In 1962, UW Professor of Architecture recast an industrial waste site at the north end of Lake Union into popular Today, an at the American Institute of Architecture created by design students and Associate Professor explores Gas Works and 11 subsequent parks and public spaces and explains why this was such a radical move at the time. (To read more stories like this, see .)
Category: Community News & Events
Current news and events happening on campus and in the community designed to improve quality of life and foster economic vitality.
Public Health Cafe explores air pollution
Do you worry about the effects of air pollution when you bike, walk, or inhale second hand smoke? , sponsored by the UW Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health, will consider this question on Tuesday, May 15, 5:30-7pm, when two environmental health researchers will participate in a casual community gathering at Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe in the University District on . Everyone is welcome.
Community, creativity, innovation: The U District and the UW
A new paper by Associate Professor of History Margaret O’Mara explores how the University District and the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ are working together to create Seattle’s “next-generation University District” with attention to the physical landscape, economic potential, and the historic relationship they share.
Global Health Conference on campus
From April 27-29, UW students from across disciplines will come together for a about issues they feel are critical but largely ignored in global health.
‘Intelligent’ kiosks for composting, recycling, garbage
The UW is the first university in the country to use for sorting waste. The solar-powered system sends wireless text messages to reduce servicing, provides data on collection information, and educates the public about recycling.