PPM 612 | Sustainable Communities

Course Description

“The course is to introduce the student to one current approach to community planning, known as sustainable communities, which embraces a holistic approach to community development as a goal to be pursued in the complex interplay among natural, economic, and social systems. The course aims to establish command of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and obstacles associated with sustainable development, sustainable communities, and, as a practical example, smart growth.”—Muskie School of Public Service Course Guide

Highlighted Work | Sustainable Development Recommendations

Recommendations were made in review of the University of Maine Darling Marine Center master plan to include concepts central to sustainable development to ensure appropriate development for an environmentally focused institution.