Sustainable Cities Research & Programming

Sustainable Cities Research and Programming

Our goal is to work with community, business and industry partners to support a healthy, thriving Downtown. Our research will support these efforts with a deep understanding of problems and sustainable solutions. 

Two research projects completed by PhD students in the Community Engagement and Leadership program have begun to address needs:

• Where Can We Go? How Improving Restroom Facilities in Downtown Pittsburgh Will Create Positive Outcomes for Businesses, Tourism and all Residents 
• Taking Out the Trash: Reimagining Pittsburgh's Alleyways