The University of the District of Columbia’s College of Agriculture,
Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences is collaborating with the GODUTCH Consortium (GDC) in Spring 2014 to conduct workshops by integrating
academics, research, land-grant programs and Dutch expertise to originate
comprehensive solutions to a case study proposed by DC Government (Lincoln
Heights). The purpose of this initiative is for students, faculty, and Dutch
experts to exchange knowledge and use sustainability (economics, equity, and
environment) in an applied case study scenario.
CAUSES offers research-based academic and community outreach programs
that improve the quality of life and economic opportunity of people and
communities in the District of Columbia, the nation, and the world. The GDC is
a network of leading firms in the fields of urbanism, architecture, clean
technology, change management and social economic, strategic and financial
consulting.
"The District of Columbia is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and this partnership reflects the global nature of interdiscliplinary education in the modern age," explained Dr. Dwane Jones, Director, Center for Sustainable Development, who is spearheading the partnership from UDC's end.
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| Dean O'Hara and GoDutch's Bart Mispelblom Beyer after signing the MOU. |
During the Spring 2014 semester representatives from GO DUTCH and
participating classes in CAUSES will collaborate on an applied, integrated research
project. The project will incorporate principles and practices learned in the
traditional course curricula (e.g. Health, Urban Sustainability, Public Policy,
etc.) with an output being a presentation to the Mayor’s Office and the DC
Housing Authority.
For more information, contact Dr. Jones at dwane.jones@udc.edu. Visit the Center for Sustainable Development online.
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