Developing Solutions for Fenceline Communities

Episode notes

In part two of Developing Solutions for Fenceline Communities, we continue discussing how research, collaboration, and community voices drive meaningful change. Dr. Newman has spent years working alongside fenceline communities that face environmental, social, and health challenges, learning from their experiences and helping create practical solutions. Chapters 00:00 Overview of fence line communities and their significance. 03:00 Discussion on the environmental and health challenges faced by these communities. 09:00 Highlighting the role of Texas Target Communities in fostering trust and engagement. 15:00 Covering adaptive strategies and sharing success stories from these communities. 21:00 Insights into the future of community engagement, focusing on digital tools and personal interactions.

• Lessons from the Field Lab47 / 100
• Meet the 2026 Cooper Scholars34 / 100
• Mastering Classroom Management in Community-Engaged Learning50 / 100
• Learning in Action: Bridging the Classroom with Community Engagement
• Meet Dr. Galen Newman: Department Head of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning