Texas CityLab 2016-2017
Texas CityLab (TCL), an initiative of The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Sustainable Development ... continue»
A rendering of a therapeutic courtyard for Rusk State Hospital.
Planning Modern Psychiatric Care Facilities—Rusk State Hospital + Beyond
The Center for Sustainable Development is working with Texas DSHS to transform mental health care facilities ... continue»
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UTSOA Receives Multimillion Dollar Grant from U.S. Department of Transportation
UTSOA Receives Multimillion Dollar Grant from U.S. Department of Transportation
Five-year grant to fund cutting-edge research in regional planning and enhance mobility in megaregions.continue»
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Design Futures 2017 poster
Design Futures Student Forum 2017 - University of Minnesota
The Design Futures Public Interest Design (PID) Student Leadership Forum is a five-day, interdisciplinary ... continue»
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PID 2017 Poster
PID 2017 Studio Application Available
In collaboration with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's park staff, the 2017 Public Interest Design ... continue»
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Scopes of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Carbon Accounting
The Carbon Roadshow
The Carbon Roadshow The Carbon Roadshow is a Green-Fee -funded project that educates campus about the ... continue»
Purpose
The Center for Sustainable Development was founded in 2001 with a mission to lead the study and practice of sustainable development in Texas, the nation, and the world through complementary programs of research, education, and community outreach. The CSD is unique in its integration of diverse interests to develop creative, balanced, achievable solutions to the physical and social challenges facing the planning, construction, and preservation of buildings, neighborhoods, and regions.
Vision
We see the interconnected nature of the ‘sustainability challenge’ as central to our work; we attempt—through our projects, interdisciplinary teaching and ongoing working groups—to better understand the connections between environment, economic prosperity and social justice.