Dicksinson developed its first Comprehensive Plan. Nestled between League City and Texas City along the Gulf Freeway south of Houston, Dickinson is home to orginial Italian settlers from Galveston, and therefore rich in history. Economic development and the desire for greater open space were two focus areas for the community. Read the final student report […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Analysis of Impacts
Disaster Reduction and Emergency Planning Studio students prepared a written report that assembled all of the above work in a way deemed useful by City of Stanwood staff. The course is taught by Dr. Rebekah Paci-Green. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
Citywide Tree Pruning
Dr. Robert Schmidt’s class, Living with Wildlife, partnered with the City of Logan’s forestry crew to prune some of Logan’s 11,000 street trees. As Dr. Schmidt’s class focused on issues related to human interactions with wildlife, this project gave students the opportunity to assist with the actual management of urban wildlife habitat, and demonstrate how […]
Increasing Resident Engagement with Media
Develop digital marketing strategies for Monona transit and community media. 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 Katie Krueger Marketing Lecturer katie.krueger@wisc.edu (608) 890-1060 Local Government / Community Contact Will Nimmow Community Media Community Media Director 608-216-7431 […]
Marketing Transit Sustainability
Develop marketing materials and strategies that can be used to promote the sustainability benefits of SouthWest Transit’s services. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Hyejoon Rim Journalism and Mass Communication Local Government / Community Contact Matt Fyten […]
Daytime Staffing at Fire Department
Develop a strategic plan to increase the amount of on-call firefighters available during work week hours. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact John Kammeyer-Mueller Human Resources and Industrial Relations Local Government / Community Contact Rick Schroeder Fire Chief, City of Rosemount […]
Going for Silver
Develop a plan to achieve silver Bike Friendly Community status from The League of American Bicyclists. 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 Dave Cieslewicz Urban and Regional Planning dcieslewicz@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
City of Monona Strategic Housing Plan Update
Develop a safe routes transportation plan for the City of Monona. 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 Kurt Paulsen Urban and Regional Planning kpaulsen@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Monona Trails Master Plan
Develop a comprehensive urban design and planting plan for Ahuska Park. 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 Eric Schuchardt Landscape Architecture Faculty Associate ejschuchardt@wisc.edu (608) 263-7300 Local Government / Community Contact Jake Anderson Parks and Recreation Director […]
Watertown Community Residential Marketing Campaign
Develop a marketing campaign that highlights the City of Watertown’s amenities and community characteristics—such as natural resources, schools, and a vibrant downtown—to attract home buyers and business development Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ed Goetz Public Affairs Local Government / Community […]
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