Grimes County is facing growth pressures due to the expansion of Highway 249 and the proposed high speed rail. This plan articulates community priorities and values, presents case studies, and reveals existing conditions–current road functional classification hierarchy, paving surface types, traffic accidents, traffic volumes, a land suitability analysis, and analysis of Highway 249. Based on […]
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Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use District
Graduate and undergraduate architecture students in Professor Brook Muller’s terminal studio during winter and spring terms of 2012 examined potential redevelopment scenarios for the Booth-Kelly site, located in downtown Springfield. The city anticipated redevelopment concepts and guidelines developed as part of the studio could potentially be adopted into the Downtown Refinement Plan and implemented in […]
Public Administration Capstone
Graduate students are designing and implementing the process of gathering and analyzing data related to the temporary redesign of Court Street to assess pedestrian and bicycle usage. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Vital Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Shannon Orr Corrdinator, MPA Local Government / Community Contact […]
Food Truck Program
Food trucks have become increasingly popular in recent years and can be complicated from a regulatory standpoint (vehicles and food services establishments). The city is interested in evaluating and developing citywide food truck best practices. This program would include any nuanced differences between centers (Downtown, Crossroads, Factoria) as well as special events. Development of best […]
Solar Power In Ferguson Township
Ferguson Township has been recognized as a Certified Gold Community by Sustainable Pennsylvania, and has identified several sites for solar generations installations. Students will provide an assessment of each site, including a cost-benefit analysis, pay-out, and projected performance. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University […]
Preventable Causes of Structure Fire Awareness & Education
Focus awareness and education efforts to preclude fires that are easily preventable, focusing on the most effective methods that capture citizens’ attention and prompt them to take action. Review of our data about structure fires and identify the preventable causes and focus education and awareness efforts, based on cause and locations. Also identify the most […]
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Parks Business Intelligence
Food trucks have become increasingly popular in recent years and can be complicated from a regulatory standpoint (vehicles and food services establishments). The city is interested in evaluating and developing citywide food truck best practices. This program would include any nuanced differences between centers (Downtown, Crossroads, Factoria) as well as special events. Development of best […]
Preventable Causes of Structure Fire Awareness & Education
Focus awareness and education efforts to preclude fires that are easily preventable, focusing on the most effective methods that capture citizens’ attention and prompt them to take action. Review of our data about structure fires and identify the preventable causes and focus education and awareness efforts, based on cause and locations. Also identify the most […]
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Implications of Federal Autonomous Vehicle Legislation for Local and State Governments
Examined how transportation revenue in the Portland Metro Area would be affected by the adaption of autonomous vehicles as the primary transport source. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable City Year Program Contact Info Megan Banks Sustainable City Year Program Manager mbanks@uoregon.edu (541) 346-6395 University Faculty Contact Greg Dotson […]
Equity in the Urban Forest
During the winter quarter of the 2018 academic year, the City of Tacoma Urban Forestry department partnered with University of Washington Livable City Year (UW LCY) on a project centered around green development and community engagement goals for the Tacoma Mall Neighborhood Sub area. This Sub area encompasses some of Tacoma’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods, with […]