In this report, we review successful Zero Waste initiatives and describe the process of developing a local system with the goal of reducing landfilled waste disposal. Furthermore, we characterize the current waste system in the City of La Mesa and make recommendations to incorporate transparency about organic composting into the already existing model. Recommendations include […]
Program: The Sage Project
The Implementation of a Zero-Waste Curriculum and Composting Action Plan for the La Mesa Community
This report features work completed in collaboration with the Sage Project at San Diego State University and the City of La Mesa, focusing on the implementation of a new “zero-waste” curriculum for the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, while also providing a Composting Action Plan that outlines a pathway to successfully starting a composting program […]
Spring Street Station-High Street Crossing Project
The City has received a grant from SANDAG under the Smart Growth Incentive Program to evaluate the feasibility of a mixed-use (residential/commercial) Transit Oriented Development at the Spring Street Transit Station site which would reduce the need for auto trips and associated carbon footprint. One key element of the project is the re-engineering of High […]
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SDSU Branding 1
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. The Sage Project Contact Info Kristofer Patron Program Administrator kpatron@sdsu.edu (619) 594-0103 University Faculty Contact Gary Benzel Local Government / Community Contact […]
Wayfinding
The comuniparques Project is Tijuana’s urban greening program, which aims to renovate several of Tijuana’s degraded city parks and create capacities for sustainable communities through community engagement and installation of green infrastructure. In their first phase of work, the program is focusing on two parks in the Residencial del Bosque and Matamoros neighborhoods. In collaboration […]
SDSU Graphic Design Studio: Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. The Sage Project Contact Info Kristofer Patron Program Administrator kpatron@sdsu.edu (619) 594-0103 University Faculty Contact Gary Benzel Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. The Sage Project Contact Info Kristofer Patron Program Administrator kpatron@sdsu.edu (619) 594-0103 University Faculty Contact Sweetser Local Government / Community Contact […]
Survey of Noise Exposure in National City Port Area Residents
The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes of the residents of National City toward noise in their community and to compare that to information about the actual noise levels to which the residents are exposed. This is intended to provide information about when and what type of noise may be a problem […]
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San Diego State University Mission Valley Housing Policy Options
This report was created through a partnership with the Sage Project at San Diego State University (SDSU) during the spring of 2019. The research contained herein was conducted by students in an upper-division political science course headed by Professor Brian Adams. The given goal was to provide a policy analysis providing options for affordable housing […]
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SDSU Mission Valley: Concerns and Considerations on Affordable Housing
San Diego State University (SDSU)’s partnership with the Sage Project has allowed current students to be involved in the planning process for the new Mission Valley campus. In its initial run of collaborations, SDSU staff had a goal in mind for participants: to conduct individual policy analyses related to housing in Mission Valley, focusing primarily […]
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