New technology related to unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones), has significant implications across many platforms (privacy, federal laws, state laws, property laws, safety, etc.), coupled with licensing and registration requirements. This project would help develop, identify, and analyze the implications of using drones to support city services, in order to determine whether the city […]
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Integrating Health and Justice: An Evaluation of Health Needs in Ramsey County’s Justice System
Obtain and analyze data from the Adult Detention Center (ADC) to gain a better understanding of the health needs of individuals at the facility, propose strategies and interventions to reduce the prevalence of unmet health needs, and improve outcomes to realize Ramsey County’s vision of a community where all are valued and thrive. Read the […]
Designing Bike Racks for the University of St. Thomas
One component of the Bike Master Plan is the design and placement of bike racks, including during winter months. Students will design bike racks for campus, based on criteria provided by Facilities and background research on bike racks and available technology. Preschoolers at the University of St. Thomas Child Development Center will collaborate on the […]
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Road Diet modelling and its effects on traffic and pedestrian counts on W. Alisal Street in Salinas
model we were able to pose recommendations best suited to support the road diet. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable City Years Program Contact Info University Faculty Contact Daniel Fernandez Natural Sciences Professor, School of Natural Sciences dfernandez@csumb.edu Local Government / Community Contact James Serrano […]
Strategies for Infill Development in Monroe
Monroe Redevelopment Authority has identified 7 sites that would be ideal for redevelopment. These seven sights are primarily owned by the city and are currently under used or entirely vacant lots. All 7 sites would be ideal for either residential development, commercial development, or mixed use. The primary goals of redevelopment in these areas are […]
Monterey Growery
Monterey Growery Experiences, or MGE for short, will provide Seaside visitors and residents with tours of the local marijuana facilities. Through our tours, we hope to educate participant as to what cannabis means to the California economy and community. Seeing various cannabis operations, such as the growing, testing, labelling, and selling, we hope, will help […]
South Campus Neighborhood Project Transportion Study 3rd Street & 4th Street One-Way Conversion
Most of the roads in the neighborhood excluding 8th Street and 9th Street allow two-way traffic flow. With the exemption of a few stop signs, there are yield only signs for traffic traveling northbound or southbound throughout the neighborhood. Additionally, from observation of the neighborhood, many roads show asphalt damage such as alligator cracking, block […]
Neighborhood Health Livability Indicators
Much of Tacoma’s appeal comes from the uniqueness and spirit of our neighborhoods. As the lifeblood of the city, it is vital that we continue to provide support and seek out opportunities and projects that make the places people live better. A pathway to make good decisions is an analytic tool, which will be used […]
Ethical Needs Analysis for Collecting Citizen Input
Needs for gaining “true representation” of citizen input; ethical issues in collecting, analyzing, storing, using, and presenting citizen input data; recommendations for collecting of citizen data including computer-based surveys, social media, and city hosted face-to-face events. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Smart Communities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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Wikiup Junction Community Advisory Council
Nestled along U.S. Highway 97 in Central Oregon lies the city of La Pine. With a population of around 2,000, La Pine is a smaller city in Oregon. It is also one of the state’s newest cities: La Pine was incorporated in 2006 as a part of Deschutes County. La Pine is an emerging city […]