Dr. Paul Stangl’s Transportation Systems and Planning course students, as well as two students working on senior projects, completed field survey work and background research in order to 1) measure improvements to park accessibility for Monroe residents, 2) measure improvements in connectivity between complimentary land uses for pedestrians and bicyclists resulting from the US2 By-Pass […]
University: Western Washington University
Computer Science Capstones
CSCI 491, fall 2016) developed a mobile app that attracts visitors to Edmonds and informs them of attractions and events. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Local Government / Community Contact […]
Locating Septic Systems
By utilizing existing data and reaching out to landowners, an intern worked with Dr. Aquila Flower to identify the existence and location of septic systems around the county. (intern, 2017-2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Local Government / Community Contact […]
Rainwater Catchment Design Template
An intern worked with Dr. Robert Mitchell, a licensed hydrogeologist, to develop a rainwater catchment design template and guidance materials for homeowners. (fall, winter 2017/2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Robert Mitchell Local Government / Community Contact Stacie Pratschner Skagit County […]
Ecological Restoration
(ESCI 470, fall 2016) recommended methods by which Edmonds can minimize stormwater impacts upon the Edmonds Marsh Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact James Helfield Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry Local Government / Community Contact Shane Hope Director, Planning & Development Services, Edmonds […]
GIS Tools
A GIS intern collected and integrated data to develop a web-based data-visualization tool. This tool allows city staff and the general public to view data relevant for flood planning by parcel/structure. (intern, 2017-2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Local Government / […]
Campus Sustainability Planning Studio
(ENVS 471, fall 2016) researched the means by which Edmonds might best handle food waste and construction waste. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University Faculty Contact Seth Vidaña Local Government / Community Contact Steve Fisher Edmonds Recycling Coordinator: […]
CORONA VIROUS (COVID – 19) ANTIDOTE AND ROLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY WITH POLLUTION IN ENVIRONMENT.
Background: The coronavirus infectious disease (COVID – 19), which started in late 2019, was found to be caused by the SARS – CoV – 2 virus. The samples collected were from three age categories – below 18, 18 – 49 years and 50 and above. The Delhi government is likely to conduct another sero survey […]
Community Engagement, US 2 By-Pass Trail
Within Western’s Community Development and Participatory Methods course, taught by Dr. Tammi Laninga, students completed conceptual trail design; multi-modal trail research; and public outreach, including hosting a public meeting and developing an interactive website. (ENVS 475, fall 2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact Info University […]
Financial Study
Using data collected by the student field crew, Western’s Center for Economic & Business Research collaborated with a local contractor to determine a rough cost estimate for flood proofing measures around the city. (College of Business and Economics, winter 2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact […]