The overall goal of this course was to enhance the attractiveness of La Pine for its citizens, visitors, and businesses. This goal was broken into three primary projects focusing on Urban Renewal, industry viability, and workforce evaluation. The overall objective for the first project was to provide best practices for Urban Renewal processes in the […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Pearl Island Recreational Corridor Conservation Plan
The Pearl Island Recreational Corridor is an 80-acre recreational property located in Brodhead, WI, just 10 miles north of the Wisconsin/Illinois border. This community project began in November 2012 when the property received a matching grant in order to fund recreational activity enhancement. There are three main ecosystems that were chosen for conservation biodiversity targets […]
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Navasota State of Community Report
The Navasota Comprehensive Plan strives to be a plan that addresses the needs and aspirations of the community both today and over the next 10 years. In order to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan reflects what the community desires, it is critical that community members are involved in the development and implementation of the plan. […]
Newberry Country Trail Strategic Public Relations
The Newberry Country Trail is a newly established tourist attraction in Central Oregon. The trail begins and ends in La Pine, Oregon, and is 153 miles long. Because the trail has not officially been introduced to the public, potential visitors are unaware of all it has to offer. The City of La Pine hopes to […]
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Artist Center, Architectural Design
The non-profit group Arts Altoona received a former five and dime building to be converted into a center for the arts in down town Altoona. A rust-belt city, Altoona hopes for a renaissance through development of a cultural district which is anchored by the Arts Altoona building. Architecture students are tasked with creating a vision […]
Navasota Comprehensive Plan
The Navasota Comprehensive Plan strives to be a plan that addresses the needs and aspirations of the community both today and over the next 10 years. In order to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan reflects what the community desires, it is critical that community members are involved in the development and implementation of the plan. […]
Examining the Urban Tree Canopy
The Metropolitan Council is interested in an exploratory study on the urban tree canopy to inform their future work and research regarding the urban tree canopy. Possible student research questions could include assessing gaps in the canopy, developing community engagement initiatives, examining the relationship between the canopy and stormwater, examining the relationship between the canopy […]
Sustainable Development Concept Plan for Rockwook
The intent of this concept plan is to create a safe and central place for diverse community groups to come together, for businesses to grow, and for the physical design of the streets to provide a healthy, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. The concept plan presented in the following report suggests steps for transitioning Rockwood back to a […]
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Green Cities
The Green Cities Project focuses on providing the City of Gresham with a set of policy and plan recommendations for the Springwater Community. Springwater, a 1272-acre site on the southeast edge of the Portland Metro Area, was added to the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) in 2002 and was the subject of the 2005 Springwater Community […]
Watts Bar Resort Master Plan
The goal of the project is to increase public recreational access and convention space in Rhea County. The project will provide additional lodging for the increasingly popular bass-fishing tournaments being held in nearby Dayton, and moreover provide meeting facilities for businesses and other convention groups in the region. Conducting detailed preliminary site analysis and incorporating […]