Overivew Consistent with the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS), Winneshiek sought to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen pollution from nonpoint sources. To achieve this goal, the County was interested in gaining information about land use and conservation practices in the area.Winneshiek County requested research on the following four topics: the presence, dimensions/acreage, and composition of existing […]
Population Type: Business Owners and Consumers
Aurburn Alleyway
Our project involves the redesign of the alley located between the Auburn Avenue Theater and Auburn Arts and Culture Center and the surrounding landscape area to provide the community with functional spaces that relates to the programmatic components of adjacent businesses. Envisioned is a revitalization action plan that would produce a model for public gathering, […]
Budget Book Evaluation
New technology related to unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones), has significant implications across many platforms (privacy, federal laws, state laws, property laws, safety, etc.), coupled with licensing and registration requirements. This project would help develop, identify, and analyze the implications of using drones to support city services, in order to determine whether the city […]
Strategies for Infill Development in Monroe
Monroe Redevelopment Authority has identified 7 sites that would be ideal for redevelopment. These seven sights are primarily owned by the city and are currently under used or entirely vacant lots. All 7 sites would be ideal for either residential development, commercial development, or mixed use. The primary goals of redevelopment in these areas are […]
Interactive Art on Trout Run Trail
MFA students in the School of Art and Art History created 10 small statues of nisse, gnome-like figures from Scandinavian folklore, for the 2015 Nordic Fest Celebration. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Josh Van Stippen Art and Art History […]
Marketing & Branding
Marketing Institute students worked with the Washington Chamber of Commerce to rebrand the community as an attractive destination. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Peggy Stover Rodriguez Marketing Local Government / Community Contact […]
Planning Studio in the Quest Center District
Master’s students in City Planning and Urban Affairs will collaborate with the New Bedford Economic Development Council to help expand plans to develop the downtown Quest Center District into a campus-like setting for start-up activity and artist housing/studio space. Students will receive firsthand planning experience by developing a vision for a vibrant and productive mixed-use […]
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Using Marketing and Technology to Promote Brucemore Historic Estate
Mass communication students enrolled in “Philanthropy Communication in a Digital World” worked with Brucemore Historic Estate in Cedar Rapids to develop and implement a marketing plan, including research, event planning, and use of technology to produce promotional messages and a social media campaign. The students focused on volunteer recruitment and retention. Read the final student […]
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Hotel/Motel Tax Strategic Communications
Journalism students in the Strategic Communications Writing course researched and produced marketing materials for use by the Washington Chamber of Commerce for promotion of the hotel/motel tax. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Rachel Young Journalism and Mass Communication Local […]
Branding Mason City’s North End Business District
Juniors in the Tippie College of Business Marketing Institute developed brand alternatives for Mason City’s North End Commercial District, with a goal of uniting the area’s current and future small business owners under a common effort to attract customers and revitalize the neighborhood. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa […]
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