Assess current water usage patterns, identify best practices for education around water conservation, and develop recommendations for development practices that support water conservation. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Stephen Rose Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Jon Watson Public Utilities […]
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Assess effectiveness of current property assessment methods, research areas that have implemented alternative property assessment methods to compare and contrast, research savings associated with alternative assessment methods, and propose policy changes to ensure, if new standards are adopted, they are able to be utilized in the future. Read the final student report delivered to the […]
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Assess Rosemount’s existing community gardening program and recommend programmatic changes to improve gardeners’ success, reduce the administrative burden on staff, and balance the use of public spaces for gardening against other recreational uses and needs. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Hanife […]
Assess the city’s current development review process and regulations based on input from stakeholders, and provide recommendations for North St. Paul can enhance its process to signal that it is a “redevelopment-ready” community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Randi Nelson Organizational […]
As the sole recycling service in Orange County, the Orange County Recycling Co-Op partnered with entrepreneurship students in the Kelley School of Business to brainstorm strategies for generating revenue, improving workflow efficiency, and increasing community education. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining […]
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Assess and make recommendations for the use of solar, wind, and other alternative energy sources to power municipal facilities. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Carissa Schively Slotterback Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Christine Watson Public Works Coordinator, City of […]
As the sole recycling service in Orange County, the Orange County Recycling Co-Op partnered with entrepreneurship students in the Kelley School of Business to brainstorm strategies for generating revenue, improving workflow efficiency, and increasing community education. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining […]
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As the sole recycling service in Orange County, the Orange County Recycling Co-Op will work with students to create a website with the goal of more effectively engaging community members. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining Hoosier Communities Director jrogan@indiana.edu (812) 855-0568 […]
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As we move further into the information age, municipalities scattered across the United States are recognizing the value of utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to convey information about various public services to their public. Likewise, Logan City felt the need to update its Parks and Recreation website to include a new way for the public […]
As the link between residents and first responders, the 9-1-1 call centers in Green County, the City of Monroe, and the City of Brodhead serve a vital public safety function: the dispatchers in these centers serve as the first line of communication for emergencies, and work closely with law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services […]
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