Contact Information

Sarah Bowker
Communications Director

419 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu

Completed Summer Internships

Completed Summer Internships

Completed Community Design Summer Internships

Each of the following communities hosted summer Community Design interns to re-envision the possibilities contained within their public spaces. 

Manchester Summer Interns sitting in Makery on couch

Manchester KY 2018

Consisting of 4 multi-disciplinary interns this effort was specifically tailored for Manchester, where the students studied the city’s built and natural environments to determine the DNA of the downtown. This information was used to create a menu of potential projects for the city to be used as a foundation for future revitalization efforts.

Manchester Efforts

Harlan interns visit downtown business

Harlan KY 2019

Given the diverse backgrounds of 2019's student interns, their work focused on the buildings and places in downtown Harlan that help give the downtown its unique character. Once these elements were identified, the students worked together to determine how these elements could be capitalized on to support downtown revitalization.

Harlan Efforts

Flemingsburg Covered Bridge

Flemingsburg KY 2022

The work of design interns in Flemingsburg, KY 2022 laid a foundation for residents to unite with a common vision for the future of their city; a vision that honors Flemingsburg’s vibrant history, geography, people and perseverance. A plan that “bridges” past, present and future is what is required for Flemingsburg.

Flemingsburg Efforts

Irvine design interns at train yard

Irvine KY 2022

Between the rich history of the railway industry, its beautiful scenery perfect for outdoor adventures, and the unique architecture of the downtown, Irvine is unique in many ways. Historically a hustling and bustling town, Community Design Interns created a plan for Irvine's downtown to put Irvine back on the path towards economic revitalization and prosperity.

Irvine Efforts

ohio river way cedik community design interns canoeing on ohio river. image credit melody nall_cropped

Ohio River Way Challenge 2024

Nine Community Design interns with CEDIK and Landscape Architecture faculty and staff began their summer immersion in Mayfield by embarking on a river canoe journey along the Ohio River as part of the Ohio River Way Challenge on June 5, 2024.

Ohio River Way

Contact Information

Sarah Bowker
Communications Director

419 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu