Throughout winter and spring quarters, 2017, work took place to develop a modern GIS map of the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, together with a web interface that would support public exploration of the cemetery. An intern conducted the great bulk of the work, with assistance from eight students. The main product of the effort is the […]
Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name: Edmonds
Greening Business Applications
The spring 2017 Greening Business Applications course (MGMT 466) worked on the Green Business Pledge program that has been offered in Edmonds for three years, but that has shown little growth since program launch. A ten-person team performed reviewed various initiatives, conducted interviews, distributed a survey, researched best practices, and ultimately developed a recommended revamp […]
Disaster Reduction and Emergency Planning
The spring 2017 Disaster Reduction and Emergency Planning Studio course (ENVS 476) worked on issues related to sea level rise in Edmonds. A four-person team performed background research, developed models, ran the models, and described results. Interactions with city staff were by Skype, but the students traveled to Edmonds on June 9, 2017, to present […]
Public Relations Research and Campaigns
The fall 2016 Public Relations Research and Campaigns course (JOUR 440) worked on promotion of the 4th Avenue Arts Corridor in Edmonds, WA. Students in the course were organized into four competing teams, with each team simulating the activities of a private-sector public relations consulting firm. The instructor circulated an RFP (Request for Proposals) that […]
Participatory Action Research
The barriers to pedestrian use of the Swedish Edmonds Hospital area are rooted in broad concerns about safety and a lack of stimulating infrastructure. Interviewees commented on pedestrian and bicyclist safety in relation to the high volume of traffic on 76th Avenue West, 220th Street SW, and Pacific Highway 99, citing them as the greatest […]
Recreation Programming
RECR 373, winter 2017) helped Edmonds chart a path toward participation in the “Playful City USA” program, which seeks to promote the health of our nation’s youth. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jasmine Goodnow Recreation Management & Leadership Internships Local Government […]
Science and Management of Contaminated Sites
evaluated environmental risks associated with a land parcel that Edmonds might soon acquire. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Computer Science Capstones
CSCI 491, fall 2016) developed a mobile app that attracts visitors to Edmonds and informs them of attractions and events. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Local Government / Community Contact […]
Ecological Restoration
(ESCI 470, fall 2016) recommended methods by which Edmonds can minimize stormwater impacts upon the Edmonds Marsh Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact James Helfield Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry Local Government / Community Contact Shane Hope Director, Planning & Development Services, Edmonds […]
Campus Sustainability Planning Studio
(ENVS 471, fall 2016) researched the means by which Edmonds might best handle food waste and construction waste. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Seth Vidaña Local Government / Community Contact Steve Fisher Edmonds Recycling Coordinator: […]