collaboration with The Urban Collaborative Project (UCP) and residents of the Encanto Neighborhoods, presents a comprehensive Community-Led Maintenance Plan (CLMP) as part of the Euclid Stewards Project. This planning document establishes a vision and strategic […]
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This study, conducted in collaboration with SDSU course Geography 570 and SDSU’s Sage Project, investigated the distribution of three invasive perennial plant species—Giant Reed (Arundo donax), Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum), and Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta)—along Chollas Creek between Market Street and 47th Street in the Encanto neighborhood of San Diego. Field surveys were conducted to […]
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The Problem Outside of Junín, Argentina, the Mapuche community of Campo La Cruz faces growing challenges from climate change, flooding, and environmental degradation. Limited infrastructure and increasing climate risks have made the community more vulnerable to threats to surrounding ecosystems. The Opportunity The University of Buenos Aires (UBA), together with the Mapuche community of Campo […]
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The Problem Stretching across the U.S.-Mexico border, Los Laureles Canyon, part of the Tijuana River watershed, is a rich ecosystem that supports biodiversity. But increasing pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss have created binational challenges for the watershed. The Opportunity In August 2025, the Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana project launched through a collaboration among Universidad Iberoamericana […]
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Sustainable management of natural environments by a Mapuche community in the city of Junín, Buenos Aires:environmental impacts and risks associated with climate change. Instagram | @checiencia Our project aims to support the Campo La Cruz Mapuche Community—located on the outskirts of Junín(Buenos Aires, Argentina)—in the collaborative development of ecosystem-based climate change adaptation strategies. We seek […]
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Food Sovereignty and Sustainability Partnership The Food Sovereignty and Sustainability Partnership was created to address the flooding of a biodiverse garden called Food Park. On March 19th, 2025, a stakeholder meeting was held to create a public/ private/ academic partnership for Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Development. The Food Park was the ecological product of the […]
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The Problem In La Estrella, a nearby town of Medellín, Colombia, rapid urban development and ecological change have put local agroecosystems at risk, including those bordering designated urban-growth zones. In response, students and local municipalities are working together to preserve valuable ecosystems and integrate balanced development throughout the region. The Opportunity In 2025, the Pontifical […]
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The Sulphur Springs Water Alliance is committed to advancing regional water awareness, conservation, and community engagement across southeastern Arizona through education, outreach, and collaborative partnerships. To support these efforts, a graphic design class will develop a suite of marketing and outreach materials that strengthen the Alliance’s public presence and communicate key messages related to water […]
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Communities across Arizona are increasingly focused on long-term water sustainability and public awareness, creating opportunities to engage younger generations in conservation efforts through education, outreach, and community-based initiatives. This project will explore youth engagement strategies centered around water conservation, with an emphasis on empowering students and young residents to become active participants in promoting sustainable […]
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