Center for Regional Excellence Sustainable Regional Vitality

Sustainable Regional Vitality

Sustainable Regional Vitality engages IU Northwest and the broader community in understanding how the constituencies of our complex region interact to support the region's ability not only to survive but also to thrive as a living, growing entity. Sustainability specifically addresses our region's ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment in ways that ensure the area's ability to perpetuate its growth and prosperity. Five areas of focus for the Center in regards to sustainable regional vitality are:

• Health and human services
• Environmental issues
• Urban studies and education
• Business and Non-profit education and development
• Economic Development

The Center for Regional Excellence promotes regional quality of life along twelve dimensions

1. a diverse region, in which all residents are treated with equity and dignity
2. an economically thriving region
3. a region of opportunity for all
4. a region in balance with its environment
5. a region that facilitates learning and intellectual growth
6. a region whose residents are healthy in body, mind, and spirit
7. a region of open and viable neighborhoods
8. a region that equitably facilitates access to education, health care, work, commerce, and recreation
9. a region whose residents and visitors are safe
10. a region that appreciates the arts and celebrates life
11. a region of responsible and caring neighbors and institutions
12. a region of empowered citizens served by an effective and ethical public sector.

Sustainable Regional Vitality Programs