Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Preventing Littering at Transit Stops

Litter at transit stops adversely affects environmental quality and contributes to negative perceptions of transit stops and transit riding. Metro Transit would like transit stops to be a comfortable waiting space for transit riders. Students will develop a behavior change campaign for selected transit stops in the Twin Cities to deter littering and promote comfortable […]

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 […]

Inspiring field experiences in Seaside, California

Lately there have been city projects created to promote citizen science and utilization of existing parks. These projects have started to be implemented to begin the steps towards more sustainable cities. As we develop cleaner, greener ways of living within our communities, the implementation of well-crafted environmental programs that give citizens tools to explore their […]

Suggestions for a More Connected Leander

Leander will become increasingly sustainable by promoting connectivity and pedestrian access within the community. A more connected landscape will benefit current residents by creating outdoor networks. These networks will allow people to move through the city with an increasing amount ease. It will also serve future students enrolled at Leander’s ACC San Gabriel Campus. Located […]

Rethinking the Edge City of Leander

Leander, Texas faces sustainability challenges associated with an increased demand for suitable urban housing and community amenities. Population growth and demographic change will impact Leander’s physical landscape and give new identity to the concept of density within the city. In this course, students explored Leander’s increasingly urban landscape in an effort to construct a new […]

Housing and Aging in Place

Investigate opportunities and strategies for assisting residents to age in place in Minnetonka, either by remaining in their homes or relocating to more appropriate housing in the city. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jeff Crump Public Affairs Local Government / Community […]

Protecting Our Investments (Asset Management Plan)

Inventory existing City assets such as streets and trails, storm water infrastructure, and boulevard trees; and develop a plan to manage these assets to ensure safety, maximum value, and return on investment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Gary Johnson Forest Resources […]

Protecting Our Investments (Asset Management Plan)

Historic Andrew Peterson Farmstead and the Urban/Rural Edge

Inform planning and historic preservation efforts related to the Andrew Peterson Farmstead to maximize the site’s potential as a public resource and an historic attraction. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Lena Norman German, Scandanavian & Dutch Local Government / Community Contact […]

Park & Ride Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

Inventory the current pedestrian and bicycle environment at SouthWest Transit park-and-ride facilities, identify options for improvements, and prioritize improvements for implementation. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Joe Favour Landscape Architecture Local Government / Community Contact Matt Fyten […]

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