Sustainable Living & Learning Community Back40 Hub: Rooted in a Student-Driven Space

Aerial view of proposed SLLC area. Image highlights a new ADA accessible pathway and Demo Hut

Through this project we will 1) launch the SLLC Center with overhead costs and Student Community Coordinator role for the first 2 years 2) work with campus stakeholders to ensure that the program plan aligns with neighborhood/district planning, 3) support a student-led design/build process for new native landscaping and site elements, and 4) host an opening/celebration for the new site elements at the end of the project. The overarching goal is to create a space that allows for the growing, or cultivation of community to inspire and coordinate student-led sustainability work on campus.

Location:
Sustainable Living & Learning Community
Grant funding amount:
$10001-20000
Grant cycle:
Spring 2026
Project status:
In Progress
Project leaders:
  • Ashley Carter Primary Project Lead
  • Karma Hilbert
  • JayLee Tuil
UN Sustainable Development Goals associated with project:
1-No poverty
2-Zero hunger
3-Good health and well-being
4-Quality education
5-Gender equality
6-Clean water and sanitation
7-Affordable and clean energy
8-Decent work and economic growth
9-Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10-Reduced inequalities
11-Sustainable cities and communities
12-Responsible consumption and production
13-Climate action
14-Life below water
15-Life on land
16-Peace, justice and strong institutions
17-Partnerships for the goals