Sustainability Neighborhood

Abstract

This project explores the opportunities for not only for individuals aiming to increase sustainability in their lifestyles, but, for other landlords and universities nationally to incorporate the grassroots innovation of Sustainable Neighbourhood/s to their practices. Connecting innovation and community action enables a new lens on individual and community-level sustainability efforts, further highlighting the importance of community action which is often as an overlooked source of innovation (Seyfang & Smith, 2007). Otago University’s Sustainability Neighbourhoods fosters a sense of environmental responsibility, community engagement, and lifelong learning, contributing to a more resilient and eco-conscious future for both the residents and the broader community. The practical aspect of this project has been conducted through providing an interactive and locally specific online platform with resources, information, and tools to enhance for both residents and other students understanding and commitment to sustainable living. By enabling open online platform to the University of Otago’s Sustainability Neighbourhoods, this concurrently acts as a manual for other universities and landlords seeking to establish similar Sustainability initiatives, communities and/or neighbourhoods.
 Supervised by: Ray O’Brien & Jesikah Triscott