Issues We Tackle

The Center for Sustainable Communities redevelops communities by solving problems across different sectors through a variety of methods to make our cities and communities greener, cleaner, healthier, safer, and more climate-resilient.

Who We Serve

  • Utilities
  • Governments (Cities, counties, regional associations, municipal and state governments, federal agencies)
  • Businesses and corporations
  • Academic institutions and K-12 schools
  • Authorities and specialized agencies
  • Nonprofits

Sectors we engage with

  • Pollution
  • Climate
  • Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Coastal Communities and Waterways
  • Waste and Circular Economy
  • Workforce Development
  • Housing and Homelessness
  • Poverty and Food Insecurity
  • Health Disparities
  • Education
  • Justice and Equity

Our Methods

Whether you are looking to determine the feasibility of a particular project or assess an existing initiative, we are here to help.

  • Technology Development
  • Project Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Coalition Building
  • Data Science, Collection, and Analysis
  • Engineering and Research
  • Scientific Investigation
  • Community Science
  • Asset-Based Development
  • Education and Awareness
  • Youth and Next Generation
  • Advocacy and Policy