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, […]
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Strategic Public Relations Plan & Client Materials
Over 10 weeks, a team of students in J454, the Public Relations Campaigns class at the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication, conducted primary and secondary research to enhance their understanding of the Redmond Wastewater Division, how it operates, and its position in the City of Redmond and the larger realm of public […]
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Quadruple net value analysis
On October 3rd, 2014 the Lake Boys Team travelled to Jonestown, TX to conduct a Quadruple Net Value assessment of the town. The goal was to evaluate Jonestown along the lines of its Social/Cultural, Economic, Environmental and Sensory value as a place and make recommendations to city leadership on how these aspects can be improved […]
Neighborhood Health Livability Indicators
Much of Tacoma’s appeal comes from the uniqueness and spirit of our neighborhoods. As the lifeblood of the city, it is vital that we continue to provide support and seek out opportunities and projects that make the places people live better. A pathway to make good decisions is an analytic tool, which will be used […]
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 […]
transportation plan
Mobility throughout a community ensures freedom of movement and enhances quality of life. Traffic congestion, pollution, urban sprawl, social exclusion, safety and health can decrease mobility and should be a part of a sustainable transportation development plan. The purpose of this plan is to develop and explore Jonestown’s transportation and show applicable systems that may […]
Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Planning Pt. 2
IST students will continue working on a disaster resiliency plan for the State College Borough begun by students in the fall. Students will create a matrix of identified risks based on their probability and severity and then assess the preparedness of the community to respond. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]
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Student Composition in United Way of Lane County’s Promise Neighborhoods and the Benefits of Reading Readiness
In this paper, we measure statistical relationships between characteristics of incoming kindergartners and initial literacy scores. Our analysis includes eight elementary schools, four of which are Promise Neighborhood schools in Lane County: Two Rivers-Dos Rios Elementary (formerly Brattain) and Maple Elementary in the Springfield School District plus Fairfield Elementary and Malabon Elementary from the Bethel […]
GIS Analysis of Redmond’s Great Neighborhood Priciples
In the spring 2016 term, an Advanced GIS class at UO conducted an analysis of three existing neighborhoods within the City of Redmond to identify how well they have implemented the Great Neighborhood Principles. The goal is to apply this research and incorporate the principles into future neighborhoods as the city grows. This report first […]
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Gresham Climate Futures Report
In this report, prepared for the City of Gresham and the Sustainable City Year program, climate change preparedness will be discussed as it pertains to the City of Gresham and the Lower Willamette Subbasin. The report begins by giving an overview of climate change and this project. Next, this report will discuss the various systems […]