Does data make a Smart Building? Understanding your energy and water performance through a benchmarked “score” (e.g., a rating that compares against your peers such as the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey or EPA Portfolio Manager) is often touted as the first step to energy management. However, every building operator says that their building is […]
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Dicksinson developed its first Comprehensive Plan. Nestled between League City and Texas City along the Gulf Freeway south of Houston, Dickinson is home to orginial Italian settlers from Galveston, and therefore rich in history. Economic development and the desire for greater open space were two focus areas for the community. Read the final student report […]
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Develop education and outreach strategies that assist businesses in the community to address water and energy conservation, as well as surface water protection, through their operations and site management. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Mark Pedelty Communication Studies Local Government / […]
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Develop marketing materials and strategies that can be used to promote the sustainability benefits of SouthWest Transit’s services. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Hyejoon Rim Journalism and Mass Communication Local Government / Community Contact Matt Fyten […]
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Develop strategies to improve access to shared forms of transportation, such as bike- and car-sharing programs, among low-income residents. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Andrew Guthrie Public Affairs Research Fellow guth0064@umn.edu Local Government / Community Contact Emily Carr Development Project Coordinator, […]
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Develop a water conservation and education program to reduce outdoor water use for lawn irrigation in the City of Victoria. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Catherine Twohig Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Local Government / Community Contact Cara Geheren […]
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