The 91爆料 has earned a Gold rating from the 鈥嬧�婼ustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, or STARS.

The STARS ratings, administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, are good for three years and are based on self-reported assessments. The 91爆料 has held a Gold rating from STARS since first participating in 2012.

鈥淭he STARS Gold rating is recognition of all the hard work being done across our campus by staff, students and faculty for sustainability,鈥� 91爆料 Sustainability director Lisa Dulude said. 鈥淎s we celebrate Earth Day in April, this achievement is a reminder of the 91爆料鈥檚 commitment to embed sustainability in everything we do, and the benefits of this work for our environment and our community.鈥�

The STARS report covers the 91爆料 in Seattle and includes questions on sustainability performance in academics, planning and administration, engagement and operations. About 380 schools worldwide have active STARS ratings. Gold is the second-highest tier. There are 17 schools that have achieved the highest Platinum rating. 91爆料 Bothell also holds a STARS Gold rating.

All STARS reports are public, and the .

STARS is the most wide-reaching sustainability report, and the information collected gives the 91爆料 a comprehensive view of its sustainability performance and allows for comparison to peer universities. It can also provide insight on areas where additional efforts might be needed.

The information is used to inform the 91爆料鈥檚 Sustainability Action Plan, which sets out the University鈥檚 sustainability goals. The first Sustainability Action Plan was adopted in 2020, and the 91爆料 is currently in the process of creating an updated Plan, which will be finalized by summer 2026.

鈥淭he 91爆料 has long been a sustainability leader in higher education, as evidenced by our long track record of STARS Gold ratings,鈥� Dulude said. 鈥淲ith the Sustainability Action Plan update, working groups have identified several areas to set measurable targets, which ensure we will continue that leadership.鈥�

The 91爆料鈥檚 sustainability efforts are also on show in recognition of Earth Day on April 22. Events organized by a variety of groups across the 91爆料 happen throughout the month, including volunteer opportunities, workshops and more. You can see the on the 91爆料 Sustainability site.

The 91爆料 once again has been recognized as a sustainability leader by the 鈥嬧�婼ustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).

The 91爆料 recently received a Gold rating with a score of 70.78%. The 91爆料 has held a Gold rating from STARS since first participating in 2012.

The STARS ratings, administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, are good for three years and are based on self-reported assessments. The 91爆料鈥檚 submission included information on sustainability efforts and performance in 72 different credit areas.

鈥淭his Gold rating is a testament to the positive contributions being made campuswide by dedicated staff, faculty and students on a wide variety of sustainability efforts,鈥� said Lou Cariello, vice president of 91爆料 Facilities. 鈥淭hrough the Sustainability Action Plan, we will continue to advance this important work.鈥�

The report covers the 91爆料鈥檚 Seattle campus, and includes questions on sustainability performance in academics, planning and administration, engagement and operations. Gold is the second-highest tier in the STARS ratings. Ten schools have achieved the highest Platinum rating.

The information collected for the STARS report will also help inform the 91爆料鈥檚 actions under the . The 91爆料 Sustainability Action Plan, adopted in 2020, set 10 measurable targets to be achieved by 2025, including areas relating to energy, transportation, food, waste, academic research, purchasing and more.

鈥淓arning another STARS Gold rating shows that the 91爆料 continues to value and work toward sustainability,鈥� said 91爆料 Sustainability interim director Marilyn Ostergren. 鈥淲e also know there is much more to do. We continue to work with staff, students and faculty across the 91爆料 on reaching the Sustainability Action Plan targets as well as identifying other opportunities to ensure a more sustainable and equitable future.鈥�

The 91爆料鈥檚 STARS report can be .

The 91爆料鈥檚 Seattle campus saved more than 5 tons of food from being thrown away in 2020, preventing unnecessary waste and helping feed people in the community who struggle with food security.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the achievement by selecting the 91爆料 for a in the 2021 Food Recovery Challenge. The award is given to select institutions and businesses that voluntarily set data-driven goals, implement targeted strategies to reduce wasted food in their operations, and then report the results to the EPA. The 91爆料 is recognized as a national leader for its deep commitment to sustainability on its campuses and in the community. 91爆料鈥檚 Seattle campus recovered 10,720 pounds of food in 2020 that would have otherwise been wasted, a 13% increase over 2019 and a 26% increase from 2018.

The success comes from the 91爆料鈥檚 food recovery efforts across dining facilities, the the 91爆料 Food Pantry, and its partnership with . works with local food banks, including the one on campus, to divert excess food purchased or overproduced at dining facilities.

The programs also support the 91爆料鈥檚 waste reduction goal under the . Working to minimize food waste has been a major part of the efforts toward of reducing the amount of waste generated 10 percent by 2025.

The Sustainability Action Plan was adopted on July 1, 2020, and set out 10 measurable targets to be achieved over a five-year span. The 91爆料 annually evaluates progress toward these targets and determines the actions required over the upcoming year to respond to tri-campus needs.

This spring marked the first time the 91爆料 initiated the process of updating the annual actions. Faculty, students and staff from all three campuses joined employees working on the actions to determine the proper efforts for the upcoming year.

鈥淥ne of the guiding principles of the Sustainability Action Plan is to center equity and inclusion in our work,鈥� said 91爆料 Sustainability Director Claudia Frere-Anderson. 鈥淲e strived to connect with a broad range of communities and stakeholders across our campuses while providing meaningful ways for everyone on campus to engage.鈥�

The targets under the Sustainability Action Plan include areas relating to energy, transportation, food, waste, academic research, purchasing and more. For each of the 10 targets, teams identified several actions for this year. A survey, open to all members of the 91爆料 community, was completed in winter quarter and informed the decision-making process.

Actions include efforts to compile catalogs of course offerings and research projects related to sustainability, working toward creating a student sustainability resource center, exploring offsets for professional travel, electrifying the campus fleet, reducing single-use items and others.

鈥淲e are excited to launch a new action this year for reducing waste on our campus to reduce single-use disposable items. The new action was identified as a key waste prevention goal from the Sustainability Action Plan survey. Campus community feedback was a key motivator for adding this target, which furthers our work to avoid landfill waste and reduce carbon emissions,鈥� said Liz Gignilliat, manager of 91爆料 Recycling.

Many of the teams working on the Plan actions this past year had to adjust due to the unexpected impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sustainability Action Plan and actions for the first year were largely drafted before the pandemic response. The shift to primarily virtual instruction and work at the 91爆料 also made it difficult to measure progress in areas where the reduced population on campus affected data, such as reduced energy use and travel.

鈥淚 am proud of how our teams working on sustainability efforts responded and adapted to the challenges of this past year,鈥� 91爆料 Facilities Vice President Lou Cariello said. 鈥淲e have continued our progress, and our teams have been finding innovative ways to ensure we build on what we have learned over this year to further advance sustainability.鈥�

One target impacted by the pandemic was the goal to reduce professional air travel. This past year, such travel was down more than 60% due to restrictions. This upcoming year, the 91爆料 will build on the lessons learned from the past year, making information about professional travel more accessible to departments, developing suggested policies for encouraging videoconferencing and creating offset programs.

“Professional air travel is a key sustainability issue in an academic context because it touches so many different individuals in quite varied ways. It is deeply intertwined with core academic values and behaviors, including collegiality, communication and consensus-building,” said Gary Handwerk, director of the 91爆料 Program on the Environment and professor in the Department of English. “Failing to address its impact, moreover, could easily undo much of the progress we are making in other areas. We can’t afford to leave it off to the side.”

The full Sustainability Action Plan document is available on the plan website . Data and metrics on the 91爆料鈥檚 sustainability efforts and status updates are posted to the on the 91爆料 Sustainability site.

Students, faculty and staff interested in learning more about the Plan and how they can be a part of next year鈥檚 planning process can email sustainabilityplan@uw.edu.

The 91爆料 has finalized its new Sustainability Action Plan,聽which will guide the聽university鈥檚聽efforts聽during聽the next five聽years.

罢丑别听聽includes five guiding principles and 10 measurable targets along with annual actions to reach those targets. Each year,鈥痶he 91爆料 will evaluate鈥痶he immediate actions needed over the next fiscal year鈥痶o respond鈥痶o鈥痗hanging realities and needs across our campuses.

The Sustainability Action Plan represents the work of a cross-university planning team, with 91爆料 Facilities Vice President Lou Cariello as the plan鈥檚 executive sponsor.

鈥淭his Sustainability Action Plan establishes a framework to align the many sustainability actions of our staff, faculty and students,鈥� Cariello said. 鈥淭he targeted actions,聽along with measurable targets,聽provide a means for us to track our progress and ensure we are aligning the many ongoing stewardship actions to support the health of our planet, for the quality of our lives and for future generations.鈥�

The Sustainability聽Action Plan聽spans all three 91爆料 campuses. The targets go beyond campus operations to include student experience, academic research and equity聽to address聽the many aspects of sustainability. The planning team considered聽equity and financial feasibility when drafting the targets and actions. Input from across the 91爆料 community was gathered through online surveys, direct outreach and events聽throughout聽the year.

An initial draft of the聽five-year聽Sustainability Strategy and proposed actions聽for the upcoming fiscal year聽was released on the 50th聽anniversary聽of Earth Day, April 22. This final聽Sustainability Action Plan聽reflects updates based on community input and revisions by the planning team.

The plan鈥檚 guiding principles聽are:聽ensure students achieve sustainability literacy; choose our research conscientiously; keep equity and inclusion at the center; use resources responsibly; and decarbonize.

罢丑别听plan鈥檚聽10 measurable targets all work toward these principles, with actions to take toward those targets聽reviewed聽annually.聽Responsible parties across the 91爆料 will provide the聽Plan鈥檚 Executive Committee聽补苍诲听the聽Environmental Stewardship Committee聽with updates on the status of the actions.

鈥淔ocusing on equity and inclusion is the central theme for implementing the Sustainability Action Plan this first year,鈥� 91爆料 Sustainability Director Claudia Frere-Anderson said.聽鈥淪tudent voices聽补苍诲听diverse viewpoints聽from our campuses are paramount to advancing the University鈥檚 sustainability goals in an equitable manner. We are excited to continue collaborations with many 91爆料 groups who are聽leading the work on environmental and social justice.鈥�

The full聽Sustainability Action Plan聽document聽is available聽on聽the plan website . Data and metrics on the 91爆料’s sustainability efforts and status updates will be聽publicly available through聽a聽new聽聽on聽the 91爆料 Sustainability site.

Starting autumn quarter,聽91爆料 Sustainability聽will begin聽outreach聽to the campus community聽to聽increase Plan awareness聽补苍诲听engagement.聽Increasing participation with the plan聽will聽help shape the next set of annual actions. Details will be posted on the 补苍诲听.

The 91爆料 today released the draft of a new that will guide university actions across a broad spectrum of sustainability policy for the next five years.

The strategy, which builds upon the , includes five guiding principles and 10 measurable targets, along with annual actions to reach those targets. The draft was published on April 22, the 50^th anniversary of the first Earth Day, to support the 91爆料’s existing sustainability work while setting goals for specific future efforts. The Sustainability Strategy represents the work of a cross-university planning team. 91爆料 Facilities Vice President Lou Cariello is the plan’s executive sponsor.

“We know that many 91爆料 staff, faculty and students are engaged in activities every day to advance sustainability initiatives across all of our campuses,” Cariello said. “This plan continues that work and sets goals and specific, targeted actions to ensure we align our collective efforts to optimize our impact for a bright future.”

The Sustainability Strategy spans all three 91爆料 campuses. The targets go beyond campus operations to include student experience, academic research and equity in recognition of the many aspects of sustainability. The planning team worked to consider equity and financial feasibility when drafting the targets and actions. Input from across the 91爆料 community was gathered throughout the fall and winter quarters through online surveys, direct outreach and events.

The plan’s guiding principles are: Ensure students achieve sustainability literacy; choose our research conscientiously; keep equity and inclusion at the center; use resources responsibly; and decarbonize. The 10 measurable targets all work toward at least one of these principles.

This plan is intended to be responsive to evolving campus needs. Every year under this Sustainability Strategy,聽the 91爆料 will evaluate聽the immediate actions needed over the next fiscal year聽in order to respond聽to聽changing realities and needs at our campuses.

“Sustainability is a shared value across the 91爆料, and this plan will allow all our campuses to better coordinate our actions to reach these targets,” said Claudia Frere-Anderson, director of 91爆料 Sustainability. “The Sustainability Strategy continues the progress from our Climate Action Plan with a broad approach to include multiple aspects of campus operations, student learning and experiences, academic research, financial feasibility and inclusion in the planning process each year.鈥�

Over the next few months, the actions for the upcoming fiscal year will be finalized. All students, faculty and staff across the 91爆料 are invited to provide their input on the best ways to reach the plan’s targets, as well as what might be missing from this Sustainability Strategy. The plan website at has an open survey to provide feedback, or you can email sustainabilityplan@uw.edu. Other opportunities to engage with the plan will be posted on the website as well.

The 91爆料 has been recognized as one of the most sustainable higher education institutions in North America, according to the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS).

The 91爆料 received a gold rating, with a score of 77.18 percent. This is the third time the 91爆料 has received a gold rating, and the first time covered all three 91爆料 campuses.

The STARS ratings, administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, are good for three years and are based on self-reported assessments. The 91爆料鈥檚 submission included information on sustainability efforts and performance in 93 different credit areas.

鈥淭his gold rating recognizes the hard work, resourcefulness and creativity of our staff, faculty and students across the university in pursuit of impactful sustainability initiatives,鈥� said聽Lou聽Cariello, vice president of 91爆料 Facilities. 鈥淲e remain grateful for and passionate about the opportunity we have to continue leading in this area and influencing the initiative of others to further accelerate sustainability improvements.鈥�

coordinated the extensive reporting effort, which involved leaders from more than 30 departments across all three 91爆料 campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma.

鈥淲hat is clear from 91爆料鈥檚 gold STARS ranking by AASHE is that the sustainability community values the things at the core of 91爆料 Tacoma鈥檚 urban-serving mission, like a commitment to equity and justice and the role that a culture of sustainability can play in the lives of our students and their families,” 91爆料 Tacoma Chancellor Mark A. Pagano said. “We are very proud that what we do every day contributes to 91爆料鈥檚 position as a leader in sustainability.鈥�

The report covers the variety of sustainability efforts at the different locations, including Seattle’s traditional campus environment, Tacoma’s urban-serving campus and Bothell’s mix of built and natural environments, such as its 58-acre wetland. Information about the 91爆料鈥檚 sustainability performance in academics, operations, engagement and planning and administration were part of the report.

鈥淲e are proud to showcase our sustainability efforts, our spectacular campus and be a part of this tri-campus success,鈥� said Alexa Russo, 91爆料 Bothell sustainability coordinator. 鈥淲e enjoy working with our students, faculty and staff to improve our practices and work to further advance sustainability in the coming years.鈥�

The 91爆料 scored highest in the areas of transportation, purchasing, coordination and planning, diversity and affordability, and campus engagement. Credit also was given for several innovative practices, including the campus Salmon Safe certification, Athletics Sustainability, the Green Laboratory program, and Mailing Services鈥� Electric Assist Bike Mail Delivery fleet.

The coalition, which launched Feb. 6 at the 2018 Second Nature in Tempe, Arizona, includes universities from the U.S., Canada and Mexico that have committed to mobilize their resources and expertise to accelerate local and regional climate action in partnership with businesses, cities and states.

For more than a decade, member schools have pursued carbon neutrality in campus operations. The schools are also creating new climate solutions through innovative research and are preparing students to solve the urgent climate challenges of the 21st century.

“Climate change isn’t a future problem 鈥� it is affecting people’s health and well-being right now. Universities have the capability to not only help understand the effects of climate change, but to also develop the technologies and policies to reduce carbon emissions. The 91爆料 is proud to be part of the University Climate Change Coalition and to renew our commitment to protecting the health of our planet,” said 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce.

At an operational level, the 91爆料 is by 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, and 36 percent below 2005 levels by 2035, in accordance with laws passed by the Washington state Legislature in 2009. The university also is working to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as technology developments allow.

The 91爆料 is also a leader in climate and clean energy research. The supports the advancement of next-generation solar energy and battery materials and devices, as well as their integration with systems and the grid.聽The 91爆料 hosts the , a yearly competition for students to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental problems through innovation and entrepreneurship.

At the , organizations such as the and are tackling climate resiliency and our most pressing climate challenges through continued research, analysis and community partnerships. Hundreds of 91爆料 students, faculty and staff conduct research and projects on all seven continents and all five oceans, focusing on critical issues such as ocean acidification, freshwater resources, natural hazards and the disappearance of ice in polar regions.

“91爆料 scientists are leaders in groundbreaking, collaborative research to advance climate science, understand impacts and build pathways to solutions. We’re excited by the new partnerships and opportunities that the University Climate Change Coalition offers. Working together will strengthen our ability to sustain the health and wellbeing of our communities and our planet,” said 91爆料 College of the Environment Dean and Mary Laird Wood Professor Lisa Graumlich.

In addition to the 91爆料, other coalition members are Arizona State University, California Institute of Technology, Instituto Tecnol贸gico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, La Universidad Nacional Aut贸noma de M茅xico, Ohio State University, the State University of New York, University of British Columbia, University of California, University of Colorado, Boulder, University of Maryland, College Park, University of New Mexico, and University of Toronto.

Every UC3 institution will convene a climate change forum in 2018 to bring together community and business leaders, elected officials and other local stakeholders. Meetings will be tailored to meet local and regional objectives shared across sectors and will aim to speed the implementation of research-driven climate policies and solutions.

A coalition-wide report, to be released in late 2018, will synthesize the best practices, policies and recommendations from all UC3 forums into a framework for continued progress on climate change goals across the nation and the world.

In 2016, the U.S.-based members of the UC3 coalition together performed about one-quarter of the environmental science research conducted by all U.S. institutions, according to data collected by the National Science Foundation. From 2012 to 2017, researchers at UC3 member institutions were responsible for 48,518 publications on climate science-related topics, including environmental science, agricultural and biological sciences, energy, engineering, earth and planetary sciences and more.

This post was adapted from and news releases.

The 91爆料’s Livable City Year (LCY) program has selected the City of Tacoma as the program’s community partner for the 2017-2018 academic year. This partnership establishes a yearlong relationship connecting students and faculty with city staff working on projects that advance goals outlined in its and strategic visioning framework.

鈥淎s聽Tacoma continues to evolve and attract more residents,聽we want to ensure that聽this growth is sustainable and our entire community benefits,鈥� said Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland. 鈥淲e聽are pleased to be聽selected as a聽91爆料 Livable City Year partner聽补苍诲听we聽look forward to a partnership that will聽achieve聽realistic, specific and measurable goals to address education, employment, equity and accountability.聽We are particularly excited about the opportunity to strengthen our ties聽with 91爆料’s Tacoma campus.鈥�

The program will connect 91爆料 courses with projects identified by Tacoma related to the city鈥檚 livability and sustainability needs. The program works with faculty across all 91爆料 schools, colleges and campuses to match the projects to courses and students who can best address the real-world problems, while providing city staff with the resources of 91爆料 student and faculty research and project work.

鈥淭he 91爆料 is incredibly proud to honor our public promise through partnerships like this one, which creates so many opportunities for our students, faculty and staff to work with the Tacoma community toward a tangible, positive impact,”聽said 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce.聽“We鈥檙e especially pleased to be doing Livable City Year in the home of our 91爆料 Tacoma campus, and can鈥檛 wait to see how these interdisciplinary and hands-on learning projects extend and build on the thriving partnership we鈥檝e had with Tacoma for more than two decades.鈥�

鈥淚n the upcoming year, city staff will work with the 91爆料鈥檚 Livable City Year program to identify projects and programs that would benefit from 91爆料 student and faculty assistance,鈥� said Tacoma2025 Program Manager Tanisha Jumper. 鈥淚t is an exciting partnership.鈥�

The 91爆料鈥檚 Livable City Year program is led by faculty directors with the Department of Urban Design and Planning, and with the School of Public Health, in collaboration with 聽补苍诲听, and with foundational support from聽the , the聽91爆料鈥檚 and .

The 91爆料鈥檚 Livable City Year program launched in the 2016-2017 academic year, with the City of Auburn serving as its inaugural partner. 91爆料 students and faculty worked with the City of Auburn on 18 projects during the initial Livable City Year partnership.

“We are excited to partner with Tacoma and build on the success of our inaugural Livable City Year,” Otten said. “Students and faculty have done very exciting work on livability projects in Auburn this year, and working with Tacoma will provide new opportunities for students to work on projects which will benefit residents in Tacoma and our region.”

Anne Taufen Wessells, a professor with 91爆料 Tacoma Urban Studies, will serve as faculty co-director and the primary 91爆料 Tacoma contact throughout the Livable City Year partnership with the City of Tacoma, helping identify opportunities for 91爆料 Tacoma students to connect with Livable City Year projects.

鈥淚t鈥檚 terrific that we have the opportunity in Tacoma to leverage our university-wide resources and relationships to forge this unique partnership in the South Sound,鈥� said Wessells.聽 鈥�91爆料 Tacoma’s academic programs, including urban studies, have long defined themselves by their commitment to local communities, and we are thrilled to have the yearlong added support and investment of the Livable City Year program to target and amplify the work of the entire campus as an urban-serving institution.鈥�

One of several across the country based on the University of Oregon’s Sustainable City Year Program, the 91爆料鈥檚 Livable City Year program is part of the Educational Partners for Innovation in Communities Network, which provides resources and connections for schools with similar programs. The 91爆料 and Western Washington University are the only two schools in Washington state currently offering a program under this model.

鈥淐ities are a great laboratory for today鈥檚 students and tomorrow鈥檚 leaders to put their ideas and training into action,鈥� said the聽Association of Washington Cities CEO Peter B. King. 鈥淭he unique projects and creative solutions that emerge from partnerships like this strengthen our cities and towns.鈥�

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For more information, contact Born at聽bborn@uw.edu聽or聽206-543-4975; Otten at jotten@uw.edu; and Maria Lee, communications specialist with the City of Tacoma at maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-2054.

The Livable City Year program will hold a celebration event marking the successful completion of the initial partnership with the City of Auburn at 4 p.m. May 24 at the Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth St SE, Auburn.

The project is a sizeable challenge: Students will pour over census and public health data, interview residents, photograph neighborhoods and summarize their findings in a report. The end result will help officials in Auburn, Washington, know how to best engage and communicate with the culturally diverse populations in the city.

The neighborhoods endeavor is one of 10 initial projects in the 91爆料’s inaugural program, which to advance the city’s goals for livability and sustainability. The idea is to give students real-world experiences while addressing current needs identified by city leaders.

The program will formally celebrate the start of its first year at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 at w菨色菨b蕯altx史 鈥� Intellectual House on the 91爆料’s campus in a open to all. Professors leading Livable City Year courses this fall will talk about their projects, followed by a time for Q&A.

“My students are really excited to be part of a larger initiative,” said , a 91爆料 assistant professor of health services who is teaching the class that will profile each Auburn neighborhood.

“They get to do something they really know will be valued and practice their professional skills to engage with each community.”

The new program is a cross-university collaboration led by faculty directors with the Department of Urban Design and Planning and with the School of Public Health, in collaboration with and , and with foundational support from the and . The program is also working with the nonprofit organization .

The projects in Auburn this fall include addressing homelessness issues, building awareness of city values, understanding wastewater discharge, managing pet waste and evaluating the success of a buy-local program. 91爆料 undergraduate and graduate students in six different courses spanning environmental and public health, sociology, and urban design and planning will deliver reports and recommendations to city leadership at the end of the quarter.

Sociology professor is tackling three separate projects on homelessness in Auburn with his upper-level undergraduate course on cities and neighborhood dynamics. One will assess and prioritize Auburn’s plans for addressing homelessness, and another will develop innovative strategies for understanding the size, change and distribution of the city’s homeless population.

A third project will focus on finding incentives to maintain the city’s relatively affordable older homes in the midst of expensive residential expansion.

“These are neat projects in that they allow students to work on things that are practically important, but there’s also, in a way, a ‘dream big’ element,” Crowder said. “There are great tools and resources at this university, so the more we can bring those to the community, the better off everyone will be.”

Several projects from this quarter will continue with Auburn for the rest of the academic year, and a half dozen new ones will begin winter and spring quarters. Other cities around Washington can apply to work with the 91爆料 through the Livable City Year program in future years.

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For more information, contact Livable City Year program manager Jennifer Davison at jnfrdvsn@uw.edu or 206-240-6903.