PROGRAM AREAS
CQGRD conducts research, hosts conferences, offers courses, and publishes studies on a variety of topics within the five areas of concentration listed below.
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Air Quality & Natural EnvironmentCQGRD strives to preserve environmental quality and support sustainability by improving awareness of the economic benefits and community value of green infrastructure and promoting effective water management. |
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Community Design & ArchitectureCQGRD seeks to improve the design, operation, efficiency, and livability of neighborhoods, cities, and regions, by promoting awareness of good design, offering education opportunities, and developing sustainable design standards. |
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Healthy PlacesCQGRD seeks to contribute to the understanding and development of healthy places by conducting research, disseminating innovative ideas on healthy places, and supporting the Healthy Places Research Group. |
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Land Development & Regional GovernanceCQGRD seeks to improve the land development process and the public policy that guides it by fostering public-private sector ventures that promote sustainable strategies for new development and redevelopment. |
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Transportation & InfrastructureCQGRD seeks to develop innovative transportation infrastructure design that support quality growth and promote greater access for non-drivers. |
OVERARCHING PROJECTS
CQGRD conducts research and projects which incorporate many of the program areas listed above. CQGRD is currently working on:
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MegaregionsCQGRD has been at the forefront of efforts to define the megaregion as a new vision in American spatial planning. |
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Health Impact Assessments (HIAs)CQGRD has been at the forefront of efforts to define the use of Health Impact Assessments in Land Development and Planning. |
