Date of Award
5-2019
Degree Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Department
School of Professional Studies
Chief Instructor
Mary Piecewicz
Second Reader
Joseph O'Brien
Keywords
MPA, solar energy, water conservation, sustainability plans, social justice, community involvement, transportation, municipal environmental commissions
Abstract
In response to the urgent threat posed by climate change, more and more cities, including Worcester, are attempting to become more environmentally responsible and sustainable. Worcester is attempting to develop ways to become more sustainable; both to strengthen their communities and to protect the planet. The Green Worcester Working Group (GWWG) tasked the Clark Capstone Team with researching best practices for municipal sustainability. The GWWG has set the following priorities: climate change mitigation, resilience, open spaces, sustainable resource management, education and awareness. Taking these into account, the Clark Capstone Team researched the sustainability practices of cities in New England, across the U.S., and around the world, gathering and synthesizing the information found. Through careful data evaluation, the team selected six cities to recommend: Portsmouth, NH; Cambridge, MA; Bridgeport, CT; Somerville, MA; Seattle, WA; and New York, NY.
Recommended Citation
McKeon, Erin; Kirongozi, Charline; Duval, Jared; Greene, Antannia; Sun, Qianshu; and Yao, Zewei, "“Greening” Worcester: Municipal Best Practices for Sustainability" (2019). School of Professional Studies. 52.
https://commons.clarku.edu/sps_masters_papers/52
Worcester
Yes
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