Undergraduate political science students will help public officials in Watertown address policy questions related to regulating homesharing services, such as Airbnb. The students will assist the Town with background research and policy analysis to help the Planning Commission make an informed public policy decision. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
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Under the guidance of Dr. Nick Zaferatos and Dr. Tammi Laninga, students wrote a community plan for Edison. The plan is based on community concerns and current needs. (ENVS 470, fall 2018; ENVS 472 winter 2018; ENVS 47s spring 2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact […]
Two teams of BE 460 students will work on projects for the Bellefonte Borough Composting Facility. One team will design a composting process that will result in a sellable product that can be purchased by residents. The second team will design the site layout of the composting facility by considering several factors and adhering to […]
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Under the direction of past SCP Coordinator, David Davidson, a field crew of students used surveyor’s instruments to measure the elevation of the ground floor of every building in West Stanwood. They gathered information about the size and type of each building’s foundation and performed some face-to-face interviews. Read the final student report delivered to […]
Two teams will continue the previous project to mitigate stormwater issues in Park Hills. Students will propose solutions to erosion and flooding problems that are both cost effective and meet the needs of the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Megan […]
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TriMet’s Southwest Corridor project proposes a 12-mile light rail line that will fill current service gaps and address future transportation demands in the rapidly growing areas of Beaverton, Durham, King City, Portland, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, and Washington County. The need for a Southwest Corridor light rail line is clear, with Interstate 5 travel times projected […]
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TTC is working with the City of Buffalo to provide feedback and guidance on the city’s comprehensive plan, which will direct the growth and development of the city for the next two decades. The main purpose of this collaboration is to create a community-wide vision for the future of the city by determining goals and […]
TTC is working with the City of Buffalo to provide feedback and guidance on the city’s comprehensive plan, which will direct the growth and development of the city for the next two decades. The main purpose of this collaboration is to create a community-wide vision for the future of the city by determining goals and […]
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Two groups of students will work on this project. One group of students will interview municipalities throughout Western Washington that currently use LID stormwater equipment and technology. From this, the students will create a report and presentation on the current LID maintenance cost, challenges and benefits. A second group will assess the maintenance, materials, labor […]
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TriMet is known for maintaining a robust transportation network in the Portland, Oregon region. Beyond the transportation services, TriMet works with municipalities in the region to make the area a better place to live. The Portland region is expected to grow by 400,000 people in the next 20 years. As the community grows, so will […]
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