Students will apply critical thinking skills through research, interviews and writing to highlight sustainability initiatives past and present at the University of St. Thomas. Students will create posters of these initiatives, which will be on display in the library rotunda in celebration of Earth Day to promote more community awareness of sustainability efforts at St. […]
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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. TodayApache Junction has a population of nearly 40,000 residents, reflecting an 11.8% increase between […]
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 […]
Students in Seth Vidana’s course, Campus Sustainability Planning Studio, developed an outreach program and set of recommendations related to recycling in multi-family housing complexes, food waste reduction and/or reusing/recycling of nontraditional items like clothing. (ENVS 471, fall 2017) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University […]
Strengthen and integrate existing City stormwater management regulations to streamline the stormwater permitting process and reduce illicit discharges; recommend stormwater management strategies to reduce runoff and surface water pollution on the Ridgedale Mall redevelopment site. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jean […]
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Public Health students, Godfrey Cool Cities, and SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) came together in fall of 2017 to plan a community recycling education program for Godfrey, IL. In order to put together the best intervention possible, a detailed community description was needed of our community and target population. Based […]
Rural, remote communities are experiencing significant outmigration and difficulties in hiring or retaining professionals. Students in LER 460 examine conditions in Huntingdon which may contribute and/or prevent these trends. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Tom Hogan Labor and Employment Management Scholar-in-Residence […]
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Providing orange bicycles to be used during the Court Street Connects Festival, recycling receptacles, and outreach to sustainability focused student organizations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Vital Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Campus Sustainability Local Government / Community Contact […]
Propose design solutions for Winnequah Park that improve accessibility, diversify athletic and event spaces, and restore ecological communities throughout the park and along the shoreline. 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 Samuel Dennis Jr. Landscape Architecture Associate […]
Project Overview The City of Elk River is working to improve water quality in its lakes and rivers. As a part of this effort, Elk River is examining the overall management of Lake Orono to build a better understanding of the lake as a whole. Aquatic Biology students will model levels of pollutants in Lake […]
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