Analyze existing business clusters in Rosemount and Dakota County, identify opportunities for synergies between existing businesses and clusters, and create a marketing strategy to attract or grow synergistic businesses. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Lee Munnich Public Affairs Local Government / […]
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Accessibility, Usability, and Search Engine Optimization of MyMonona Website
Analyze the accessibility, usability and search-engine friendliness of the City of Monona website, making suggestions for improvement. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Dorothea Salo Library and Information Studies Distinguished Faculty Associate salo@wisc.edu (608) 263-2900 Local Government […]
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Childhood Maltreatment
Analyze the incidence and impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the County, and identify opportunities to build resistance, support families, and strengthen communities to reduce the incidence of childhood maltreatment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ezra Golberstein Public Health Local […]
Honoring Pflugerville’s History
An open-air commemoratve park located on existng unused lots in the Colored Additon area of Pfugerville ofers a creatve place making opton that honors both the Additon’s heritage and current residents. The site would memorialize the history behind the Additon’s establishment and the stories of the families and organizatons that created and sustained the area. […]
Fostering Employer-Assisted Workforce Housing
Analyze different Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) models to determine effectiveness at attracting and retaining a workforce and identify specific businesses or business sectors in Scott County that would benefit from and potentially participate in an EAH initiative in the county. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact […]
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Modelling of the Implementation of a Shared Bus and Bike Lane along W. Alisal Street in Salinas
Alisal’s history helped develop Salinas as one of the top fresh produce distributors in the country. However, with progress comes change, and Alisal street has transformed into a long stretch of residential homes. Likewise, population and traffic has increased exponentially, minimizing the degree of overall safety. The objective of this study is to figure out […]
Development of a Computer-based Citizen Input Data Acquisition System
Allows for a static but systematic collection of data with citizen input across a range of city services and facilities; has a dynamic element with one or more modules for specific purposes to collect data from various populations; allows data collection on particular topics such as citizen choices when allocating finite funds. Read the final […]
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Monona Drive Site Analysis
Alternative physical and financial plans will be developed for specific sites in Monona ready for potential redevelopment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact Tom Landgraf Real Estate and Urban Land Economics tlandgraf@wisc.edu Local Government / Community Contact […]
Initiatives & Incubators: Innovative Ideas for Supporting Small Businesses in Alton
Alton, Illinois is seated in the heart of the United States on the Mississippi River. This modest city is rich with history, beautiful sights, as well as unique potential. Even though the population is on a slight decline, there are still plenty of opportunities for economic growth. Small business entrepreneurs can utilize mentoring, training, and […]
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McMinn County Rails-to-Trails & Greenway Master Plan
An abandoned railroad track provides an opportunity to expand the McMinn County greenway system. The 6 miles of track existing between Athens and Englewood has already been partially prepared for conversion to a greenway trail. The railroad tracks have been removed and the length of the site has been leveled, compacted, and, in some locations, […]
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