As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread across all sectors, including local government, Iowa County sought to develop policy guidance for its employees. This report includes a Generative AI Use Policy and a User Guide to empower county employees to utilize Generative AI in ways that safeguard data privacy, security, and accuracy. […]
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The Mukilteo Public Works Department is currently modernizing its asset tracking system. One major component is mapping all of the city-maintained road signs throughout the city and determining the condition as well as the need for replacement. City staff will train the CEP student team in the subject matter, and students will survey the city […]
The Mukilteo GIS department is currently developing an online historic walking map. They are interested in expanding this project to include city recreational opportunities, points of interest, and other features to encourage tourism and economic development in the city. The CEP student team will partner with the City to further develop this tool and advise […]
The City of Mukilteo relies on a Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts (PROSA) Plan as one of its major policies directing the development of parks and recreation programs. Following our comprehensive plan update, the city needs to update its 2017 PROSA plan to better align with the city’s policy direction and meet certain grant […]
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Over time, the renovation of Jim Holm Park has risen in priority with the City of Granite Falls. The park renovation has the potential to help address the many needs of various age and recreational interest groups. The City wishes to be quite intentional in how it determines these needs on this signature park property. […]
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 […]
The Port of Willapa Harbor hosts numerous businesses dedicated to growing cannabis indoors. The economics for cannabis production and value-added products continues to evolve as additional states pursue legalization and changes are proposed for federal restrictions on banking services and controlled substance use. Existing tenants of the Port who grow cannabis and/or prepare/distribute cannabis-based products […]
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Pacific County Economic Development Council’s interest in a conference center for Long Beach has been nurtured for many years. The convention center presents an opportunity to grow tourism revenues through group travel for meetings, conferences, education events, and other programs that can be highly valued. The appeal of such visitor traffic is especially compelling for […]
Pacific County Economic Development Council is working to create a plan for an “industry cluster” of business and educational resources that specifically addresses their growing marine services sector. This cluster would bring together marine and maritime-dependent businesses, innovators, and educators for local sourcing of expertise necessary to support modern vessel maintenance and operations. Attention will […]
This project will focus on a plan for downtown Raymond’s revitalization, emphasizing infrastructure improvements and economic development for “Main Street,” and considering a “creative district” attraction/development. Community, Environment, and Planning (CEP) students will interview Raymond stakeholders (city staff, council, and community leaders), and produce a final report summarizing their findings, relevant case studies, analysis, and […]