Evaluate existing restoration activities in the Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor and recommend an overall restoration strategy or plan that builds on these efforts and incorporates additional public access opportunities. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Susan Galatowitsch Horticulture Science Local Government […]
Focus Area: Equity
Civiv Engagement and Communication
Evaluate North St. Paul’s existing internal and external communications efforts and future needs, and provided recommendations for how to better engage residents in their local government and community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Randi Nelson Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Local […]
Civiv Engagement and Communication
Evaluate North St. Paul’s existing internal and external communications efforts and future needs, and provided recommendations for how to better engage residents in their local government and community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jean King Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Local […]
Safe Routes to School: Chaska Community Center and School Complex
Evaluate the Chaska Community Center and School District 112 middle and elementary school complex located at Highway 41 and Engler Boulevard to recommend improvements that would enhance bike and pedestrian access to the area and circulation within the complex. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info […]
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Conservation and Economic Development Initiative
Evaluate existing conservation improvement and energy efficiency programs offered through the city’s munipal-owned electric utility, and identify opportunities to to promote new energy efficiency/conservation rebate programs and conservation improvement projects to business owners and residents. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Elizabeth […]
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South Airport Site Development Improvements
Engineering students created a Master Redevelopment Plan that presented findings on the condition of Iowa City’s airport facilities and made recommendations on how to most efficiently develop the farmland around the decommissioned southern runway to increase the airport’s future revenue generation capacity. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative […]
Water Reclamation for Terry Trueblood Parks & Recreation Area
Engineering students created a project aimed at reducing the water demand, energy consumption and costs for Iowa City’s Wastewater Division. The students calculated the areas needing irrigation along with the volume of water needed. Pump sizes, electrical service, and a design plan estimating construction and operational costs were the deliverables. Read the final student report […]
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Country Club Boulevard Reconstruction and Traffic Calming Alternatives
Engineering students developed recommendations for traffic calming and reconstruction to lead to a safer roadway for residents of the Hamilton Boulevard intersection area. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Paul Hanley Civil and Environmental Engineering Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Floyd River Trail Improvements
Engineering students designed a new trail layout for the Floyd River Trail that allowed for safer trail access and provided more recreational space for the residents of Sioux City and the surrounding area. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Paul […]
Floyd River Drainage Mitigation
Engineering students developed design solutions to mitigate the threat of pooling behind the Floyd River levee and reduce flood insurance rates for the Leeds neighborhood in Sioux City, IA. These designs included recommendations for detention basins, pumping stations, and green alternatives. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for […]