Category

Blog category: Sustainable Development Goal 9

Post connected to Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Transit-Oriented Development: Moving Southerners Around Archived UpdatesGuest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Transit-Oriented Development: Moving Southerners Around

by Max Garcia, Sustainability Auburn Alumni Affiliate  I am a land use planner working and residing in St. Augustine, Florida that graduated from Auburn University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design. I have fond memories of Tiger Transit on Auburn’s campus, especially when a car was not…
Contributor
September 6, 2022
Director’s Corner: A Bicycle Friendly University Archived UpdatesDirector's CornerSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 3Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Director’s Corner: A Bicycle Friendly University

“Young adults want to ride more and drive less, and with defined borders and high-density environments, university campuses are ideal settings to cultivate a culture of biking.”  ~The League of American Bicyclists     Bicycle Friendly University Silver Designation The League of American Bicyclists has certified the Auburn University campus as…
Mike Kensler
September 6, 2022
Parkerson Mill Creek Greenway Progress & Updates Archived UpdatesGuest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Parkerson Mill Creek Greenway Progress & Updates

by Ben Burmester, Facilities Management  The Parkerson Mill Creek trail serves as a pleasant amenity for pedestrians and cyclist alike. Trails and shared-use pathways are growing in popularity everywhere thanks to health, environmental, transportation and quality of life benefits they bring to a community. When located away from a roadway…
Contributor
September 1, 2022
We are Partners in the Business of Preserving Life Director's CornerSustainable Development Goal 1 - No PovertySustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 2Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: We are Partners in the Business of Preserving Life

“A successful development agenda requires inclusive partnerships — at the global, regional, national, and local levels — built upon principles and values, and upon a shared vision and shared goals placing people and the planet at the centre.” ~ Sustainable Development Goal 17 The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a…
Mike Kensler
August 9, 2021
Campus Changemaker: Dr. Sweta Byahut Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 1 - No PovertySustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 6Sustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Campus Changemaker: Dr. Sweta Byahut

By Chloe McMahon. Dr. Sweta Byahut serves as an Associate Professor and current Director at Auburn’s Community Planning graduate program. She has been teaching at Auburn for nearly nine years. A seasoned urban planner, her passion for sustainable urban development is evident both in her teaching and research. Since she…
admin
April 5, 2021
Sustainable Community Planning Addresses the Racist Origins of Interstate Highways Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 8Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Sustainable Community Planning Addresses the Racist Origins of Interstate Highways

By Rebecca Retzlaff.   For this month’s theme of sustainability goal 8: decent work and economic growth, I want to focus on transportation equity, an often-overlooked, but nonetheless essential, component of working and economic growth. A few years ago, my historic preservation planning class (CPLN 5400/6400) was working on a historic…
admin
January 21, 2021
Director’s Corner: Innovate, Or Else Director's CornerSustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 2Sustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 8Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Director’s Corner: Innovate, Or Else

"The Stone Age did not end because humans ran out of stones. It ended because it was time for a re-think about how we live." ~William McDonough Photo credit: Haiku Deck This month in our exploration of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, created by 193 countries under the auspices of…
Mike Kensler
January 5, 2021
Campus Changemaker: Benjamin Burmester Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Campus Changemaker: Benjamin Burmester

Campus Planner, Benjamin Burmester Benjamin Burmester has a long history with Auburn University. A former student, Burmester, has worked with the University since 2013, where he was originally hired to be a Campus Planner. Last year, Burmester’s position was reclassified, and he now works as a University and Transportation Site…
admin
December 13, 2020
Director’s Corner: Humanity’s Design Problem & Nature’s Design Solutions Director's CornerSustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Director’s Corner: Humanity’s Design Problem & Nature’s Design Solutions

“We see a world of abundance, not limits.  In the midst of a great deal of talk about reducing the human ecological footprint, we offer a different vision.  What if humans designed products and systems that celebrate an abundance of human creativity, culture, and productivity?  That are so intelligent and…
Mike Kensler
November 4, 2020