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Professor Mark Oleinik’s students recommend engineering updates for existing structures in this Monona park, which aim to “engage and inspire” community involvement in Winnequah’s recreational opportunities. (UniverCity Year project final report) […]

Read More… from Civil Engineering Capstone course provides actionable engineering updates to Winnequah Park

Professor Greg Harrington’s students develop park improvements—which include a wetlands boardwalk, natural playground, and more—to increase recreational engagement. […]

Read More… from Civil engineering students create a master redesign for Ahuska Park

UW-Madison students and professors work with the City of Monona to improve environmental conditions and community interaction within popular public park […]

Read More… from Landscape Architecture students create an ecologically-friendly redesign for Ahuska Park

In 2007, the City of Monona—a small city of 8,000 residents located near Downtown Madison, Wisconsin—adopted a Strategic Housing Plan in 2007, which had “the goals of providing a diverse range of housing options for its residents, encouraging homeownership for first-time homebuyers, and promoting maintenance and improvement of its existing housing stock,” yet the unprecedented […]

Read More… from Students identify areas for investment and development for Monona housing

With the guidance of Professor Carolina Sarmiento, Maria Castillo expands on research completed by two former UniverCity Year courses to better comprehend Monona resident’s transportation habits and needs. […]

Read More… from UW-Madison student conducts survey into Monona residents’ transportation patterns