La metodología de EPIC-N para el desarrollo de proyectos de vinculación en el marco de la colaboración CUCEA-Gobierno de Zapopan se ha convertido en un elemento de gran relevancia para la formación y retribución social de estudiantes en el Doctorado en Políticas Públicas y Desarrollo. Por lo anterior, la presente propuesta pretende continuar con la […]
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This project aims to examine labor market disparities affecting vulnerable populations—women, youth, migrants, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities—in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga (AMB). By employing a quantitative approach, the research seeks to identify labor market gaps, understand the underlying determinants, and propose policy interventions to enhance inclusion. The study focuses on […]
Lusaka, Zambia, faces significant urban development challenges, including but not limited to rapid urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, poor waste management and high poverty. These challenges increase vulnerability to climate change impacts such as flooding, unbearable heat and water scarcity. The city’s informal settlements, such as Kanyama and Kalikiliki, are among the most affected. Poor waste management, […]
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Civil & Environmental Engineering students will design stormwater management facilities to reduce contaminant load and stormwater velocity throughout the watershed. Camp Courageous officials are actively looking for stormwater management facilities that best showcase functionality and value to the public. The upper reach of the watershed is primarily farmland, which produces nutrient and suspended solid contaminants. […]
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As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the School of Planning & Public Affairs created a watershed management plan for the Maquoketa River Watershed. This project was completed as part of IISC’s partnership with the City of Manchester for the 2020-21 academic year. An effective path toward cleaner water and flood management […]
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As part of their capstone project, second-year graduate students from the School of Planning & Public Affairs created a neighborhood plan for Waterloo’s Church Row neighborhood. The City of Waterloo (pop. 67,798) sought assistance with the development of a Neighborhood Plan for Church Row, a core neighborhood located near downtown in order to foster a […]
As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will explore alternatives and make recommendations to reduce contaminants in the source water that serves Camp Courageous. Camp Courageous is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides year-round recreational and respite care opportunities for individuals with special needs. Camp Courageous offers a variety […]
Through an independent study project, second-year Urban & Regional Planning student Zach Harland worked with the Jackson county Economic Alliance and the City of Bellevue to assess downtown parking and make recommendations for improvements. Located right on the Mississippi River and home to the Bellevue State Park, the Bellevue downtown scene during the summer months […]
Working in conjunction with the Jackson Clean Energy District (Jackson CED), graduate students in the School of Planning & Public Affairs will assist in the development of a Clean Energy Action Plan for Jackson County, Iowa. Jackson CED exists to strengthen Jackson County communities in Jackson County by leading the transition away from fossil fuels […]
During the 2020-21 academic year, a team of five urban & regional planning students helped create the Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority’s first ever plan. The team studied best practices, reviewed existing plans from across the state, and conducted a series of public engagement activities in order to develop broad goals and objectives for the […]
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