Produce public service announcements for WVMO Radio. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Larry Meiller Life Sciences Communication Professor Emeritus and Senior Lecturer meiller@wisc.edu 608.262.0122 Local Government / Community Contact Will Nimmow Community Media Community Media Director […]
Focus Area: Equity
Analyzing and Communicating Costs to Lenders for PLACE’s Ecovillage Development
PLACE’s EcoVillage development in St. Louis Park, MN includes multiple components: affordable and market-rate housing, an e-generation facility, live/work spaces, an urban forest, and a boutique hotel. Lenders often perceive multiple elements in a development as increasing risk, rather than distributing or managing risk. Students will analyze the multiple elements of the EcoVillage and provide […]
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Storm Utility T Basin – Pet waste
Pet waste has been identified as a likely source of high levels of fecal coliforms in a tributary to the White River. This tributary is downhill from a large residential area. The aim of this project will be to educate these residents about the issues associated with improper disposal of pet waste. Read the final […]
Municipal Wi-Fi Cost-Benefit Analysis for the City of Monona
Perform a cost-benefit analysis of proposed Wi-Fi infrastructure, identify challenges to implementation, and analyze who would benefit. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Dave Weimer Public Affairs weimer@lafollette.wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Long-Range Planning Recommendations for Startup 425
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 an […]
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The Effect of Neighborhood Watch Programs on Neighborhood Crime in Medford Oregon
Over the past decade Medford Oregon expanded their Neighborhood Watch program and increased the number of neighborhood watch groups they have in each section of the city. Using robust panel regression analysis we studied what effect this program had on crime rates of the treated areas. Our data included total number of crimes across 7 […]
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Land Cover and Conservation
Overivew Consistent with the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS), Winneshiek sought to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen pollution from nonpoint sources. To achieve this goal, the County was interested in gaining information about land use and conservation practices in the area.Winneshiek County requested research on the following four topics: the presence, dimensions/acreage, and composition of existing […]
Half-Block Development in Old Town
Old Town Pfugerville serves as an important anchor in the city. It captures the city’s historic character while showcasing the potental for Pfugerville’s future development. The city has undergone multple community engagement processes to understand community needs, desires, and visions for the future of Old Town. The “Old Town Pfugerville Vision Report”, “2030 Comprehensive Plan”, […]
Identifying Opportunities for Outpatient Opioid Detoxification in Green County
Opioid addiction and management of addiction is an emerging issue in the United States, as well as in Green County, WI. Inpatient treatment facilities are traditionally the favored approach to opioid addiction management, partially due to the ability to directly supervise treatment. However, inpatient treatment can be expensive, due to staffing, operations, and facility maintenance […]
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Sustainable Dog Park
Muscatine was interested in developing its first dog park as a community amenity. Students surveyed best practices for dog parks in communities similar to Muscatine and identified recommended amenities, including water, water features, ground covering, benches, pavilions, fencing, walking paths, waste control, among others. Students created preliminary designs for the dog park, including potential planned […]