Peter Miniutti

Peter Miniutti is an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Director of UConn's Community Research & Design Collaborative (CRDC). He developed the Lands of Unique Value (LUV) methodology for integrating ecological conservation with community development priorities.

CRDC initiatives engage students in service-learning projects across 75+ Connecticut communities, balancing conservation goals with sustainable development needs. His transdisciplinary approach has received multiple state planning awards and international recognition.