Recommendations for Future Growth and Development of Parks and Recreation System

The City of New Albany is committed to a quality parks and recreation system that delivers high-quality parks, trails, recreation programs, facilities, and events for all residents, while contributing to the economic well-being of the City. Faculty and students conducted research to provide a guide for future growth and development of New Albany’s parks and […]

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Activity Center Identification in Medford, OR

The City of Medford seeks to identify activity centers to achieve an array of policy goals, including those that foster nodal development, increase residential density, and encourage alternate forms of transportation. Through the University of Oregon’s Sustainable City Year Program, a class of graduate students from the Community and Regional Planning program identified and analyzed […]

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Branding and Marketing for the City of New Albany

The City of New Albany has a marketing presence in print and social media, and is interested in developing a cohesive brand identity that encompasses the city’s sense of place and its assets such as schools, housing, healthcare, business and industry, recreation and location. The marketing and branding plan should capture the essence of the […]

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Retaining UI Graduates in Iowa City

The City of Iowa City requested that students in the Entrepreneurial Management Institutes’ Business Consulting Course research what young professionals are looking for in a place to live, create messages that the City and ICAD could use to market the ways in which Iowa City fulfills these criteria, and research the strategies and platforms that […]

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Modeling Pollutant Levels in Lake Orono After Rainfall Events

The City of Elk River is working to improve water quality in its lakes and rivers. As a part of this effort, Elk River is examining the overall management of Lake Orono to build a better understanding of the lake as a whole. Environmental Problem Solving students will build upon the work of Aquatic Biology […]

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Website and Social Media for the City of Charleston

The City of Charleston is interested in establishing an online presence through a website and social media channels, as well as a community calendar to serve as a single source of information for public events. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura Martin M Partner Director […]

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Improving Civic and Community Engagement

The City of Albany’s Parks & Recrea on Department (P&R) worked with public rela ons students at the University of Oregon to nd solu ons to increase community engagement and improve trust among Albany residents. The following report includes recommenda ons from ve di erent plans created by student teams during the academic term, with […]

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Healthy Hometown Application

The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation presents the Healthy Hometown award annually to encourage and reward exemplary community health and wellness in municipalities across the state. Faculty and students will work alongside community leaders to create the grant application based on Charleston’s ordinances, policies, events, and programs. Read the final student report […]

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2019 Healthy Hometown Application

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation presents the Healthy Hometown award annually to encourage and reward exemplary community health and wellness in minucipalities across the state. Faculty and students worked alongside community leaders to create the grant application based on Lexington’s environmental ordinances and policies, reduced tobacco use, community wellness infrastructure and […]

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Alexa Technology Application: State College

The borough of State College would like to implement Alexa technology as a communication and information option for its residents. In this first approach of implementation, students in IST 440 will explore options for dissemination of information on parking availability in the borough. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable […]

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