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May Community Spotlight: Dr. Wei Li : Associate Professor of Urban Planning & Founding Director of the ENDEAVR Institute
05/27/2022

Community Spotlight: Dr. Wei Li, is Associate Professor of Urban Planning & Founding Director of the ENDEAVR Institute

Nolanville— May 27, 2022  Often, the success of small communities comes down to their hard work and the hard work of unique partnerships. This month, Nolanville wishes to shine the spotlight on one such partnership with Dr. Wei Li of Texas A&M University and the ENDEAVR Institute. 

 

Dr. Li is an associate professor of graduate and undergraduate studies in the urban planning field at Texas A&M University. He has designed and implemented numerous service-learning projects. He has had a significant impact on the course curriculum at Texas A&M and the Community of Nolanville through his passion for working to develop smart and connected communities.

 

Nolanville’s partnership with Dr. Li and The ENDEAVR Institute began in 2018 after discussions started on how to aid underserved residents of our community better. One group of residents identified as underserved are those who could not afford transportation or were physically unable to travel independently. In line with our comprehensive plan, Dr. Li worked closely with Nolanville to develop innovative practices to serve these residents in need. 

 

From that need, The City of Nolanville and the ENDEAVR Institute launched the ENDEAVRide program, which is a 2-in1 taxi-like service and telemedicine option in the same vehicle. Since then, city staff and community volunteers have given over 40 rides a month to Nolanville residents to essential services such as hospitals, pharmacies, and grocery stores. 

 

Embracing new innovative practices and changing the way growth and productivity occur is only the beginning step in any plan; implementing those steps is where the heavy lifting begins and makes a complete difference between ideas on paper vs. results in person. Dr. Li has been a critical part of the overall adoption and success of the ENDEAVRide Program in Nolanville. 

 

We are very proud of the work we have accomplished in just a short amount of time, and it would not have been possible without the balanced commitment and investment from The City of Nolanville, Dr. Li, The ENDEAVR Institute, and Texas Target Communities. 

 

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For More Information:

Jennifer Shidler, Community Outreach Coordinator 254-698-6335 Jshidler@nolanvilletx.gov


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