The purpose of this project is to increase public health conditions and overall quality of life for Seaside residents by proposing the future development of a linear-shaped, urban park. This new park is meant to be inclusive and equitable for surrounding communities while maintaining sustainably-influenced infrastructure. Alongside General Jim Moore Boulevard, a street lying on […]
Region: EPA Region 5
Entrepreneur Environment Research & Program Proposals
The purpose of this project was for students to research successful entrepreneurial environments, community systems and government policies that engage, motivate, attract, and expand entrepreneurial activities in the San Marcos region of influence. Students worked throughout the semester studying environmental problems entrepreneurs face in the launch and growth of a new venture in the surrounding […]
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Research & Program Proposals
Marketing Awareness of City Values
The purpose of this project is to increase awareness of the city’s values – created from the “Imagine Auburn” project – both internally among government workers and externally among citizens. Through the implementation of the marketing plan a greater feeling of community will be created in Auburn. Read the final student report delivered to the […]
Fats, Oils and Grease, Inspections and Restaurants
The purpose of this project is to determine the location of restaurants in Seaside and distinguish which ones have passed inspection from the city for the year 2010-2011. The city inspected whether or not they were dumping large amounts of grease in the local sewage system. Due to the fact that large amounts of grease […]
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Homelessness Assessment
The purpose of this project is to develop new analysis tools to assess the size, location, and change in Auburn’s homeless populations. Students will assess current practices and strategies used by Auburn and other municipalities, and describe potential new tools appropriate for Auburn. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Livable […]
Georeferenced Easement Map for the Sustainable City of Seaside
The purpose of this project is to help the City of Seaside reduce the amount of paper files on easements, and to create a single map through ArcGIS for future ease of use. According to the EPA, about 69 million tons of paper are used in the U.S. each year. The Sustainable City of Seaside […]
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Easement Map Project
The purpose of this project is to help the City of Seaside reduce the amount of paper files on easements, and to create a single map through ArcGIS for future ease of use. According to the EPA, about 69 million tons of paper are used in the U.S. each year. The Sustainable City of Seaside […]
Organizational Models for the Monroe Cultural Collaborative
The purpose of this project is to identify potential organizational models that the Monroe Cultural Collaborative (MCC) could emulate for the purpose of more efficient and effective stewardship of the arts in City of Monroe. For this purpose, we conducted market research on arts organizations from different parts of the United States based on similar […]
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Psu Undergraduate Internship Program
The PSU Office of Human Resources requested for LER 460 students to develop and design an outline for an exciting and educationally-focused program that provides the interns with a meaningful and well-balanced experience. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Tom Hogan Labor […]
Connectivity Element for Comprehensive Plan
The purpose of a connectivity element is for the city to be more strategic in its efforts to physically, socially, culturally, and economically connect Auburn. This project includes a problem assessment, mapping exercise, and development of suggestions for code updates and infrastructure improvements for physical connectivity. The deliverable will be provided in a format resembling […]