DuBois is a small community in north central Pennsylvania. Its Mainstreet program, Downtown DuBois Inc., works to enhance and provide direct services to improve commerce and economic opportunities, promote cultural and community assets, and encourage rehabilitation and beautification of properties. With the advance of small skill games in communities like DuBois with no required oversight, […]
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The Borough of State College does not have a designated arts organization or a cultural district. Instead, art and cultural activities are managed by a variety of organizations, including a well-established arts festival (Arts Fest) in the summer, a number of non-profit and/or Penn State owned venues, and regional organizations. State College would like to […]
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The USDA office in Huntingdon County is interested in promoting regenerative farming practices. While there has been some interest among the farming community, more could be done. The USDA office would like to provide leadership by working with local farmers to explore regenerative practices and possibly establish demonstration sites. Students had the opportunity to visit […]
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State College Borough aspires to establish a vibrant art and cultural district in the downtown area, while also advancing its ambitious sustainability goals. To that end, an artistic and graphic interpretation of the SDGs has been considered in various applications. Most recently, borough leadership noted mural art applications inside parking garages in towns of similar […]
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 […]