The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry is interested in regenerating core sites using best management practices that encourage natural regeneration. In part due to practice of high grading and other economic trends, Pennsylvania forests contain more low-grade wood than ever, hence the Bureau is interested to identify markets and/or usage of […]
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ClearWater Conservancy is the preeminent conservation organization in the Centre region. The organization’s work includes stewardship activities and land conservation. ClearWater’s premier outreach activity is Centred Outdoors which offers guided walks and hikes in the region to familiarize participants with the natural environment, the work of the organization, and to promote heathy activities. Their logo was […]
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To help the Village of Mount Pleasant effectively plan and budget for the replacement of equipment across departments, this report provides an equipment replacement schedule for years 2025 through 2040. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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To boost awareness of the Village of Taylor as a great place to visit and live, journalism students developed proposals for merchandise, events, and social media. The campaign’s goal is to draw tourists and recruit new permanent residents to “live and travel the true Wisconsin way.” Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Through a promotional campaign centered around the phrase “it takes a village,” journalism students created a brand proposal, materials like merchandise, postcards, pamphlets; events, and collaborations with small businesses to create a strong sense of community identity in Melrose. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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The Granite Falls City Council has directed staff to seek a functional design for lots adjacent to the “Granite Falls Municipal Campus”, which could include an open space plaza area for civic events and a future community center building. The City of Granite Falls wishes to receive sound assistance to evaluate all options surrounding land […]
The Port of Willapa Harbor hosts numerous businesses dedicated to growing cannabis indoors. The economics for cannabis production and value-added products continues to evolve as additional states pursue legalization and changes are proposed for federal restrictions on banking services and controlled substance use. Existing tenants of the Port who grow cannabis and/or prepare/distribute cannabis-based products […]
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Pacific County Economic Development Council’s interest in a conference center for Long Beach has been nurtured for many years. The convention center presents an opportunity to grow tourism revenues through group travel for meetings, conferences, education events, and other programs that can be highly valued. The appeal of such visitor traffic is especially compelling for […]
Pacific County Economic Development Council is working to create a plan for an “industry cluster” of business and educational resources that specifically addresses their growing marine services sector. This cluster would bring together marine and maritime-dependent businesses, innovators, and educators for local sourcing of expertise necessary to support modern vessel maintenance and operations. Attention will […]
This project will focus on a plan for downtown Raymond’s revitalization, emphasizing infrastructure improvements and economic development for “Main Street,” and considering a “creative district” attraction/development. Community, Environment, and Planning (CEP) students will interview Raymond stakeholders (city staff, council, and community leaders), and produce a final report summarizing their findings, relevant case studies, analysis, and […]