Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

St. Paul Campus Bicycle Master Plan

A team of MBA students will act as consultants for St. Thomas Facilities to examine the question – what makes a campus conducive to biking and what does this look like for the St. Paul campus? Students will conduct interviews, surveys, and focus groups to examine the barriers and benefits of biking to campus for […]

Housing Needs Study

A housing quality study was conducted to evaluate the current housing stock in the City of La Grange. It was found that the majority of housing is maintained or well maintained and that although the City has an older housing stock, it is very well taken care of. There has been no new residential construction […]

East Market Street Community Engagement Project

A city road project was analyzed to understand the sustainability implications to a changing transportation system with goals to move toward better infrastructure and more easily accessible routes to schools. This will, in turn, encourage alternative transportation means and a positive impact on the city. However, in order for this to happen the city needs […]

GIS Tools

A GIS intern collected and integrated data to develop a web-based data-visualization tool. This tool allows city staff and the general public to view data relevant for flood planning by parcel/structure. (intern, 2017-2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Local Government / […]

Transitioning Mobile Home Parks

Mobile housing represents 63% of the City of Apache Junction’s housing stock. At a time when available housing assistance and subsidies do not meet demand, these units represent a valuable source of unsubsidized housing stock for Apache Junction (the City) and the United States as a whole. While their affordability is an asset, the City […]

Planning a Sustainable Future

According to the national nonprofit organization STAR Communities, a sustainable city has a healthy environment and a strong economy and cultivates well-being for its residents. STAR Communities, which stands for “Sustainability Tools for Assessing and Rating Communities,” is a data-driven system created by local governments to enable them to assess their efforts, track progress, and […]

Positively Apache Junction (4/4)

The City of Apache Junction is located in south central Arizona, in the shadow of the Superstition Mountains. With its rich history on the silver screen and a plethora of natural and cultural attractions, Apache Junction has significant potential for tourism. Already, the city’s population of roughly 40,000 doubles to nearly 80,000 each winter […]

Cherokee Hotel (Cleveland Summit) Renovation

Students will research and provide a collaborative design document including the historical information on the property and a compilation of the design and development options for the city to move forward with its revitalization plans for the historic Cherokee Hotel Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact […]

Recreational Opportunities for Underserved Populations

Evaluate how well current recreational offerings meet the needs of underserved populations (people with disabilities, seniors, new immigrants) and recommend improvements to better serve the needs of these groups. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ken Gilbertson Environmental Education and Communication Local […]

Recreational Opportunities for Underserved Populations

Evaluate how well current recreational offerings meet the needs of underserved populations (people with disabilities, seniors, new immigrants) and recommend improvements to better serve the needs of these groups. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Tony Brown Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies […]

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