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EPSCoR
Timeline: 03/01/09 - 05/01/09 On an annual basis, EPSCoR hosts a Diversity Workshop for a variety of stakeholders to further augment their efforts to attract and retain students of color in the STEM disciplines. Michelle Gonzalez of New Commons was engaged to facilitate the workshop in order to enhance the sustainability of this project. In previous years the Diversity Workshop engaged participants in principles of diversity, but didn't create a plan to further make the diversity initaitve a systemic one. the agenda started with a panel presentation from the following individuals to futher amplify the question of "What is diversity and how do we harness this iniative for our students."
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Strategic Planning- Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)Timeline: Ongoing This professional association is for practitioners who are furthering green and sustainable buildings and communities. In 1994, a design charrette was done to build a new sustainable building for their headquarters. Currently, New Commons is engaged in a strategic planning and a governance process. |
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Strategic Planning - Economic Development Plan RI Dept. of Statewide PlanningTimeline: 2006 - 2008 Today, design and design mindfulness are a critical capabilities and dimensions of planning - especially in relation to the creation of liveable and sustainable economies and built environments. The intention of the Statewide Planning design project is to begin reframing Statewide Planning's approach to economic development policies and planning by understanding and creating design capability within the agency. Following this initial pilot, it is intended to expand the adoption of design into other planning areas including implementation of the Land Use 2025 plan. |
City of Providence
Timeline: Ongoing This is a citywide, human and technology network for the Mayor of Providence that connects jobs to people, people to jobs, businesses to each other, and to opportunities: Involved with implementation of this initiative through outreach and coordination. |
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Comprehensive Plan -Jamestown, RI Town of Jamestown, RITimeline: 2002 - 2007 An orchestrated and facilitated workshop series, held among residents, to look at the villages parking issues and develop recommendations. Currently, New Commons serves on a four-person consulting team with Donald Powers, Cornish Associates, and Sandy Sorlein, to develop design guidelines, form-based code, and a pattern-book to guide the development of the village of Jamestown. |
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