Over the past decade Medford Oregon expanded their Neighborhood Watch program and increased the number of neighborhood watch groups they have in each section of the city. Using robust panel regression analysis we studied what effect this program had on crime rates of the treated areas. Our data included total number of crimes across 7 […]
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Overivew Consistent with the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS), Winneshiek sought to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen pollution from nonpoint sources. To achieve this goal, the County was interested in gaining information about land use and conservation practices in the area.Winneshiek County requested research on the following four topics: the presence, dimensions/acreage, and composition of existing […]
Offer enrichment and programming to inspire college-going aspirations and civic engagement among youth participating in summer programs at the Boys and Girls Club of New Albany. Youth also participated in an official community input session that is part of the Comprehensive Planning Process for the City of New Albany. Read the final student report delivered […]
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Old Town Pfugerville serves as an important anchor in the city. It captures the city’s historic character while showcasing the potental for Pfugerville’s future development. The city has undergone multple community engagement processes to understand community needs, desires, and visions for the future of Old Town. The “Old Town Pfugerville Vision Report”, “2030 Comprehensive Plan”, […]
Opioid addiction and management of addiction is an emerging issue in the United States, as well as in Green County, WI. Inpatient treatment facilities are traditionally the favored approach to opioid addiction management, partially due to the ability to directly supervise treatment. However, inpatient treatment can be expensive, due to staffing, operations, and facility maintenance […]
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Offer enrichment and programming to inspire college-going aspirations and civic engagement among youth participating in summer programs at the Community Student Learning Center and the Nollie Jenkins Family Center. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura Martin M Partner Director and Associate Director of the McLean […]
Muscatine was interested in developing its first dog park as a community amenity. Students surveyed best practices for dog parks in communities similar to Muscatine and identified recommended amenities, including water, water features, ground covering, benches, pavilions, fencing, walking paths, waste control, among others. Students created preliminary designs for the dog park, including potential planned […]
MFA student Ali Hval designed murals with “prairie style” themes for two downtown Mason City locations as part of the community’s “Building Our Brand” campaign. Ali also painted the mural designed for the Brick Furniture building. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University […]
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MFA student Ali Hval designed murals with “prairie style” themes for two downtown Mason City locations as part of the community’s “Building Our Brand” campaign. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ali Hval Art and Art History Local Government / […]
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MFA students in the School of Art and Art History created 10 small statues of nisse, gnome-like figures from Scandinavian folklore, for the 2015 Nordic Fest Celebration. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Josh Van Stippen Art and Art History […]