The proposals outlined in this report were a result of collaboration between Lane Transit District (LTD), the City of Springfield, and the University of Oregon Sustainable Cities Initiative during the fall academic term of 2012. Forty-seven students, a mix of graduate and undergraduates from a variety of disciplines, enrolled in the Planning, Public Policy, and […]
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Cycling Towards a Sustainable Future: A Plan for the Implementation of Bicycle Networks in Springfield
The proposals outlined in this report were generated in the collaboration between the City of Springfield and the University of Oregon Sustainable Cities Initiative during the fall of 2011. Forty-two students in the Planning, Public Policy, and Management course entitled “Bicycle Transportation,” taught by Professor Marc Schlossberg, reviewed and examined critical elements of an urban […]
Bicycle Transportation
The proposals reviewed in this document were generated as a result of collaboration between the City of Salem and the University of Oregon Sustainable Cities Initiative. Fifty-one students in a Planning, Public Policy, and Management course entitled “Bicycle Transportation”, taught by Professor Marc Schlossberg, reviewed and examined critical elements of an urban bikeway system and […]
Workforce Asset Analysis and Potential; Industry Ecosystem Targeting; Urban Renewal Program Best Practices
The overall goal of this course was to enhance the attractiveness of La Pine for its citizens, visitors, and businesses. This goal was broken into three primary projects focusing on Urban Renewal, industry viability, and workforce evaluation. The overall objective for the first project was to provide best practices for Urban Renewal processes in the […]
Newberry Country Trail Strategic Public Relations
The Newberry Country Trail is a newly established tourist attraction in Central Oregon. The trail begins and ends in La Pine, Oregon, and is 153 miles long. Because the trail has not officially been introduced to the public, potential visitors are unaware of all it has to offer. The City of La Pine hopes to […]
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South of Mission
The intent of this study and design work is to respond to the needs and distinct characteristics of the South of Mission area in the City of Salem, Oregon. Our Mission Statement is to encourage economic development through the creation and revitalization of vibrant communities. This report describes our careful examination of the City of […]
Green Cities
The Green Cities Project focuses on providing the City of Gresham with a set of policy and plan recommendations for the Springwater Community. Springwater, a 1272-acre site on the southeast edge of the Portland Metro Area, was added to the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) in 2002 and was the subject of the 2005 Springwater Community […]
Open Space Protection in Medford, Oregon: A Menu of Legal and Planning Strategies
The goal of this project is to improve open space protection in Medford, Oregon. This report describes potential legal obstacles and effective legal and planning strategies behind successful municipal open space protection efforts. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable City Year Program Contact Info Megan Banks Sustainable City Year […]
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Downtown Parks Connectivity Analysis with Geographic Information System
The following report documents the ideas, proposals, and methodologies produced by the Sustainable City Year (SCY) Downtown Parks Connectivity project for the City of Salem. The Downtown Parks Connectivity project members included students in the University of Oregon’s department of Planning, Public Policy and Management enrolled in the academic course PPPM 436/536: Social Planning with […]
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Dorris Ranch: Business Planning and Strategy Project
The Dorris Ranch Business Planning and Strategy Project was created to assess the current situation of the park, identify areas of opportunity, and develop a strategy that would improve the park’s awareness, usage and long term revenue. Students were tasked to research and recommend new events and programs, as well as improvements involving marketing, signage, […]
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