Canada is notorious for its scenic old-growth forests, mouthwatering maple syrup, fervent enthusiasm for ice hockey and notably amiable people. But Canada also boasts a lesser-known aspect that is just as deeply ingrained in its culture and history: its expansive and extractive mining industry. 鈥淲hat it Takes: an all-ages colouring book鈥 is designed to disrupt the grip that Canada鈥檚 mining industry has on culture and education.
Established in July 2022, the Staff Leadership Team has been charged to work as a cohesive unit to lead, assess and support the program鈥檚 culture of development and engagement amongst staff, and will play an integral role in realizing the program鈥檚 core mission while working with ENVD Director Stacey Schulte, the Executive Committee and Executive Leadership team to support the goals and needs of the program.
After 27 years of administrative, advisory, leadership and program support work, Peggy Gordon, assistant director of academic services, will graduate with the ENVD class of 2023 and enroll in retirement this spring.
Two assumptions undergird urban parking policy: Without convenient parking, car owners would be reluctant to patronize businesses; and absent a dedicated parking spot for their vehicle, they鈥檇 be less likely to rent and buy homes. Because parcels of urban land are usually small and pricey, developers will build multistory garages. And so today, a glut of these bulky concrete boxes clutter America鈥檚 densely populated cities.
Specializing in transit-oriented development (TOD) since his undergraduate studies, Hersey was well prepared to present an introduction to the sustainable growth model as well as a deeper dive into TOD鈥檚 interaction with affordable housing. The latter course, Equitable Transit-Oriented Development, was among Planetizen Courses鈥 most popular classes of 2022.
Environmental Design Professor Kevin J. Krizek participated in the U.S. Department of State Jefferson Science Fellowships (JSF) program from 2021 to 2022.