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ISO 37101 Sustainable development in communities
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Today we examine the catalog of several ANSI-accredited, consortia and ad hoc standard developers with titles relevant to the planning, construction and management of the built environment of education communities nested within human settlements characterized by a high population density, extensive infrastructure, and various economic, social, and cultural activities. In other words, from the point of view of a campus as a “city within a city” with attention to infrastructure.
Several organizations and bodies in the United States that develop model codes and standards related to zoning and land use. These model codes and standards are often adopted or referenced by municipalities in their zoning ordinances. Here are some prominent organizations and their model codes:
American Institute of Architects
AIA Handbook of Professional Practice 15th Edition
American Planning Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
American Society of Landscape Architects
Sustainable Sites Initiative Rating System
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Optimization of Transmission Line Right-of-Way
Diminishing the Right of Way (RoW) With Multi Voltage Multi Terminal Transmission Tower
Information System for the Vegetation Control of Transmission Lines Right-of-way
Partially underground transmission circuits: safety issue for current and future power systems
International Code Council
International Standardization Organization
National Fire Protection Association
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Each of the foregoing titles have some bearing upon decisions about land use. However, keep in mind, that zoning regulations are primarily established at the local level by municipalities, cities, and counties, rather than through national standard bodes. These organizations and their codes provide guidance and best practices for zoning, but specific regulations can vary significantly between different jurisdictions. They are frequently incorporated by reference into regulations by governments at all levels.
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Here are some community colleges in the United States that are embedded within cities, offering students the advantages of an urban setting:
- City College of San Francisco – San Francisco, California
- Los Angeles City College – Los Angeles, California
- Borough of Manhattan Community College – New York, New York
- Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus – Miami, Florida
- City College of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois
- Seattle Central College – Seattle, Washington
- Austin Community College – Rio Grande Campus – Austin, Texas
- Houston Community College – Central Campus – Houston, Texas
- San Antonio College – San Antonio, Texas
- Portland Community College – Cascade Campus – Portland, Oregon
- Washtenaw Community College – Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti, Michigan
These community colleges not only provide access to higher education but also offer the benefits of being located within major urban centers, including proximity to job markets, cultural institutions, and public transportation.
