The purpose of this project is to increase public health conditions and overall quality of life for Seaside residents by proposing the future development of a linear-shaped, urban park. This new park is meant to be inclusive and equitable for surrounding communities while maintaining sustainably-influenced infrastructure. Alongside General Jim Moore Boulevard, a street lying on […]
Population Type: Home Owners
Entrepreneur Environment Research & Program Proposals
The purpose of this project was for students to research successful entrepreneurial environments, community systems and government policies that engage, motivate, attract, and expand entrepreneurial activities in the San Marcos region of influence. Students worked throughout the semester studying environmental problems entrepreneurs face in the launch and growth of a new venture in the surrounding […]
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Research & Program Proposals
LiDAR Data Assessment and Analysis: Northeast Salinas, Monterey County
The purpose of this project was to assess the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and bare earth Digital Elevation Model (DEM) datasets and conduct stormwater flow analyses. City officials would like to know if the AMBAG LiDAR and associated DEM accurately represent the relatively flat topography of northeastern […]
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Northeast Salinas, Monterey County
Residential Health
The purpose of this report is to provide the Village of DeForest with information regarding future residential health property development in the Village of DeForest and Windsor. 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 Tom Landgraf Real Estate […]
Residential Health
The purpose of this report is to provide the Village of DeForest with information regarding future residential health property development in the Village of DeForest and Windsor. 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 Tom Landgraf Real Estate […]
Restorative Health Benefits Of Spending Time In Nature
The project focuses on raising awareness of the many restorative health benefits of spending time outside in campus green spaces and to utilize findings for advocacy for appreciation and conservation of outdoor green spaces. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Tom Hogan […]
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Community Engagement Strategy for Residents of Multi-Family Housing
The goal of criminal prosecution is to seek justice, but that goal is undermined if decisions regarding charging, plea offers, and sentencing are impacted by implicit bias against a defendant’s race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or other demographic markers. This project will gather data from the City Attorney’s Office and its criminal justice partners […]
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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 […]
Oil Seed Processing
The Eco Farm uses a significant amount of cooking oil in its operation and would like to develop a 5 acre parcel for sunflower oil crops which would provide the feedstock to an oil pressing operation. Students are to determine the most viable oilseed crop for the farm, to develop a processing method for the […]
Oil Seed Processing
The Eco Farm uses a significant amount of cooking oil in its operation and would like to develop a 5 acre parcel for sunflower oil crops which would provide the feedstock to an oil pressing operation. Students are to determine the most viable oilseed crop for the farm, to develop a processing method for the […]