The goal of this project is to improve the storm water infrastructure, pedestrian safety and connectivity, and the naturalization of Paradise Creek in the areas of National City surrounding Kimball Elementary School. Due to dated infrastructure, the area of interest is subjected to extreme flooding as the result of: a) heavy rain which exceeds the […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 16 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
Community Arts: Developing a Communications Network
With many small local groups working to build a better arts environment, the Community Arts Communications Network project seeks to create connections and improve communications within the community through a comprehensive web-based information hub. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining Hoosier Communities […]
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Community Arts: Developing a Communications Network,Health & Wellness Services: Developing a Communications Network,Health & Wellness Services: Addressing Clinic IT Needs,Orange County Recycling Co-Op: Developing a Website,HandUp OC: Developing a Website
With many small local groups working to build a better arts environment, the Community Arts Communications Network project seeks to create connections and improve communications within the community through a comprehensive web-based information hub. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining Hoosier Communities […]
Positively Apache Junction (2/4)
Apache Junction is located at the scenic foothills of the Superstition Mountains. It has a rich cinematic history, a Western draw, and a banquet of outdoor attractions. Already, the city’s official population of roughly 39,000 residents doubles to nearly 80,000 each winter due to the seasonal migration of visitors from colder climates who primarily stay […]
Stable Neighborhood Action Plan Update
Update the City’s Stable Neighborhood Action Plan (SNAP) to evaluate neighborhood improvements since creating the original SNAP document in 2005. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Geoff Maas Public Affairs Affiliate Faculty Member maas0021@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Emily Carr Development […]
Surveying Residents’ Experiences with Airplane Noise
Undergraduate political science students will create a survey instrument for the Town of Milton that assesses the impact(s) of noise pollution from nearby Logan Airport. The Town will use the survey tool as a guide in collecting data on how the noise from low-flying airplanes impacts residents’ quality of life. Read the final student report […]
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Designing a Community Feedback Survey on City Service Delivery
Undergraduate political science students will design, implement, and analyze a public feedback survey of Providence residents asking them to evaluate their perceived access to city services, and the quality of these services (e.g., trash removal, sidewalk repair, constituent service requests). The City of Providence will use this information to help guide needed improvements to city […]
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Edison Community Plan
Under the guidance of Dr. Nick Zaferatos and Dr. Tammi Laninga, students wrote a community plan for Edison. The plan is based on community concerns and current needs. (ENVS 470, fall 2018; ENVS 472 winter 2018; ENVS 47s spring 2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact […]
Edison Community Plan
Under the guidance of Dr. Nick Zaferatos and Dr. Tammi Laninga, students wrote a community plan for Edison. The plan is based on community concerns and current needs. (ENVS 470, fall 2018; ENVS 472 winter 2018; ENVS 47s spring 2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact […]
Edison Community Plan
Under the guidance of Dr. Nick Zaferatos and Dr. Tammi Laninga, students wrote a community plan for Edison. The plan is based on community concerns and current needs. (ENVS 470, fall 2018; ENVS 472 winter 2018; ENVS 47s spring 2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact […]