A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF WEST VIRGINIA SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

摘要

This case study presents the impact of the West Virginia Sustainable Communities initiative working in unison with a new program called Economy, Energy and the Environment-West Virginia (E3-WV). Highlighting the synergy of these programs, this paper will discuss how these initiatives are designed to help local governments and industries thrive in a new business era to promote sustainable government, manufacturing, and economic growth throughout West Virginia. The roles of the respective partners are emphasized with a focus on the potential for future development that can result from strong government, university, and private sector collaborations. The results to date will be presented.