Four groups of students created unique geothermal system design proposals for the Appleton International Airport that would would support at least 25% of total heating and cooling demands in passenger terminal and ancillary buildings. Team Alpha design solution: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/2c1lmmqh1fcqg7qymkxgx27dwa4449siTeam Delta design solution: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/kddj4nu9u775hj37nqclmo2efb9c6bn2Team Epsilon design solution: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1221574087918?s=nq1fskzrjlcyknwfy2d2uj8m2pfb29urTeam Omicron design solution: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/5g8y0vbbodcvcreypv2pwlvj0qlihgua UniverCity Year Contact Info: […]
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This report proposes solutions that the airport can implement to expand its sustainability goals to achieve net zero energy including airport vehicle and equipment electrification, on-site solar photovoltaic installations, on-site anaerobic digestion and zero waste, inland offshore wind farm and on-site vertical axis wind turbines, water conservation and reywater use, investments in utility scale renewable […]
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In 2011, Appleton International Airport (ATW) was one of 10 airports selected nationally by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to participate in an initial Sustainable Master Plan Pilot Program. That program resulted in a Sustainability Plan developed in 2012. Approximately 85% of the 2012 SustainableMaster Plan initiatives have been completed and ATW is now developing […]
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To meet Appleton International Airport’s (ATW) goal to exist as a net-zero energy facility by 2030, we have researched options that will be effective,economical, and visible to the community. Our main goal for this project was to enhance ATW’s current renewable energy system’s self-sufficiency capabilitywithin eight years. To this end, we researched various energy creation […]
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Geography students learned about the sustainability features at the Appleton International Airport and created a video, infographics, social media templates, and photos that highlight the terminal’s skylights, solar panels, biofiltration basin, and the net-zero energy private terminal. Video link: https://mediaspace.wisc.edu/media/UCY+Appleton+Airport+Sustainability+Video/1_acn8z8t8 UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Two groups of students created marketing strategies and tools, including newly developed websites, draft social media posts, recorded radio advertisements, ready-to-print educational and informational pamphlets, interactive events calendars, and promotional videos. The purpose of these materials was to create a coordinated communications campaign promoting the variety of offerings at the center. There are two links […]
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This project resulted in revised communications materials outlining the educational programs, outdoor recreation opportunities, and biodiversity efforts available at Mosquito Hill Nature Center. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Three Wisconsin School of Business graduate students students created a sustainable business plan to draw more families to Mosquito Hill Nature Center, establish an easier online payment systems, develop new programming, and encourage visitors to participate in revenue-generating events. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Outagamie County in Wisconsin has a pressing need for more diverse housing types due to the underproduction of housing and future population growth. NIMBYism (Not In My Backyard) is hindering the progress of new developments. NIMBYism is caused by various factors such as fear of change and distrust in new potential community members. YIMBYism (Yes […]
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During the spring 2022 semester, the students in AAE 323 worked on a project to help Outagamie County understand and evaluate cooperative solutions to their childcare crisis. The following report includes the work students completed regarding various cooperative models that are used for delivering childcare services. The report includes sections on parent led cooperatives, worker […]
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