Dear design list members,
I am looking for academic programs or organizations (non profit or governmental) in US that focus on collaboration with rural communities for community development. Some of our faculties in Washington State University, Interdisciplinary Design Institute (IDI) work for revitalizing rural communities through built environment initiatives. We would like to know about other programs that work within the same field.
I am aware of a number of US programs and schools including the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD), USDA Rural Development program, College of Rural & Community Development (in University of Alaska, Fairbanks) and a few more. What seems to be missing in my list is a design approach towards community development. I wonder if you are aware of any particular program or organization that considers design as an approach for rural communities’ development?
Thank you,
Maryam
Maryam Afshar
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Doctor of Design Candidate
Interdisciplinary Design Institute
Washington State University, Spokane
SSC F 271
509-358-7823
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