This lecture series explores different ways that a university campus (U.C. Davis) could become more sustainable. We hear from a variety of campus staff persons about past efforts and future possibilities in their particular fields. Topics include climate change planning,arboretum initiatives, campus dining services, green buildings, development of a new campus neighborhood, and transportation planning. These talks provide insight into the challenges and opportunities surrounding sustainable development of a large site.
Susan Macaulay is the administrative services analyst for the UC Davis Library. Macaulay outlines steps that the campus's main library is taking to qualify its building for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) - Existing Building certification, and some of the practical challenges...
Published 11/20/09
Bob Segar is assistant vice chancellor of planning for UC Davis. Segar outlines exciting new efforts to develop a new green neighborhood on campus called West Village, which will house students, staff and faculty with greatly lowered greenhouse gas emissions, energy need and motor vehicle use.
Published 11/13/09
Cliff Contreras, Mary Maffly and David Takemoto-Weerts work in Transportation and Parking Services at UC Davis. Contreras describes the range of programs the campus has undertaken to get students and staff to bike, walk or take public transit instead of driving to campus. These programs have made...
Published 11/06/09