Assess the city’s current development review process and regulations based on input from stakeholders, and provide recommendations for North St. Paul can enhance its process to signal that it is a “redevelopment-ready” community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Randi Nelson Organizational […]
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Aging in Place
Assess the economic, social, health, recreation, housing, transportation, and other needs of aging residents in North St. Paul, and identify programs or policies that will support residents aging in place in the city Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Lisa Edstrom Applied […]
Geographic Information Systems
As we move further into the information age, municipalities scattered across the United States are recognizing the value of utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to convey information about various public services to their public. Likewise, Logan City felt the need to update its Parks and Recreation website to include a new way for the public […]
Staff Satisfaction and Staff Development
Assess current staff satisfaction among city staff, including incentives or educational opportunities would encourage them to continue working at the city; develop recommendations for improving staff morale and fostering staff development. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Stacy Doepner-Hove Human Resources and […]
Investigating Alternative Methods for Property Assessment
Assess effectiveness of current property assessment methods, research areas that have implemented alternative property assessment methods to compare and contrast, research savings associated with alternative assessment methods, and propose policy changes to ensure, if new standards are adopted, they are able to be utilized in the future. Read the final student report delivered to the […]
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Orange County Recycling Co-Op: Addressing Obstacles to Sustainability
As the sole recycling service in Orange County, the Orange County Recycling Co-Op partnered with entrepreneurship students in the Kelley School of Business to brainstorm strategies for generating revenue, improving workflow efficiency, and increasing community education. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining […]
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Cost-Benefit Anaylsis of 911 Call Center Consolidation
As the link between residents and first responders, the 9-1-1 call centers in Green County, the City of Monroe, and the City of Brodhead serve a vital public safety function: the dispatchers in these centers serve as the first line of communication for emergencies, and work closely with law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services […]
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Orange County Recycling Co-Op: Creating a Brand
As the sole recycling service in Orange County, the Orange County Recycling Co-Op partnered with a graphic design student to create a new brand with the goal of more effectively engaging community members. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining Hoosier Communities Director […]
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Enviornmental Law: Green Building, Graywater, and Stormwater
As part of the Sustainable City Year partnership with the City of Salem, five students from the University of Oregon School of Law’s Environmental Law Clinic course researched sustainable building and stormwater management, focusing on topics including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, the use of graywater, and sustainable stormwater management tools. The […]
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Future-Proofing Comprehensive Plans in Eugene and Gresham
As part of the Sustainable City Year Program, students in Rebecca Lewis’s Growth Management course were asked to assess the comprehensive plans of the cities of Eugene and Gresham, Oregon. Students sought to determine each city’s readiness for the deployment of new mobility services and autonomous vehicle and the continued growth of e-commerce deliveries, along […]
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