The City of Sullivan, IN has a neighborhood revitalization plan and requires new housing that will attract new homeowners to Sullivan. The IAD251 course offers Interior Architecture Design sophomores and juniors the opportunity to design their own unique home, so they were tasked with developing concepts and floor plans for Sullivan’s empty lots. The course […]
Primary Partner Type: Local Government
Central Plaza Recommendations
The City of Sullivan intends to leverage the new Central Plaza and Civic Center as key to the city. The Quality of Life plan indicates a desire to construct appealing aspects to Central Plaza. ENVI460 students were tasked with providing recommendations for a water feature and other sustainable features like a green roofing. This report […]
Sustainable Housing Unit
Students in ENGR401 were tasked with providing recommendations for an energy efficient heating and cooling system for a housing design provided by IAD251. Students performed necessary calculations and compared information with sustainability factors. There are also further recommendations for building sustainable housing. […]
Mitigating Urban Heat Island Effect at Southern City Park
The City of Sullivan indicated the southern City Park as an area of interest for redevelopment as a neighborhood area and for sustainable features. There are existing structures and habitats that they are looking to bolster. Students in ENVI460 identified multiple components of the city park that could be updated and upgraded to provide more […]
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Farmer’s Market Research & Recommendations
The City of Sullivan’s Quality of Life plan indicates a need for a local farmer’s market and other community gathering spaces. ENVI460 students were tasked with putting forth recommendations for a community farmer’s market space that would meet the needs of Sullivan, IN. Students recommended operational procedures for the 3 North Section Street in Sullivan […]
Positively Apache Junction (2/4)
Apache Junction is located at the scenic foothills of the Superstition Mountains. It has a rich cinematic history, a Western draw, and a banquet of outdoor attractions. Already, the city’s official population of roughly 39,000 residents doubles to nearly 80,000 each winter due to the seasonal migration of visitors from colder climates who primarily stay […]
El Campo Downtown Revitalization Plan
TxTC worked with community partners in El Campo to assess current community conditions and explore future development and growth strategies, through a public participatory process, resulting in the development of a downtown revitalization plan to help guide the future growth of the City. […]
Positively Apache Junction (1/4)
Apache Junction is located at the scenic foothills of the Superstition Mountains. It has a rich cinematic history, a Western draw, and a banquet of outdoor attractions. Already, the city’s official population of roughly 39,000 residents doubles to nearly 80,000 each winter due to the seasonal migration of visitors from colder climates who primarily stay […]
Off Leash Dog Park
As of 2009, approximately 39% of U.S. households owned at least one dog. Today, off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the country. At these facilities, which range widely in amenities, dogs are allowed off their leashes to play and interact, while owners also get the chance to exercise and build social […]
Sustainability & Solid Waste (2/2)
The City of Apache Junction lies on the picturesque border where metropolitan Phoenix meets the Arizona wilderness. This convenient location with easy access to nature continues to draw new residents and reoccurring winter visitors to this young city, incorporated in 1978. Today Apache Junction has a population of nearly 40,000 residents, reflecting an 11.8% increase […]