Whipple Dam State Park administration in Huntingdon County is interested in exploring solar for a new facility as the state park system aims for carbon neutrality. As the state park is surrounded by forest, this project primarily focuses on siting building for optimal energy generation while being conveniently located for users. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact […]
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South Fayette Township School District consists of one large campus that accommodates all district buildings available for expansion and other uses. The District would like to have its buildings reflect its progressive stance and also explores educational opportunities from solar applications. Through this project, students worked with the District to make a more informed decisions […]
The Hazleton Police Department moved to a new facility that used to be a former school in City of Hazleton. The school building has received energy efficient upgrades and the City administration is interested in exploring solar for and adjacent to the building to offset its energy use. Students explored the feasibility of rooftop solar […]
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Thompson Woods Preserve (TWP) is a 43.36-acre natural area consisting of trails and natural ecological features. This public preserve offers a unique natural setting within walking distance of the surrounding urban environment of downtown State College and the Pennsylvania State University. TWP property is jointly owned by College Township and the Borough of State College. […]
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Little Leaf Farms, a hydroponic greenhouse operation that grows lettuce, occupies about 160 acres of land on a mountaintop near Hazleton, PA. Its greenhouses do not cover all the land and its operation produces nutritious peat and ‘waste’ water – water enriched with nutrients for growing the lettuce. Little Leaf is interested in learning how […]
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The Mapuche Community of Campo La Cruz was settled on the outskirts of Junín, Buenos Aires, Argentina, following a process of colonization and conquest during the 19th century. Located on the temperate plains of the humid pampas, its ecosystem consists of grasslands and prairies, although the expansion of agriculture and the city replaced much of […]
Two UniverCity Alliance Scholars developed and distributed a community survey to gain feedback from residents on their priorities for environmental sustainability. This input informed the final report, which recommends actions and potential funding sources to support environemntal sustainability initiatives related to energy, waste, wetland protection, and flood and climate resilience. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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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. […]
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 […]