Community Sustainability Projects


Spring 2009
Students in the State of the Planet course, which focused on issues related to climate change, examined the challenges of biking in Lawrence and suggested solutions for improvement. Find out more at http://lawrencebikeproject.wikispaces.com.

Summer 2007
Graduate students in the Urban Planning program conducted a sustainability audit of the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, examining impacts of energy use, transportation, water use, waste & recycling, goods & services available at the festival, and the physical impact of the event on the park. They also looked at education and outreach efforts and the general business operations of the event. You can download a copy of the full report here.



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