Urban and Regional Planning students studied the current state of the downtown area in Anamosa, Iowa and through research drafted a revitalization plan, Vision Anamosa, for local officials to use as they continue to build upon their current efforts. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Financial Study
Using data collected by the student field crew, Western’s Center for Economic & Business Research collaborated with a local contractor to determine a rough cost estimate for flood proofing measures around the city. (College of Business and Economics, winter 2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact […]
Working Towards Equity and Inclusion through Historic District Development
We believe that historic preservation should reflect the diversity of our history and communities, in order to recognize the contributions that underrepresented groups have made to our history and city. Currently, most of the City’s landmarks and historic districts are located in areas of the city which have traditionally had a greater awareness of planning […]
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Trails Economic Impact and Master Plan
Urban and Regional Planning students created the Trails economic impact plan that provides research on the benefits of the current trails system in Decorah, Iowa and provides recommendations on how to continue expanding it as well as a presentation displaying research and results, and a poster displaying research and results. Read the final student report […]
Wellman Sustainability Plan
Urban and Regional Planning students created The Wellman Sustainability Plan which centers on sustainability-oriented recommendations for the City of Wellman. Recommendations were drafted based on surveys, public meetings, and discussions with local officials. The Plan was a ten-year road map that… Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for […]
Housing and Equity
Urban and Regional Planning students examined trends of income inequality in the Iowa City metropolitan area and developed a plan identifying income inequality trends in Iowa City, case studies of similar areas, and strategies for supporting affordable housing in the community; poster displaying results and recommendations; and presentation displaying results and recommendations. Read the final […]
Boone County – High Trestle Trail Information Center Engineering & Design
University of Iowa students were tasked with completing preliminary design work for the High Trestle Trail Information Center requested by the Boone County Conservation Board. The project included the design of a small but unique partially enclosed shelter. The shelter will provide a space for information to be displayed and amenities for trail users such […]
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Brownfields/Green Neighborhoods: Integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek
University of Oregon students in a combined architecture and landscape architecture studio worked together to research and develop ideas for integrating Riverfront Park with Pringle Creek and for the redevelopment of downtown Salem’s South Waterfront. Working with City of Salem staff, students explored sustainable urban design-based approaches to the revitalization of the thirteenacre riverfront site […]
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City Center Urban Design Plan, Studio II
Under the guidance of Dr. Nick Zaferatos, students evaluated current conditions, community goals and policies, community preferences, infill development feasibility, and urban planning principles and practices, in order to develop a series of planning alternatives to guide the infill development in Ferndale’s city center. (ENVS 472, winter 2019 Read the final student report delivered to […]
City Center Urban Design Plan, Studio III
Under the guidance of Dr. Tammi Laninga, students worked to identify implementation strategies for design concepts developed in winter quarter’s urban planning studio course. This included regulatory reforms, development incentives, public and private investment opportunities, mobility improvement and implementation issues, and phased development plans. (ENVS 473, spring 2019 Read the final student report delivered to […]