Students from the School of Art & Art history developed two public art pieces. The first project emblematizes the Decorah eagles in a sculpture that celebrates the natural assets of Winneshiek County. The second playfully acknowledges the mythical gnome-like “nisse” of Norwegian culture through several small ceramic doors and windows that will be displayed in […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Safe Routes to School
Students conducted walkability assessments in two rural Woodbury County Communities. Using data from the assessments, students used ArcGIS Online to create a map of each community’s walkability strengths and weaknesses. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Amy Fletcher Health and […]
Keep Columbus Beautiful Celebration
Students developed a series of events that aligned with Earth Day celebrations and involved residents. The final proposal outlined three goals and strategies: actively engage residents in community projects that incorporate sustainability; raise household awareness of resources to help sustain, build, and strengthen the community; and engage the youth and adolescent populations. Read the final […]
Reimagining the South Port of Dubuque
Students developed four design alternatives for the South Port in that were in line with the sustainable vision of Dubuque and based upon significant community input. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Charles Connerly Urban and Regional Planning Local Government […]
Catalyze + Connect
Student teams engaged a mixed-use design project at one of three specific sites in the City of Leander: Historic Downtown, TOD Red Line Station, and Central East. The architectural design project developed built spaces that speak to the community’s current and future identity. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Texas […]
Increasing Mobility in Dubuque: Developing Alternate Mode-Sharing Opportunities
Students addressed the affordability of transportation by examining opportunities such as car-sharing and bike-sharing in The City of Dubuque. Students analyzed the accessibility of the current transportation system; solicited feedback from focus groups comprised of likely end-users; and synthesized demographic data to access locational feasibility. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community […]
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North East Corridor Project
Students analyzed a land use plan against development in the northeast section of the city, and, where appropriate, enhanced the concepts contained in the plan. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Paul Hanley Civil and Environmental Engineering Local Government / […]
Strategic Public Relations Plan: Springfield Public Library
Springfield Public Library has been a fixture in the community for 104 years and was established in its current location in Springfield City Hall in 1981. The Library is planning for a new library facility and has tasked this class to develop a Strategic Public Relations Plan based on research surveys and interviews. Students performed […]
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Victoria Firefighter Recruitment/Retention and Staffing Model Study
Review the City of Victoria’s firefighter staffing model and identify options for meeting increased service needs that will result from anticipated future population growth. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Cambell Psychology Local Government / Community Contact Laurie Hokkanen […]
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Walking Map of Historic Monona
Research and design a walking map of historic Monona. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 University Faculty Contact William Gartner Geography Senior Lecturer william.gartner@wisc.edu (608) 890-3816 Local Government / Community Contact Brad Bruun Public Works Project Manager/GIS Specialist 608-222-2525 […]