Understanding the Needs of Precarious Workers in Tacoma

Problems with violations of various labor standards, including local wage and leave policies, are part of a general, and potentially increasing phenomenon of ‘precarious employment.’ Precarity is a multifaceted concept that includes inadequate benefits, social protections, work hazards, as well as the exploitation of workers from ‘vulnerable populations,’ including those with limited economic and social […]

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Long-Range Planning Recommendations for Startup 425

Over the last two years, Bellevue and its neighbors have supported small businesses and entrepreneurs via Startup 425, a program that strives to provide timely, value-adding services to local startups. The program currently functions as an informal partnership between five distinct municipal entities. These cities have expressed a desire to evolve the program into an […]

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Monterey Growery

Monterey Growery Experiences, or MGE for short, will provide Seaside visitors and residents with tours of the local marijuana facilities. Through our tours, we hope to educate participant as to what cannabis means to the California economy and community. Seeing various cannabis operations, such as the growing, testing, labelling, and selling, we hope, will help […]

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Planning Studio in the Quest Center District

Master’s students in City Planning and Urban Affairs will collaborate with the New Bedford Economic Development Council to help expand plans to develop the downtown Quest Center District into a campus-like setting for start-up activity and artist housing/studio space. Students will receive firsthand planning experience by developing a vision for a vibrant and productive mixed-use […]

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Regional Multi-Sports Complex Feasibility Analysis

In winter term 2016, students in the Business Planning and Strategy Projects class (BA 453) in the Lundquist School of Business at the University of Oregon (UO) conducted an analysis for a proposed regional multi-­sports complex in Redmond, Oregon. A group of organizations within the region are exploring a regional multi-­sports complex. Initial parties include: […]

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Four Visions for the Jackson County Health Site Redevelopment Plan

In the fall term of 2013, graduate students in the Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) at the University of Oregon developed concept plans for the Jackson County Health Site in Medford, Oregon. This document will refer to the Jackson County property as the “Catalyst Site” because redevelopment of the Site was intended […]

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Branding and Marketing for City of Lexington

In an effort to promote its history and opportunities for tourism and economic development, the City of Lexington would like to enhance its branding and marketing efforts. Lexington has a rich Blues and music history, and features many historic houses and landmarks. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner […]

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Resident Preferences and Community Amenity Capital Planning

Identify strategies for publicizing existing community amenities and engaging residents in future capital improvement planning. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Kathy Quick Public Affairs Local Government / Community Contact Tom Schuster Parks Supervisor, City of Rosemount […]

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