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■ Educational Partners The University of Hawaii maintains a campus just a few miles from Downtown Hilo. The campus consists of approximately 115 acres with approximately 3500 students. Although it does not include an Architecture program, we have an excellent Geography Program that issues a Certificate in Urban Studies. Professor Sonia Juvik, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is also a Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. During the last 3 years, Ms. Juvik has sent 3 interns during their Spring Semester to work on the EDH 2025 Project. Her attached letter of support explains her commitment to involve students to work with the SDAT program. We also plan to engage students enrolled at Hawaii Community College and Hilo High School. The SDAT Program would be an opportunity to expose our local youth to ongoing planning efforts in our community, build leadership capacity, provide new community engagement tools, and inspire them to be active participants in creating the livable and healthy communities that enhances our Hawaii lifestyle. University of Hawaii at Hilo 200 W. Kawili St Hilo, HI 96720 Hawaii Community College 200 W. Kawili St Hilo, HI 96720 ■ Community Partnerships Sonia P. Juvik, PhD Asst. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Professor of Geography (808)974 -7300 juvik @hawaii.edu Sandra K. Claveria, M.ED. Instructor, Program Coordinator Human Services Program (808)973 -0703 sclaveri @hawaii.edu Lead Solution Partners (LSPs) are existing community or government organizations who are committed to helping achieve our Community Vision. LSPs take the lead role for initiating or implementing an action(s) in the Living Action Plan. The primary focus of the Vision Keepers involves building relationships with existing committed LSPs. Our recently held second (2nd) EDH 2025 Town Meeting on Sept. 30, 2008 was a result of this collaborative effort. We recognize that due to the difficulty of initiating large actions in the Plan, the co- sharing of the LSP role between a community organization and government agency is most effective. To ensure that the LSPs are prepared to participate in the SDAT Program, we will convene them prior to the SDAT preliminary visit and the SDAT's arrival in Hilo. We recognize that their participation and contribution is critical to a successful SDAT Program in Hilo. We also want to EnVision Downtown Hilo 2025 1 SDAT Application 2009