Students will perform a detailed study of the economic benefits that the region gains from its water resources. The study will analyze waterdependent businesses, tourism activities, and special events. Analysis will examine exported economic sectors; impacts on hotels, restaurants, airports, and other hospitality industries; increased tax revenues for local governments; and other impacts. This project […]
Program: Smart Communities Initiative
Parallel Public Involvement and Neighborhood Capacity Building Plan for Smart Communities Initiative Redevelopment Area Projects
Students will plan and implement a public participation program for four of the SCI planning projects involving neighborhood residents potentially impacted by these proposed physical planning projects Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Arlie Tagayuna Sociology Local Government / Community Contact Corey […]
Regional Assets and Opportunities
Students will explore identity and messaging strategies to promote the assets and opportunities of the southeast region. Areas of inquiry could include points of community pride, regional landmarks, tourism and marketing opportunities, economic development strengths, and other place-based assets. Students will develop concept proposals that can be used to promote the unique qualities of the […]
Housing Conditions Survey for Central City Area and CDBG Target Area
Students will develop and conduct a survey of the physical conditions of the housing in the Central City Area and CDBG target area, including the Blythe Avenue area, Wildwood Avenue area, and eastern portions of Inman Street, in an effort to better direct public and private resources for housing and neighborhood improvement. Read the final […]
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Housing Conditions Survey for Central City Area and CDBG Target Area
Students will develop and conduct a survey of the physical conditions of the housing in the Central City Area and CDBG target area, including the Blythe Avenue area, Wildwood Avenue area, and eastern portions of Inman Street, in an effort to better direct public and private resources for housing and neighborhood improvement. Read the final […]
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Central City Brownfield Redevelopment Plan
Students will conduct research and develop four distinct work products analyzing, studying and planning for the future redevelopment or adaptive reuse of strategically identified and selected sites within the City of Cleveland as an opportunity to accommodate anticipated economic (jobs) and population growth, thus mitigating adverse impacts of conventional sprawl patterned growth to scenic and […]
Sidewalk Planning for Blythe Avenue and the Wildwood/Dalton Pike Area Neighborhoods
Students will complete a comparative analysis and provide Cleveland with at least three alternative routes for sidewalk construction for a section of Blythe Avenue. Students will conduct a sidewalk planning exercise to evaluate alternative routes for connecting adjacent neighborhoods to the Wildwood Avenue/Dalton Pike. The resulting report could become a supporting basis for future federal […]
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Bradley County Health Department Building Renovation
Students will conduct a needs assessment and provide design proposals to the BCHD to improve their staff’s efficiency through the design of their interior spaces. These proposals will later be used to assist the BCHD in their construction fundraising efforts Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact […]
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Downtown Temporary Ice Skating Rink
Students will assess the market for a temporary ice skating rink in downtown Cleveland, including site, positive and negative impact, rink size, period of operation, requirements for installation, operation and site restoration, and economic impact. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ben […]
Regional Disaster Readiness & Preparedness Initiative
Recognizing Tennessee’s current vulnerability to the impacts of severe hazard events, including but not limited to natural and manmade disasters and crises, the students enrolled in POLS 440, under the tutelage of their teacher, will undertake a thorough, forwardthinking approach to the hazard mitigation planning process by reviewing various disaster preparedness policies and procedures, scenarios […]
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