Undergraduate political science students will create a survey instrument for the Town of Milton that assesses the impact(s) of noise pollution from nearby Logan Airport. The Town will use the survey tool as a guide in collecting data on how the noise from low-flying airplanes impacts residents’ quality of life. Read the final student report […]
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Undergraduate political science students will design, implement, and analyze a public feedback survey of Providence residents asking them to evaluate their perceived access to city services, and the quality of these services (e.g., trash removal, sidewalk repair, constituent service requests). The City of Providence will use this information to help guide needed improvements to city […]
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Undergraduate political science students will help public officials in the City of Everett explore options for reducing residents’ dependency on cars and encouraging alternate transit methods such as bus service, biking, or walking. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. MetroBridge Projects Contact Info University Faculty Contact David Glick Political Science […]
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This project was completed as part of the 2018-2019 Resilient Communities Project (rcp.umn.edu) partnership with Ramsey County. Historically, Ward 1 Precinct 9 in St. Paul, which encompasses the Frogtown Neighborhood, has experienced lower-than-average election turnout when compared to the rest of the state, especially among voters ages 18-24. Ramsey County Project Lead Dave Triplett worked […]
This project was completed as part of the 2018-2019 Resilient Communities Project (rcp.umn.edu) partnership with Ramsey County. Historically, Ward 1 Precinct 9 in St. Paul, which encompasses the Frogtown Neighborhood, has experienced lower-than-average election turnout when compared to the rest of the state, especially among voters ages 18-24. Ramsey County project lead Joe Mansky worked […]
Students will develop and conduct a survey of the physical conditions of the housing in the Central City Area and CDBG target area, including the Blythe Avenue area, Wildwood Avenue area, and eastern portions of Inman Street, in an effort to better direct public and private resources for housing and neighborhood improvement. Read the final […]
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Students will develop and conduct a survey of the physical conditions of the housing in the Central City Area and CDBG target area, including the Blythe Avenue area, Wildwood Avenue area, and eastern portions of Inman Street, in an effort to better direct public and private resources for housing and neighborhood improvement. Read the final […]
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Recognizing Tennessee’s current vulnerability to the impacts of severe hazard events, including but not limited to natural and manmade disasters and crises, the students enrolled in POLS 440, under the tutelage of their teacher, will undertake a thorough, forwardthinking approach to the hazard mitigation planning process by reviewing various disaster preparedness policies and procedures, scenarios […]
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Celebrating a diverse cultural history, the Media School and the Political and Civic Engagement Program will engage long-term Orange County residents to develop a timeline of the county, attending to trends in population and economics, to examine locally-held artifacts, and encourage community participation in mapping a history of the region’s rural development. Read the final […]
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Celebrating a diverse cultural history, the Media School and the Political and Civic Engagement Program will engage long-term Orange County residents to develop a timeline of the county, attending to trends in population and economics, to examine locally-held artifacts, and encourage community participation in mapping a history of the region’s rural development. Read the final […]
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