Sustainable Solutions: Let Knowledge Serve the City

This volume of the Sustainable Solutions: Let Knowledge Serve the City series highlights PSU's innovative community engagement in sustainability efforts.

The Sustainable Solutions: Let Knowledge Serve the City series delves into the impactful practices of Portland State University (PSU) in promoting community-engaged teaching and research centered on sustainability. This first volume highlights the innovative ways PSU has successfully bridged gaps between various disciplines and local communities, emphasizing the themes of justice, partnership, and climate change that shape its mission. Portland, Oregon, has emerged as a leader in urban sustainability, renowned for its farmers' markets, bike-friendly infrastructure, and ongoing efforts to balance livability with equity. This book provides insights into how the city has achieved this reputation.

A significant aspect of Portland's success lies in the collaboration among diverse communities and institutions. The Sustainable Solutions: Let Knowledge Serve the City series explores the vital role higher education plays in fostering these partnerships. By translating its founding motto into actionable research and initiatives, PSU exemplifies how knowledge can effectively serve the community. This volume examines various collaborative approaches taken by PSU, addressing how barriers between academic disciplines and the public have been dismantled, and why such connections are crucial for progress.

This book is an invaluable resource for those interested in best practices for connecting universities with local community needs. Covering topics from public interest design to food justice, it combines academic theories with practical lessons on sustainable development. The insights shared in Sustainable Solutions: Let Knowledge Serve the City are essential for anyone dedicated to fostering sustainable outcomes in urban settings, showcasing PSU's model as a replicable and revolutionary framework for other institutions and cities worldwide.