Creating climate change resiliency and affordable housing are two of society’s most pressing challenges, and a CU Denver team is exploring how to address these challenges together by leading research on transit-oriented communities (TOCs). TOCs are a type of urban development that blends high-density housing (such as apartments) with easy access to public transportation. And the National Science Foundation recently awarded Professor Tanya Heikkila, PhD, and her interdisciplinary team a $1.8 million grant to study them. The research will look at how Colorado’s statewide policies are supporting TOCs, the impact of TOCs on climate resiliency and affordable housing, the barriers to creating them, and how to engage the communities that are most heavily impacted when they are created.
Professor Chris Weible and a team of fellow CU Denver researchers aim to shine light on threats to global democracies and provide solutions to some of society’s most pressing problems thanks to award funding from CU Denver’s Research Grand Challenges initiative.
With the election occurring today, the results will soon be in—and we’ll be ready to break it all down for you. On Friday, November 8th, First Fridays: Election Aftermath: Key Takeaways for Colorado will bring together top political leaders and experts to unpack the results of this pivotal election and explore what’s next for Colorado’s political landscape.
The Center for Community Safety and Resilience (CCSR) and the School of Public Affairs hosted a conversation focused on community resilience in Colorado. The discussion focused attention on the risks that Colorado faces and actions that governments are taking to build resilience across the state. The event took place on September 24th in conjunction with National Preparedness Month.
The Center for Community Safety and Resilience (CCSR) at the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs is getting ready for a dynamic fall ahead. Led by two esteemed co-directors, Sheila Huss and Deserai Crow, the CCSR is excited to announce the launch of its Thrive Series, a new initiative aimed at fostering meaningful conversations around community safety and resilience. The series will feature insights from both academic experts and individuals with lived experiences, providing a platform for dialogue and collaboration within the community.