SDSU students conducted a Sustainability Gap (SGAP) Assessment report to identify improvement strategies for the “assessed” establishments in the City of National City. The assessed establishments where the Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel, Goodies Bar & Grill, The Pier 32 Marina, and Ethnic Deli and Café. The overall goal of this Sustainability Assessment assignment […]
University Department: Interdisciplinary or General Studies
Marina Tidelands: Modernization & Re-innovation
This report represents a semester of work by nine students of San Diego State University. Objectives included: 1. Determining the potential for non-industrial uses for portions of National City’s Marina District. 2. Identifying the most likely areas for conversion from industrial use. 3. Projecting those parcels’ best use. 4. Creating a written report and making […]
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Community Gathering Spaces
Research the characteristics of place-making in a suburban setting and identify opportunities for place-making through redesign or redevelopment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Paula Pentel Local Government / Community Contact Dan Schultz Parks and Recreation Director, City of Rosemount […]
Community Gathering Spaces
Research the characteristics of place-making in a suburban setting and identify opportunities for place-making through redesign or redevelopment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Roslye Ultan Liberal Studies Local Government / Community Contact Dan Schultz Parks and Recreation Director, City of Rosemount […]
EcoDistrict Evaluation
Purpose: 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 […]
Tacoma Mall Transit Station Area Development Feasibility and Catalyst Site Recommendations
Pierce Transit is initiating a study for the relocation of the Tacoma Mall Transit Center. This project will complement the Pierce transit station relocation stud by identifying catalyst sites within the potential station locations and assessing the redevelopment feasibility of these sites for transit oriented development. The project will help to inform the long-term station […]
Tacoma Mall Transit Station Area Development Feasibility and Catalyst Site Recommendations
Pierce Transit is initiating a study for the relocation of the Tacoma Mall Transit Center. This project will complement the Pierce transit station relocation stud by identifying catalyst sites within the potential station locations and assessing the redevelopment feasibility of these sites for transit oriented development. The project will help to inform the long-term station […]
Marketing for the Biscuits and Jam Farmers’ Market
Explore best practices and make recommendations for expansion of the Biscuits and Jam Farmers’ Market in New Albany. Students conducted research and compiled reports consisting of introductory framing, stakeholder assessment, local context, literature review, and policy recommendations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura Martin M […]
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Transient Rentals Analysis
Bellevue City Council recently approved a new Land Use Code section for the Downtown (Downtown Livability) with the overarching vision to encourage creation of a more livable environment for Downtown workers, visitors and residents. Other more urban areas of the city (Bel Red District, Wilburton District, Eastgate and Factoria) are beginning to see substantive changes […]
Neighborhood Identities and Resident Engagement
Assess the feasibility of creating and supporting formal neighborhood associations in Minnetonka by surveying existing formal and informal neighborhood organizations in the community and researching local and national models for facilitating the creation of neighborhood associations. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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