UO Sustainable Development Plan Update:

The Oregon Model for Sustainable Development

 Campus Planning and Real Estate

Why Act Now?• “Today’s development, repair, maintenance, and operations of the

University of Oregon has an impact on the local environment and the ability of future generations to thrive…. Therefore develop, redevelop, and remodel in ways that incorporate sustainable design principles,” Sustainable Development Plan 2001.

• “Working towards climate neutrality is a significant undertaking for a large research institution and requires us to explore new territory, and we will continue to lead the way,” President Richard Lariviere’s introductory letter to the 2010 Climate Action Plan.

University of Oregon Campus Planning & Development

Goals

• Energy, Energy, Energy

• Water

• People

University of Oregon Campus Planning & Development

Energy

Energy

Energy

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Energy

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Water

Water

People

• In-person training sessions

• Informational materials

• Permanent integrated educational elements

Cost

Cost

The Oregon Model for Sustainable Development

For more information:

Copy of proposal: http://uplan.uoregon.edu/

Christine Thompson, Campus Planning and Real Estate cthomps@uoregon.edu, 541-346-5572