The document discusses how schools can serve their local communities through design projects. The Conway School of Landscape Design partners with various communities to complete real design projects for paying clients at both small and large scales. Some examples of projects include food security plans for different cities, green infrastructure plans, and public park designs. The school's methodology involves extensive client and community input, data analysis before designing solutions, and public presentations of alternatives. Their approach aims to educate without preaching and listen to the community perspective.