Students will research, document and analyze the existing physical condition of the Woolen Mill Branch Corridor and develop conceptual restoration and design proposals to make up a Greenway Vision Plan for the identified area. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Brad Collett […]
University Department: Architecture
Muncy Borough Retrofit Design
Students will explore resiliency design solutions for a site in Muncy Borough. This will include the partical renovation, retrofit, and adaptive reuse of two historic structures, and opera house, and a theatre. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Denson Groenendaal Architecture Instructor […]
Residential Stormwater Management
Students will hold a residential stormwater management workshop with Ferguson Township. The workshop will educate homeowners about problems associated with stormwater runoff, tools they can use to reduce runoff, and encourage them to adopt best management practices Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty […]
Bradley County Health Department Building Renovation
Students will conduct a needs assessment and provide design proposals to the BCHD to improve their staff’s efficiency through the design of their interior spaces. These proposals will later be used to assist the BCHD in their construction fundraising efforts Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact […]
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Central City Brownfield Redevelopment Plan
Students will conduct research and develop four distinct work products analyzing, studying and planning for the future redevelopment or adaptive reuse of strategically identified and selected sites within the City of Cleveland as an opportunity to accommodate anticipated economic (jobs) and population growth, thus mitigating adverse impacts of conventional sprawl patterned growth to scenic and […]
Development Proposals for Three Targeted Sites in Salam, Oregon
Students in a combined Architecture and Planning class called City Growth/ City Design were asked to create development proposals for three sites located in urban renewal areas of Salem, Oregon, as part of the University of Oregon’s Sustainable City Year program. Students conducted research similar to due diligence activities a developer might undertake when evaluating […]
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Salem Police Station
Students developed 24 design ideas for the new Salem Police Station. While there were a variety of approaches to developing the new station, every design addressed issues involving the Civic Center site and the police program, including connectivity within the site and to Salem as a whole; creating a “front door” for the site; developing […]
Catalyze + Connect
Student teams engaged a mixed-use design project at one of three specific sites in the City of Leander: Historic Downtown, TOD Red Line Station, and Central East. The architectural design project developed built spaces that speak to the community’s current and future identity. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Texas […]
Local Government Hr Policy Addressing Nepotism
Small, rural communities often struggle with a small pool of prospective employees, leading to often unintentional favoritism. Borough management is seeking recommendations on how to best address current limitations through policy. Students are asked to provide sample policies and actions to be considered in creating a more egalitarian work environment. Read the final student report […]
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Main Street Concept Plan
Salado is well known for their arts, crafts and festivals and they are said to be the best art town in Texas. A popular draw for Salado is Tablerock Festival, named for a large limestone monolith by the Creek. Tablerock, was rst a meeting place for Native Americans. In the 1800’s it attracted young Salado […]