As a sprawling metro region, the City of Phoenix is a desert city with warm temperatures year-round. As an alternative to turf lawns, the City prioritizes the use of xeriscaping as a sustainable alternative to typical residential landscaping. In the interest of conserving water, the City promotes low water-use landscaping, or xeriscaping. After the successful […]
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The Town of Miami, located at the heart of the Copper Corridor, is planning for a new era of growth and development as more residents move to the area to support mining operations in the region. Downtown Miami is the center of the community, as it is home to Town Hall, a variety of local […]
Students prepared recommendations and business plans for child care, education, housing, and transportation cooperatives in Stoughton. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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The final Depot Hill framework plan utilizes historic and cultural preservation strategies that promote historic and cultural tourism, connect new development to historical site uses, and create mixed use spaces which support the existing character. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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For a capstone project, this student analyzed and redesigned an area of Stoughton known as Depot Hill, considering elements like green space, murals, and signage to improve the space for residents and make it pedestrian friendly. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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This project manual includes concepts, drawings, and written materials to guide the revitalization of the historic 1892 School building in a way that could host the proposed Innovation Center Stoughton. UniverCity Year Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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As a sprawling metro region, the City of Phoenix is a desert city with warm temperatures year-round. As an alternative to turf lawns, the City prioritizes the use of xeriscaping as a sustainable alternative to typical residential landscaping. In the interest of conserving water, the City promotes low water-use landscaping, or xeriscaping. After the successful […]
A municipal Public Works Department is critical to providing essential community services, ensuring a high quality of life for its residents. As communities in the Phoenix Metro are experiencing exponential growth, especially the Town of Gilbert, there are opportunities for regional collaboration for solid waste and recycling services. As the recycling economy is expected to […]
The Town of Gilbert is a fast-growing community in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area with a population of over 270,000 residents who are eager to have a positive impact on their community. The Public Works Department Solid Waste & Recycling and Environmental Compliance Divisions are interested in exploring new, innovative communication strategies […]
The Town of Gilbert is a municipality in the East Valley within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. With incredible population growth over the past decade, the Town is committed to maintaining high quality services and amenities while continuing to plan for growth and development. As the Public Works Department is key to providing services to Town […]