Book Description

As in many local government agencies, the Greenville County Public Works department faces challenges and obstacles to the development of sustainable communities. In addition to the unique demographic challenges of Greenville County, Public Works staff face the common pitfalls of working across multiple disciplines. This applied professional project will integrate concepts and tools from the disciplines of sustainable development, community development, environmental psychology, and public health to increase the County's capacity to overcome these obstacles within its unique local context. Technical assistance will be rendered during three sessions or modules with Public Works staff members, who will finish the sessions with concrete tools to better understand community problems and identify sustainable solutions. Module 1 will equip County staff with the tools to conjointly define terms, establish a common problem definition, and identify existing resources that promote community wellness. Module 2 will provide training and resources related to data analysis and program evaluation. Module 3 will apply the principles of behavioral economics to promote civic participation and policy compliance, as well as equip staff with a framework for strategic communications planning.