This study asks whether residents of Gresham, Oregon value the benefits of mixed land use as indicated by higher housing prices in walkable neighborhoods, controlling for other factors that affect home prices. By controlling for these other factors, this analysis identifies key predictors of housing values in Gresham and teases out the association of walkability […]
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Student Apartment Price Models for the Glenwood Riverfront Development
This study examines the rent prices of the student housing apartment market surrounding the University of Oregon. The first key component of this study includes a Hedonic price model that helps evaluate what apartment complex amenities and characteristics are most important and influential in determining rental rates in the local community. Secondly, using the information […]
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Stormwater Design Of Suburban Park And Park Hills
Three teams will create plans to mitigate stormwater issues in Suburban Park and Park Hills. Students will propose solutions to erosion and flooding problems that are both cost effective and meet the needs of the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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DeWitt Referral Center Retail Management Recommendations
Through a graduate assistantship from the Tippie College of Business, an MBA student worked alongside IISC staff to develop recommendations for retail inventory management policies and procedures for the DeWitt Referral Center, a non-profit organization that serves a resource for local families experiencing hardship or crisis. Read the final student report delivered to the local […]
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Urban Ecological Design: The Booth-Kelly Eco-District Concept
This report presents a summary of student design process and urban design ideas for the Booth-Kelly Center in Springfield, Oregon. The report includes precedent studies of successful eco-communities around the world, working sustainable urban design practices, background information on the 17-acre site and how it can thrive independently, and individual student design proposals that recommend […]
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Salem Target Industry Analysis
This report presents the results of a focused analysis of selected target industries for the City of Salem. The purpose of this project is to support the city’s objective of fostering high wage job growth in Salem, provide market data on the target industries and recommend steps to better attract the target industries. The Community […]
Adaptive Reuse: A Public Saftey Facility for Redmond Police
This report summarizes the design proposals for an adaptive reuse public safety facility in Redmond, Oregon. The building is currently a National Guard training facility, but it is likely to be sold in the near future. The city is considering it as a future location for the Redmond Police Department, which is in desperate need […]
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School from Bench to Building: A New K-8 School in Springfield
This report explores issues, opportunities, and sixteen design proposals for the Jasper Natron site in Springfield, Oregon. The goal of this studio was to envision a school for Springfield that engaged its students on all scales, from furniture within the classroom to the overall site. The intent was to view the design of schools through […]
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Urban Design: Theory and Practice
This report focuses on preparing a comprehensive and context appropriate set of guidelines to advance the development of affordable/workforce housing in small towns and villages located in Dane County. The paper reflects the lessons learned from the previous two projects and the compilation of research we have conducted throughout the semester. Recommendations are feasible and […]
Safe Routes to School Planning Guide for the New Glarus School District and the Village of New Glarus
This report has been created under the scope of the UniverCity Year program, a collaborative partnership between communities across the State of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In partnership with Green County UniverCity Alliance, Village of New Glarus officials identified a need for a safe routes to school study for the New […]