With this knowledge we used the portion of the fire hydrants addresses provided by the city of Seaside fire department to geocode their locations in order to analyze them. With this knowledge we used the portion of the fire hydrants addresses provided by the city of Seaside fire department to geocode their locations in order […]
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We offered to conduct a survey for the city to see if Seaside residents would want an urban harvest food share program. Our survey focused on the recommendations from residents about how they would like the program to be run and what trees are currently growing and producing fruit in the city. We focused on […]
We worked with the City of Seaside and Kurt Overmeyer, Seaside’s Economic Development Program Manager, to collect estimates of water usage based on the non-residential water release form for the business sector of Seaside. We did this by walking to each individual business to calculate the water usage based on their group use. Read the […]
We began our project based on our research question: How does aspect and elevation affect native plant species density and distribution on sand dunes located on the central coast of California? To answer this question we analyzed how aspect, slope, and elevation affect the growth of native species found along the rear dune areas of […]
To spatially analyze Fire Department accident data in the city of Seaside, California from the dates March 25, 2015 to March 30, 2015. The accidents will be interpreted in groups based on land type in which they occurred. The four land types investigated in this project are “developed – open space”, “developed – low intensity”, […]
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To encourage the growth of appropriate native plants by residents in the City of Seaside, a native plant guide was developed in both English and Spanish that will be made available for free to residents of the City of Seaside. A survey was also conducted to determine the utility of such information. Read the final […]
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To help Seaside meet its organic waste diversion requirements, we helped the CIty to establish a composting collection program as a part of the weekly Seaside Farmer’s Market, we surveyed residents on their understanding and willingness to participate in composting programs, we distributed window stickers to restaurants who were willing to state that they engaged […]
This project works with identifying how green roofs can improve the environmental impact of buildings in the city of Seaside, California. With regard to stormwater and urban runoff, we will be relating stormwater to green roofs and how those issues can be corrected.[DF1] We hope to understand what Seaside infrastructure is being proposed and how […]
This project involved promotion of the opportunity to apply to the City for the startup monies. The information on the opportunity was spread by this class via fliers and word of mouth at various events prior to the deadline. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable City Years Program Contact […]
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This project has a total of 4 goals to be addressed through a survey of the business community along Broadway Avenue. 1. To better the quality of life for business owners, their employees and the community 2. Help build and support the financial stability of the business owners 3. Bring more visitors and locals onto […]