Using GIS to Assess Seismic Vulnerability in National City

This report presents a comprehensive assessment of seismic vulnerability in National City, completed by students from San Diego State University’s Geography 584 (GIS Applications) course in collaboration with the Sage Project and the City of National City. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the project combined a parcel-level inventory of residential buildings with geophysical and social […]

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The City of National City Hazards Preparedness and Mitigation Plan

“This report, developed through a partnership between the City of National City and San Diego State University’s C P 690 graduate course, presents a comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) addressing three primary natural threats: earthquakes, floods, and fires. In assessing these threats, the report identifies National City’s intersecting environmental, infrastructural, and social vulnerabilities, including aging […]

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Sustainable Transportation in City of National City: A Community Perspective

In Fall 2024, San Diego State University (SDSU) student researchers enrolled in Dr. Norah Shultz’s Sociology 407 course collaborated with National City and SDSU’s Sage Project to support ongoing efforts aimed at improving transportation access, safety, and sustainability in District 1. This collaboration was part of a larger initiative tied to the City’s Sustainable Mobility […]

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On the Ground: An Applied Anthropology Study of Community Perspectives on Equitable and Sustainable Mobility in National City

This report presents the findings of an applied anthropology partnership between students in Anthropology 531: Methods in Applied Anthropology at San Diego State University and the City of National City, conducted through the SDSU Sage Project. The class sought to answer the question:“According to community members, what are the obstacles to sustainable mobility in National […]

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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness of Lakeshore Communities in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines

The project titled “Enhancing Disaster Preparedness of Lakeshore Communities in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines” is a collaborative initiative between the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and the City Government of Calamba, implemented under the EPIC-N framework. It was conceptualized to address the urgent needs of ten lakeshore barangays in Calamba that are highly […]

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STRENGTHENING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN PENANG: RESEARCH, INTRODUCTION AND EDUCATION OF ECONOMIC FOOD WASTE COMPOSTER (EFWC) AROUND PENANG HILL BIOSPHERE RESERVE

The Strengthening Environmental Conservation project is a collaborative effort between Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) through its EduGreen Centre, the Habitat Foundation, and the Ayer Hitam Community Centre, aimed at promoting sustainable food waste management and environmental education in communities surrounding Georgetown, Penang. This initiative centers around empowering local schools, teachers, and residents through training, […]

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Selna Mongini STEAM Park: Visual Communication Opportunities, Strategies, & Design Elements

The Town of Clarkdale is a historic mining community in the Verde Valley, a region in central Arizona. As the region and state are facing challenges around water quantity and quality, municipalities, nongovernmental organizations, and other critical stakeholders are collaborating to develop short- and long-term solutions. To advance these efforts, the Town of Clarkdale is […]

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