National Urban Extension Leaders
Relevant locally, responsive statewide, and recognized nationally.
Relevant locally, responsive statewide, and recognized nationally.

Urban extension shares the knowledge of the university to strengthen communities by improving the quality of life for residents of urban and suburban areas through economic development, housing, and job creation/training. Our goal is to work with communities to share the knowledge, develop local leaders, and encourage community members to work together in improving the quality of life.
Urban extension shares un-biased scientific solutions for environmental issues. Our goal is to provide technical expertise to support restoration and protection of our water, air, and natural resources. This includes working with communities to identify green infrastructure opportunities to reduce the occurrence of combined sewer overflows (CSOs), increase green space in a highly urbanized community, improve air quality, reduce the urban heat island effect, and increase environmental biodiversity.
Urban extension extends the knowledge of our community development professionals to improve health and lifestyle. One goal is to help eliminate chronic illness that urban communities are facing such as obesity, diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure. Another goal is to reduce urban residents’ risk of exposure to contaminants in the environment.
Urban extension provides youth with opportunities to become civically engaged for a brighter future. Our goal is to provide youth with skills that can be applied to a wide range of career opportunities.
Urban extension educates communities to overcome challenges in developing a local food network. Our goal is to provide leadership on establishing urban farming and community gardens to provide fresh produce and promote urban agriculture production sustainability that better nourishes local neighborhoods.