Community assistance projects are a collaborative effort between the OU Institute for Quality Communities, Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture, and representatives from communities in Oklahoma. Projects result in conceptual design and planning assistance. Common topics include land use, urban design, public spaces, historic preservation, streetscapes, and other aspects of the built environment. Studio courses may also address building projects, with particular emphasis on multi-family housing, senior housing, healthcare, commercial and industrial building types, or cultural facilities.
You can read about some recent collaborations here:
- View example projects online at the IQC website.
- Read about students working in Waurika, Oklahoma on the IQC blog.
- Read about students working with the Woodward Arts Theater at the Oklahoma Municipal League website.
- Read about recently highlighted community engagement projects from the Gibbs College of Architecture.
Prospective community partners are currently invited to submit ideas for a collaborative project.
*Extended Deadline: May 8, 2020*
See the instruction form below or download by clicking here to learn how to submit information. Proposals are due by April 17, 2020 May 8, 2020 for projects that will take place in the 2020-21 academic year.
Questions? Contact IQC Staff at iqc@ou.edu.
A select number of communities can receive matching funds available through the Oklahoma Municipal League. This program has supported about 20 community assistance projects since 2017.
