15) Does Penn State build on brownfield sites, where possible (brownfield sites are those where there has been previous, recent building)?
Yes, Penn State builds on brownfield sites, where possible. As [...]
14) Does Penn State build new buildings to sustainable standards?
Yes, the university does build new buildings to sustainable standards. [...]
13) Does Penn State work with local authorities to address planning issues/development, including ensuring that local residents are able to access affordable housing?
Yes, the university works with local authorities within which all [...]
12) Does Penn State prioritize pedestrian access on campus?
Yes, the Penn State University Park campus has prioritized pedestrian [...]
11) Does Penn State provide affordable housing for students?
Yes, Penn State does provide a range affordable housing for [...]
10) Does Penn State provide affordable housing for employees?
Penn State provides discounts for employees to offset costs associated [...]
9) Does Penn State promote or allow telecommuting or remote working for employees as a matter of policy or standard practice, and/or offer a condensed working week to reduce employee commuting?
Yes, the university promotes and allows remote work/telecommuting as a [...]
8) Does Penn State undertake actions to promote the % of more sustainable commuting (e.g. provision of free or subsidized buses or shared transport schemes, provision of bicycle parking & storage facilities, provision of cycle tracks, a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy, bicycle sharing program, free or reduced price transit passes, car/van pool or ride sharing program, reduced parking fees or preferential parking for carpool or vanpool users, car sharing program, provision of electric vehicle recharging stations, preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles)?
Yes, Penn State undertakes actions to promote a greater percentage [...]
7) Does Penn State measure and set targets for more sustainable commuting (walking, cycling or other non-motorized transport, vanpools, carpools, shuttlebus or public transportation, motorcycle, scooter or moped, or electric vehicles)?
Yes, Penn State measures sustainable commuting by tracking the number [...]
6) Does Penn State deliver projects to record and/or preserve intangible cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge? This can include the heritage of displaced communities.
Yes, Penn State Libraries deliver projects to record and/or preserve [...]
