A community outreach program at Texas A&M University, which provides resources, technical assistance, continuing education opportunities.
For over 30 years, the Texas Target Communities program from the College of Architecture has provided technical assistance on land use planning and design to small, low-resourced communities across the state. Today those communities face complex challenges that require access to more specialized information from a variety of disciplines. Unfortunately, few small communities are able to employ a ca
04/23/2026
We are grateful to everyone who joined us for the Final Presentations in Burton. This event showcased the hard work of Texas A&M students in partnership with the City of Burton, highlighting thoughtful ideas and community-informed concepts for the city’s future.
Thank you to our community members, partners, and local leaders for your time, engagement, and valuable feedback throughout this process!
When asked about advice to their peers, our 2026 Cooper Scholar winners, Liz Pineda and Juan Pina, emphasize the power of urban planning and teamwork in shaping the future. Tune into our latest podcast and learn more about our winners!
04/14/2026
Our semester has flown by! Students in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning have spent countless hours designing, engaging, and collaborating with community members in Burton and the Town of Pine Island, Texas. We are so grateful for both our students and community partners, they’ve been incredible!
Community engaged classes bridge the gap between theory and practice! Dive into our latest podcast episode to learn how our classes make the most of these opportunities!
02/13/2026
Urban Planning students spent the evening in Burton, TX, engaging directly with the mayor and community leaders. Through open dialogue, they gained firsthand insight into the challenges, community needs, and vision!
Catch Dr. Nathanael Rosenheim as he highlights the incredible work of the Hazard Reduction and Recovery team! Revisit the episode to learn about Dr. Rosenheim’s work, and he’s using research for communities.
Link to episode in bio!
01/26/2026
Landscape architecture students were welcomed with open arms in the Town of Pine Island. From City Hall, sites throughout the city, and the John Fairey Garden, students engaged with a community that is thoughtfully planning and innovating for its future while keeping its rural identity at the center!
12/08/2025
Presentation week was a huge success!
Students from LAND 311 connected with Parrie Haynes and presented powerful contributions that will help make the case for a new state park designation. We hope the Friends of Parrie Haynes can use this work to preserve the 4,500 acres for sustained public use.
Students from PLAN 661 partnered with the Town of Pine Island and displayed their creative designs, innovative engagement, and community-driven ideas for the creation of their first comprehensive plan!
A special thank you to the faculty who guided these projects and to the students whose hard work continues to strengthen the connection between Texas A&M and communities across Texas.
11/12/2025
Pine Island residents came together to share what makes their community special and to engage with students on where they want to see it grow. From rural character to roads, parks, and community spaces! Thanks to the PLAN 661 students for facilitating meaningful dialogue!
Community Engaged Learning isn’t just a buzzword.
It’s a powerful approach that connects students with real communities to address their needs.
In our latest episode of Partnerships with Purpose, we explore how students are learning from and with communities, not just about them.
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