Orange County is home to a strong local foods economy and a thriving tourism industry. Purdue Extension is partnering with students in the Media School to conduct surveys and interviews that will shed light on the community’s readiness for partnerships in agritourism and the best strategies for promoting agritourism in the future. Read the final […]
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Our group assisted in the update of the 20 to 40-year plan for Fremont Boulevard (Blvd) in Seaside. Our choice was influenced by the demand for attention the street displays through its lack of vibrancy and modernization. Our group sought to incorporate vibrancy and modernization into our proposal with biophilic design elements and attributes (Kellert, […]
On October 3rd, 2014 the Lake Boys Team travelled to Jonestown, TX to conduct a Quadruple Net Value assessment of the town. The goal was to evaluate Jonestown along the lines of its Social/Cultural, Economic, Environmental and Sensory value as a place and make recommendations to city leadership on how these aspects can be improved […]
New technology related to unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones), has significant implications across many platforms (privacy, federal laws, state laws, property laws, safety, etc.), coupled with licensing and registration requirements. This project would help develop, identify, and analyze the implications of using drones to support city services, in order to determine whether the city […]
Obtain and analyze data from the Adult Detention Center (ADC) to gain a better understanding of the health needs of individuals at the facility, propose strategies and interventions to reduce the prevalence of unmet health needs, and improve outcomes to realize Ramsey County’s vision of a community where all are valued and thrive. Read the […]
One component of the Bike Master Plan is the design and placement of bike racks, including during winter months. Students will design bike racks for campus, based on criteria provided by Facilities and background research on bike racks and available technology. Preschoolers at the University of St. Thomas Child Development Center will collaborate on the […]
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Most of the roads in the neighborhood excluding 8th Street and 9th Street allow two-way traffic flow. With the exemption of a few stop signs, there are yield only signs for traffic traveling northbound or southbound throughout the neighborhood. Additionally, from observation of the neighborhood, many roads show asphalt damage such as alligator cracking, block […]
Much of Tacoma’s appeal comes from the uniqueness and spirit of our neighborhoods. As the lifeblood of the city, it is vital that we continue to provide support and seek out opportunities and projects that make the places people live better. A pathway to make good decisions is an analytic tool, which will be used […]
Needs for gaining “true representation” of citizen input; ethical issues in collecting, analyzing, storing, using, and presenting citizen input data; recommendations for collecting of citizen data including computer-based surveys, social media, and city hosted face-to-face events. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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Nestled along U.S. Highway 97 in Central Oregon lies the city of La Pine. With a population of around 2,000, La Pine is a smaller city in Oregon. It is also one of the state’s newest cities: La Pine was incorporated in 2006 as a part of Deschutes County. La Pine is an emerging city […]