How to Future Proof Small Towns with Innovation

Explore innovative strategies for revitalizing small towns in this 16-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Wei Li, Associate Professor of Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. Discover fascinating statistics about small communities and learn about a repeating cycle for bringing innovation to these areas. Gain insights from Dr. Li's ENDEAVR pedagogical model, which has trained over 200 students across 10 majors, and his social entrepreneurship efforts through the ENDEAVR Institute. Understand how the ENDEAVRide program combines transportation and telemedicine to address small-town challenges. Learn from Dr. Li's award-winning work in smart-city technologies and community engagement, and be inspired by his vision for future-proofing small towns through innovative solutions.