About the Eco-City Studio

Through Virginia Tech’s Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (Alexandria Center) the Eco-City Studio works with municipalities, nonprofits, and community organizations to design and develop strategic sustainability charters, strategic action plans, and city-wide initiatives. Studio sponsors work directly with a core team of faculty and graduate students to inventory existing programs and policies, identify relevant model practices from other communities, facilitate workshops and planning processes, and manage outreach and civic engagement activities. The studio is currently working with the City of Alexandria to design and manage a strategic planning process called Eco-City Alexandria. For more information about the Eco-City Studio and how it can help shape your sustainability initiatives, please contact Professor Joseph Schilling (jms33@vt.edu or 703-706-8102).