The City of Apache Junction lies on the picturesque border where metropolitan Phoenix meets the Arizona wilderness. This convenient location with easy access to nature continues to draw new residents and reoccurring winter visitors to this young city, incorporated in 1978. Today Apache Junction has a population of nearly 40,000 residents, reflecting an 11.8% increase […]
Focus Area: Sustainability
Fremont Blvd. Redesign
Our group assisted in the update of the 20 to 40-year plan for Fremont Boulevard (Blvd) in Seaside. Our choice was influenced by the demand for attention the street displays through its lack of vibrancy and modernization. Our group sought to incorporate vibrancy and modernization into our proposal with biophilic design elements and attributes (Kellert, […]
Procuring a Solar Energy System for Juda School
Juda School, located in a small town with a population of 357 in southcentral Wisconsin, teaches grades Pre-K through 12th grade (Figure 1A & 1B). In recent years, it has made great strides in developing a more sustainable school by upgrading to efficient fixtures and installing 36 rooftop solar panels. Juda School has requested students […]
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Solar Power: Establishing a Cooperative
In partnership with community residents, accounting students in the Kelley School of Business will develop business and organization plans to help provide affordable solar power to homes in Orange County. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining Hoosier Communities Director jrogan@indiana.edu (812) 855-0568 […]
Creating an Edible Landscape
Identify the feasibility and begin planning for a Food Forest at a city or regional park or other publically-owned land that would contain low-maintenance sustainable plant-based food production. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Len Marquart Food Science and Nutrition Associate Professor […]
Environmental Education Initiative
Identify opportunities for North St. Paul to leverage Southwood Park—a 29-acre nature reserve that features a large wetland, restored oak savannah, and trail system—to educate residents about the local ecosystem and how to be good stewards of the natural resources in the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient […]
Viability Research for a Small Business Incubator in Richards Valley
Does data make a Smart Building? Understanding your energy and water performance through a benchmarked “score” (e.g., a rating that compares against your peers such as the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey or EPA Portfolio Manager) is often touted as the first step to energy management. However, every building operator says that their building is […]
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Monona Trails Master Plan
Develop a comprehensive urban design and planting plan for Ahuska Park. 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 Eric Schuchardt Landscape Architecture Faculty Associate ejschuchardt@wisc.edu (608) 263-7300 Local Government / Community Contact Jake Anderson Parks and Recreation Director […]
Long-Term Sustainability of Natural Resources
Develop a natural resource management plan to ensure long-term care of natural resources in Brooklyn Park. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Mae Davenport Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Professor mdaven@umn.edu 612 624 2721 Local Government / Community Contact Jodi Yungers Director […]
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study
Develop a climate action plan that identifies specific strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Catherine Twohig Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Local Government / Community Contact Jason Lindahl Planner, City of Rosemount […]