As we move further into the information age, municipalities scattered across the United States are recognizing the value of utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to convey information about various public services to their public. Likewise, Logan City felt the need to update its Parks and Recreation website to include a new way for the public […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Schaller Rails to Trails
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created design alternatives for a trail system in Schaller, Iowa. The trail site is located along an abandoned rail line within the city, and connects to the county trail system. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa […]
Pocket Neighborhood Engineering & Design
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created the design and management of a pocket neighborhood for a site near Maquoketa, Iowa for the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA). Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty […]
Pocket Neighborhood Design & Management
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created the design and management of a pocket neighborhood for the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA). Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jacob Odgaard Civil and Environmental […]
Mason City Waterways Access and Development
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created the design for three access points to the Winnebago River in Mason City, creating opportunities for new and enhanced recreation use of the river. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact […]
Maquoketa Pocket Neighborhood Design & Engineering
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created the design and management of a pocket neighborhood for a site near Maquoketa, Iowa for the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty […]
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Condominimum Design & Engineering
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students designed a multi-family residential structure for a specific site in Mason City. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Paul Hanley Civil and Environmental Engineering Local Government / […]
North Liberty Showcase Pavilion & Outdoor Performance Venue – Design & Engineering
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students prepared a design report and cost estimates for a “Showcase Pavilion & Outdoor Performance Venue” in North Liberty’s Centennial Park. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Rick […]
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Mason City North End Neighborhood Plan
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the University of Iowa’s School of Urban & Regional Planning developed a plan for Mason City’s North End Neighborhood. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Charles Connerly Urban and Regional […]
Updating the 2006 Mason City Comprehensive Plan
As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the University of Iowa’s School of Urban & Regional Planning will update Mason City’s 2006 Comprehensive Plan, with a thematic view towards environmental and social resiliency and a topical focus on aging in place. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
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