Core Principles
Sustainable Impact
We seek to continually think about ways in which the course-based initiatives will go beyond the current academic year.
Co-Creation
We work in ethical solidarity and collectively co-design and implement initiatives with all participants.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
We promote cross-fertilization of ideas and approaches among the different courses and community partners involved.
Action Areas
Business & Economic Growth
Enhancing economic ties between the university and the neighborhood and weaving together multi-sector interconnectedness
Education
Nurturing relationships among educators at all levels to provide students and residents with innovative opportunities to deepen learning and understanding
Artistic & Cultural Production
Uplifting Linda Vista’s unique cultural practices by partnering with community members in creative expression and cultural production
Nutrition & Wellness
Exploring the connections between overall health and access to green spaces and effective health care systems
Civic Engagement, Equity,
& Advocacy
Facilitating action around social issues and policies while emphasizing the collective responsibility of the neighborhood
Organizational Capacity Building
Emphasizing sustainability through long-term capacity building with community-based organizations
