Build upon the “available property” inventory database created in PC02 and the Data Sciences club exercise (Spring 2023, UW-Tacoma AI Club) to deliver a visual map of potentially developable property parcels for housing across the county, with particular focus on these 11 communities: Long Beach (municipality), Ilwaco (municipality), South Bend (municipality), Raymond (municipality), Ocean Park […]
Following a comprehensive evaluation of information technology operations within Chippewa County and its neighboring counties, a Wisconsin School of Business graduate student recommended a phased implementation plan for balancing workloads and improving efficiencies within the county’s IT department. This report includes an analysis of existing department processes and compares these with staffing levels and workload […]
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A group of students conducted in-depth research into areas of Chippewa County’s IT department, including ticket management, system categorization, and staff training with the goal of addressing efficiency and effectiveness. They ultimately recommended five strategic solutions that address current challenges and potential future developments. UniverCity Alliance contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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CampusRoots is a sustainability-driven initiative led by Professor Dr Che Zalina Zulkifli with the EduGreen Centre Student Committee at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), in strategic partnership with Urbanest Sdn. Bhd., PPD Bagan Datuk Perak, MARDI an eco-focused industry and local governments collaborator. This project embodies the principles of the EPIC-N model, integrating academic knowledge, […]
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This is a class project for JCOM472 Public Relations Campaigns class, and we are creating an updated communications plan for the City of Silverton. The campaign seeks to boost resident participation and increase the frequency and accessibility of news that will stay true to the City of Silverton’s small-town values. This includes details such as […]
Working to increase public trust and engagement within the City of Silverton, students in the Strategic Social Media class conducted a social media auditand curated recommendations for the city to enhance engagement through social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube provide an accessible platform for cities and residents to communicate with […]
Exploring kit-of-parts construction, the Timber Tectonics team designed and prototyped an emergency shelter using modular stressed-skin panels, facilitating building expansion and sustainable reuse in alternative configurations. A kit-of-parts is a subset of building prefabrication in which building components are pre-engineered and prefabricated into standardized units from raw materials. The benefits of kit-of- parts construction are […]
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The Public Relations Strategic Planning course at the University of Oregon partnered with the Salem Police Department to develop a campaign to increase trust between the public and the community. While each group focused on distinct publics and created several strategies and tactics, all campaigns shared a common goal: to improve the levels of trust […]
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During the fall of 2024, the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) offered a course at the University of Oregon titled “Urban Transportation.” Students in an Urban Transportation course worked with the City of Gresham to revitalize the city’s downtown. Students gathered information about the study area through a meeting with city staff, […]
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Graduate Planning students worked with the City of Bend to redesign a 35-acre commercial site (the Project) over fall term 2024. Four teams applied a unique theme to the project, ranging from Walkability and Transportation; Climate Resilience; Placemaking; to Equitable Community. This report synthesizes each team’s findings, approach, and design proposal. It integrates data-driven insights, […]
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