Public Transportation Engineering provides students the tools to characterize public transportation modes in terms of their most appropriate urban area applications. This includes the ability to conceptually plan and design integrated public transportation systems— that is, systems including multiple modes. As an independent project within the course, two students engaged a context-specific analysis of connectivity […]
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Provide information and analysis that can inform planning for future household waste management. Projections of future demand for HHW facilities, research on demographic use to pinpoint populations or areas not utilizing the service, recommendations for both outreach and future growth. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact […]
Promote hiring of ex-offenders by local employers in Carver County, and develop strategies for ex-offenders to be successfully reintroduced into the local workforce and to sustain successful placements. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Catherine Twohig Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Local […]
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Propose alternative physical and financial plans for Redevelopment Area 7. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Tom Landgraf Real Estate and Urban Land Economics tlandgraf@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
Project Overview The City of Elk River is home to over 40 parks, each with trails and other amenities. The City’s park system provides open space, land conservation, and recreation opportunities for the community and beyond. However, the City’s current GPS technology is difficult to use in parks due to dense tree coverage, and the […]
Provide design alternatives for a new graphic identity that the City can use for signs, business forms and marketing materials, communications media (website, Facebook account, newsletter), and other materials. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Deb Lawton Graphic Design Local Government / […]
Project Overview Elk River is home to 25.63 miles of paved trails and 52.15 miles of sidewalks as well as popular bike trails and a mountain biking park. The Parks Master Plan addressed various gaps in the trail system and determined future trails. However, a study has yet to be done on bike lanes on […]
Project Overview Geography students will collaborate with Elk River on GIS mapping projects. Project Overview Poster City Outcomes City staff will use the GIS maps for Hillside Park and Woodland Trails Park to monitor park maintenance and assist with emergency management. Residents can use the maps when they visit the parks. Read the final student […]
Project Overview Geography students will collaborate with Elk River on GIS mapping projects. Project Overview Poster City Outcomes City staff will use the GIS maps for Hillside Park and Woodland Trails Park to monitor park maintenance and assist with emergency management. Residents can use the maps when they visit the parks. Read the final student […]
Project Overview The City of Elk River has organized solid waste collection for its residents through two haulers (Randy’s Environmental Services and Republic Services). The haulers are under contract with the City of Elk River until 2022. Residential accounts are set up and billed through Elk River Municipal Utilities. Customers pay a monthly fee on […]
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