Teachers and students from FCITEC coordinated their courses around a project focused on community activity in Valle de las Palmas (municipality of Tecate, Baja California). This section of the project analyzes the legal, hydrological, resource management, and project administration aspects of construction waste management the Valle de las Palmas area, considering its impact on the […]
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Teachers and students from FCITEC coordinated their courses around a project involving the community of Valle de las Palmas (municipality of Tecate, Baja California). The project seeks to evaluate the use of materials recovered from construction waste and glass in order to promote sustainable construction practices and mitigate the community’s vulnerability to soil, aquifer, and […]
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Esta propuesta responde a la necesidad de disminuir el impacto ambiental de la industria de la construcción. El proyecto pretende promover una gestión adecuada de los residuos de actividades de la industria de la construcción, mediante el diseño y aplicación de metodologías y estrategias con criterios AbE, que mitiguen la vulnerabilidad de la comunidad de […]
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LIRLAP takes a dynamic perspective and assesses the impacts of future urban growth and densification scenarios in Metro Manila on, first, the future growth of informal settlements by means of urban growth models considering the urban morphology and socio-economic factor and, second, on the future availability of land suitable for receiving resettlement (WP 1). Moreover, […]
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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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Adaptive reuse is a conceptual framework rooted in the intention to preserve existing buildings and urban spaces while adapting them to contemporary needs. It reflects a dual recognition of cultural-historical value and resource efficiency looking to keep the embedded narratives of a place while minimizing waste associated with demolition and reconstruction. This approach encompasses both […]
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Chang Moi district is selected as creative district by Thailand creative and design center since 2019. This district has known for various of culture movements and presently has rising numbers of new business such as cafe, bars, restaurant etc. On the other day, creative district does not just focus on present business, but also has […]
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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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This report presents a comprehensive assessment of seismic vulnerability in National City, completed by students from San Diego State University’s Geography 584 (GIS Applications) course in collaboration with the Sage Project and the City of National City. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the project combined a parcel-level inventory of residential buildings with geophysical and social […]
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“This report, developed through a partnership between the City of National City and San Diego State University’s C P 690 graduate course, presents a comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) addressing three primary natural threats: earthquakes, floods, and fires. In assessing these threats, the report identifies National City’s intersecting environmental, infrastructural, and social vulnerabilities, including aging […]
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