As the link between residents and first responders, the 9-1-1 call centers in Green County, the City of Monroe, and the City of Brodhead serve a vital public safety function: the dispatchers in these centers serve as the first line of communication for emergencies, and work closely with law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services […]
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This project is the result of a collaboration between the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and the Dane County Department of Human Services (DCDHS). DCDHS and the Dane County Board of Supervisors have identified “super-utilizers” of human services as a population who would be more effectively served by a coordinated response. The […]
The goal of this project is to improve the storm water infrastructure, pedestrian safety and connectivity, and the naturalization of Paradise Creek in the areas of National City surrounding Kimball Elementary School. Due to dated infrastructure, the area of interest is subjected to extreme flooding as the result of: a) heavy rain which exceeds the […]
With many small local groups working to build a better arts environment, the Community Arts Communications Network project seeks to create connections and improve communications within the community through a comprehensive web-based information hub. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining Hoosier Communities […]
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With many small local groups working to build a better arts environment, the Community Arts Communications Network project seeks to create connections and improve communications within the community through a comprehensive web-based information hub. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustaining Hoosier Communities Contact Info Jane Rogan Sustaining Hoosier Communities […]
Update the City’s Stable Neighborhood Action Plan (SNAP) to evaluate neighborhood improvements since creating the original SNAP document in 2005. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Carrie Christensen Design, Housing, and Apparel Adjunct Professor Local Government / Community Contact Emily Carr Development […]
Undergraduate students created three strategic communication plans for the City of Iowa City. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Contact Info University Faculty Contact Rachel Young Journalism and Mass Communication Local Government / Community Contact […]
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Under the guidance of Dr. Nick Zaferatos and Dr. Tammi Laninga, students wrote a community plan for Edison. The plan is based on community concerns and current needs. (ENVS 470, fall 2018; ENVS 472 winter 2018; ENVS 47s spring 2018) Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Cities Partnership Contact […]
Undergraduate political science students will create a survey instrument for the Town of Milton that assesses the impact(s) of noise pollution from nearby Logan Airport. The Town will use the survey tool as a guide in collecting data on how the noise from low-flying airplanes impacts residents’ quality of life. Read the final student report […]
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Undergraduate political science students will design, implement, and analyze a public feedback survey of Providence residents asking them to evaluate their perceived access to city services, and the quality of these services (e.g., trash removal, sidewalk repair, constituent service requests). The City of Providence will use this information to help guide needed improvements to city […]
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