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University Green: How Urban Forestry Partnerships Plant More Than Trees
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James, Patricia; Maslin, Mindy; Pringle, Susan M.; Van Clief, Barbara – Metropolitan Universities, 2010
The University Green program of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is an urban forestry partnership between four universities and their surrounding communities. The program offers excellent strategies for fostering improved college-community relations and stewardship by students and residents alike. University Green aims to improve the…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Forestry, Partnerships in Education, Horticulture
The Development of Planning Education in the UK and Its Relevance as a Model for Other Countries.
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Healey, Patsy – Ekistics, 1980
Reviews the history of planning education in the United Kingdom from the 1940s to the present and assesses the relevance of British models to programs in other countries. (Author/WB)
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Planning, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education
A Self-Instructional Approach to Environmental Decision Making: Focus on Land Use.
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Haakonsen, Harry O.; And Others – 1976
This paper provides an overview to the Land Use Decision Making Kit. The Land Use Kit includes 16 audio-tutorial units and a variety of supplementary materials. Each audio-tutorial unit consists of a programmed mix of cassette tapes, guidesheets, visuals, pamphlets, and issue keyed problems. The materials are designed for use by secondary school…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Curriculum, Environment, Environmental Education
Environmental Quality News: Measuring the Sands.
Willson, Sally Dana – Conservationist, 1981
Describes a study by high school students and university researchers of coastal erosion along the beaches of a Long Island, New York town. Data will be used in making decisions regarding coastal zoning, planning, and management. (Author/WB)
Descriptors: Community Planning, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Oceanography
Putting Teens at the Center: Maximizing Public Utility of Urban Space through Youth Involvement in Planning and Employment.
Lawson, Laura; McNally, Marcia – Children's Environments, 1995
Including teens' needs in the planning and maintenance of urban space suggests new methods of layering utility and maximizing benefit to teens and community. Discusses the Berkeley Youth Alternatives (BYA) Youth Employment Landscape Program and BYA Community Garden Patch. Program descriptions and evaluation provide future direction. (LZ)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Planning, Environmental Education, Gardening
Monitoring Seasonal Beach Responses: An Educational and Public Service Program.
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Bokuniewicz, Henry J. – Journal of Geological Education, 1981
Presents the methods and results of a nine-month study of wave characteristics and beach erosion conducted by students from East Hampton (New York) High School. Applications of the data to community planning and recommendations for teachers who wish to facilitate similar projects are offered. (WB)
Descriptors: Community Planning, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Oceanography
A Natural Resource Program: Its Benefits and Shortcomings.
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Miller, David R.; And Others – Journal of Extension, 1979
Using natural resources data from a system developed by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, an Extension program to educate public officials who make land use decisions was conducted in a series of workshops over three years. Program effectiveness is evaluated and positive and negative results are noted. (MF)
Descriptors: Community Planning, Conservation (Environment), Decision Making, Environmental Education