This addendum report provides an expanded geospatial analysis of the seismic vulnerability analysis first conducted in Geography 584 during the Spring 2025 semester (Chavez, 2025) as well as additional qualitative evaluation of seismic risk in National City. The initial scope of this project was to identify seismic vulnerability within residential structures built prior to 1980. […]
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This report presents research and recommendations developed by students in Dr. Shawn Flanigan’s Public Administration (PA 660) course at San Diego State University through a semester-long collaboration between the Sage Project and the Euclid Stewards Project (ESP). The report identifies strategies for sustaining and institutionalizing the ESP, created by the Urban Collaborative Project (UCP), beyond […]
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This report, developed by San Diego State University (SDSU) Master of City Planning students through the SDSU Sage Project in collaboration with The Urban Collaborative Project (UCP) and residents of the Encanto Neighborhoods, presents a comprehensive Community-Led Maintenance Plan (CLMP) as part of the Euclid Stewards Project. This planning document establishes a vision and strategic […]
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This community needs assessment report is the result of a collaboration between the City of National City, San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Center for Regional Sustainability (CRS) via the Sage Project, and undergraduate researchers from the SDSU Sociology 407 course: Survey and Experimental Research Methods. The purpose of this collaboration was to collect survey data […]
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San Diego State University (SDSU) students, through the Sage Project and Dr. Justina Jose’s Public Administration 450 course on Fiscal and Policy Budgeting, partnered with leaders from the City of National City to address real-world challenges related to economic conditions, public finance, and infrastructure resilience. Through this collaboration, students conducted applied research to support city […]
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Communities across Arizona are increasingly focused on long-term water sustainability and public awareness, creating opportunities to engage younger generations in conservation efforts through education, outreach, and community-based initiatives. This project will explore youth engagement strategies centered around water conservation, with an emphasis on empowering students and young residents to become active participants in promoting sustainable […]
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The City of Kingman, located in northwestern Arizona on the Colorado Plateau, is shaped by its historic resources, transportation legacy along Historic Route 66, and proximity to regional recreational assets, and is seeking planning strategies that preserve its historic significance while strengthening downtown economic activity. As the City examines connectivity, visibility, and traveler engagement within […]
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The Town of Miami is a historically significant community with a rich architectural and cultural legacy that reflects its mining heritage. As the community looks toward revitalization and long-term economic resilience, the Town is seeking to strengthen its historic preservation framework to better protect its assets, support local property owners, and enhance its appeal to […]
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The Vision: The Badilisha Digital Resource Centers (DRC) project is a school-community affiliate initiative that transforms educational institutions into hubs for regional digital resilience. By leveraging professional-grade telecommunications infrastructure, we create a “Digital Commons” where university innovation directly fuels community economic growth. Partners & University Assets: Building on my foundation as an alumnus of Uganda […]
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This report contains a series of policy proposals developed by San Diego State University (SDSU) students, in collaboration with National City officials and the SDSU Sage Project, to increase the use of existing earthquake preparedness resources among National City residents. The primary focus of student research was the California Earthquake Brace + Bolt program and […]
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