About Us
The Governors’ Institute on Community Design advises governors and state leaders as they seek to guide growth and development in their states. The Institute brings together leading practitioners and academicians in the fields of government, design, development, and regional economics to help each state’s executive team make informed choices as they shape the future of their states.
The Governors’ Institute was created in 2005 and is modeled on the very successful Mayors’ Institute on City Design. The National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provide major funding for the Governors’ Institute.