We tested SnapPlus (Soil Nutrient Application Planner), a nutrient management planning software developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and several other State of Wisconsin entities. It was developed to help farmers stay in compliance with Wisconsin’s Nutrient Management Standard Code 590. From the SnapPlus website: “SnapPlus can calculate: ● Crop nutrient (N, P2O5, K2O) recommendations […]
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Positively Apache Junction (2/4)
Apache Junction is located at the scenic foothills of the Superstition Mountains. It has a rich cinematic history, a Western draw, and a banquet of outdoor attractions. Already, the city’s official population of roughly 39,000 residents doubles to nearly 80,000 each winter due to the seasonal migration of visitors from colder climates who primarily stay […]
Concepts and Tools for Data Analysis and Visualization
University of Wisconsin-Madison students in Journalism 677: Concepts and Tools for Data Analysis and Visualization (fall 2017), created visualizations to help Dane County analyze massive amounts of data. The visualizations help the county better understand which residents have the greatest need, where they are located, and whether they have sufficient access to services. Read the […]
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Exploring the Local Regulation of Homeshare Rentals
Undergraduate political science students will help public officials in Watertown address policy questions related to regulating homesharing services, such as Airbnb. The students will assist the Town with background research and policy analysis to help the Planning Commission make an informed public policy decision. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
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City Center Urban Design Plan, Studio II
Under the guidance of Dr. Nick Zaferatos, students evaluated current conditions, community goals and policies, community preferences, infill development feasibility, and urban planning principles and practices, in order to develop a series of planning alternatives to guide the infill development in Ferndale’s city center. (ENVS 472, winter 2019 Read the final student report delivered to […]
City Center Urban Design Plan, Studio III
Under the guidance of Dr. Tammi Laninga, students worked to identify implementation strategies for design concepts developed in winter quarter’s urban planning studio course. This included regulatory reforms, development incentives, public and private investment opportunities, mobility improvement and implementation issues, and phased development plans. (ENVS 473, spring 2019 Read the final student report delivered to […]
Using Open Data to for Cross-City Comparisons on Key Metrics
Undergraduate economics students will use the City’s new open data portal to compare Chelsea with other cities in the state on various data points, including crime, housing, and opioid overdoses. This City of Chelsea will use this information to better understand how it’s performing in relation to peer cities on key indicators. Read the final […]
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Solar Design Applications
Two municipal and two state park partners sought recommendations from students in EGEE 437 for solar applications on their building and within the parks. In addition to energy savings, community partners hoped to be able to showcase and become leaders in renewable energy applications. Students were to analyze the sites and prepare designs suitable for […]
Positively Apache Junction (1/4)
Apache Junction is located at the scenic foothills of the Superstition Mountains. It has a rich cinematic history, a Western draw, and a banquet of outdoor attractions. Already, the city’s official population of roughly 39,000 residents doubles to nearly 80,000 each winter due to the seasonal migration of visitors from colder climates who primarily stay […]
Tourism: Preparing for the Dark Sky Designation
To increase the number of visitors and their enjoyment of the forest, the Hoosier National Forest is pursuing Dark Sky designation for parts of the forest within Orange County. Light sensors—developed by IU School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Professor Bryce Himebaugh—will be deployed in the fall semester to generate data needed to identify accessible […]
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