Propose design solutions for Winnequah Park that improve accessibility, diversify athletic and event spaces, and restore ecological communities throughout the park and along the shoreline. 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 Samuel Dennis Jr. Landscape Architecture Associate […]
Focus Area: Sustainability
Clinton LumberKings / Downtown Clinton Alliance Strategic Partnership Plan
In collaboration with LumberKings General Manager Ted Tornow, the Downtown Clinton Alliance, and the City of Clinton, two graduate students in Sports & Recreation Management explored ways to strengthen connections between the baseball organization and downtown Clinton. The students developed several recommendations designed to both support operations for the LumberKings, with the ultimate goal of […]
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Decorah Smart Long Range Planning Principles
Graduate students in the School of Urban and Regional Planning worked with city officials in Decorah to assist in the preparation of a revised comprehensive plan that included Iowa’s Smart Planning Principles, which were adopted in 2010 by the Iowa Legislature. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for […]
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Design of the Green and Healthy Homes Program
Graduate students in the School of Urban and Regional Planning worked with city officials to provide recommendations and two tools for the City of Dubuque to expand its Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI). Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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Stormwater Management with Permeable Pavement and Bioretention Structures
Engineering students researched the extent of impermeable surfaces in the east-west portion of North Dodge Street Court and developed a stormwater management plan for the city of Iowa City. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Jacob Odgaard Civil and Environmental […]
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Local Foods Action Plan
Dubuque city leaders wanted to increase the production and consumption of local foods as part of their Sustainability Dubuque initiative. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Charles Connerly Urban and Regional Planning Local Government / Community Contact […]
People, Environment and Sustainability
Dane County has many resources it provides to its citizens no matter what age, race, or gender. However, there is currently no complete, organized collection of all of these resources that can be accessed by the general public. The problem with this is that resources, such as homeless shelters, food pantries, libraries, and daycares in […]
Boone County Nature Center Design and Engineering
Boone County Conservation’s mission is to protect, conserve, and maintain our natural resources and provide education and recreation for the benefit of current and future generations. The conservation board and executive director Tanner Sheuermann believe that a sustainably designed nature center can help educate citizens and visitors about the importance of the surrounding environment, while […]
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Bridge & Bikeway Engineering and Design
As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created designs of a bike trail extension and a multimodal bridge for the City of Mason City, IA. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Paul Hanley Civil […]
Webster City Amphitheater Engineering & Design
As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students provided design alternatives for an outdoor amphitheater in Webster City. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Rick Fosse Civil and Environmental Engineering Local Government / Community Contact […]
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