The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Campuswide Honors Collegium is seeking project partners for the capstone course Cities: Focal Point for Sustainability Problems and Solutions. Students will work in small multidisciplinary teams to apply theories learned in class by developing solutions to an environmental, health, or social problem in a local context. For the current […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Social Media Strategy and Policy
With the constant evolution of technology, it is vital for organizations to incorporate a strategic approach to social media into their marketing plans to effectively connect with target audiences in new ways. Social media provides an excellent outlet for municipalities to build relationships with their community and grow their economic sector. However, it is imperative […]
Chemical Storage Tanks Managemet Plan
From water treatment to backup power generation for fire departments and police stations, Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) are used to store a range of chemical agents necessary for a wide variety of local governmental functions. For this reason, it is critical that cities use and maintain ASTs efficiently and safely for their residents, the environment, […]
Transit Circulator Best Practices (1/2)
Choosing viable transportation options for everyday activities is a big step in decreasing an individual’s carbon footprint and leading a more sustainable lifestyle. Every day, people opt to use public transit, ride a bicycle, or carpool to decrease their carbon footprint. In many cases, though, an individual’s ability to practice sustainable transportation can only be […]
Smart City Technology Feasibility Study (2/2)
Smart city technologies comprise innovative advancements embedded in the urban fabric that is designed to improve citizens’ quality of life and increase connectivity across communities, both in a city’s current state and as it evolves into the future. Through safety enhancement, public space renovation, service improvement, and so on, the potential role of new technology […]
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Smart City Technology Feasibility Study (1/2)
Smart city technologies comprise innovative advancements embedded in the urban fabric that are designed to improve citizens’ quality of life and increase connectivity across communities, both in a city’s current state and as it evolves into the future. Through safety enhancement, public space renovation, service improvement, and so on, the potential role of new technology […]
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Fleet Electrification Plan (2/2)
As the volume of personal vehicles on Arizona roadways continues to grow, cities must discover new ways to reduce traffic and promote alternative modes of transportation. Vehicle emissions are a leading cause of air pollution influencing climate change. Although electric vehicles (EVs) do not necessarily reduce traffic, they do offer the ability for drivers to […]
Fleet Electrification Plan (1/2)
As the volume of personal vehicles on Arizona roadways continues to grow, cities must discover new ways to reduce traffic and promote alternative modes of transportation. Vehicle emissions are a leading cause of air pollution influencing climate change. Although electric vehicles (EVs) do not necessarily reduce traffic, they do offer the ability for drivers to […]
Skunk Creek Recreation Corridor Plan (2/2)
As Peoria grows, city developers, designers, and other officials are presented with an opportunity to strategically incorporate green spaces and recreational amenities in underutilized landscapes near urban centers. Peoria’s Skunk Creek corridor features favorable conditions for recreational interventions to grow and adapt the area into a strengthened community asset. This project portfolio began in Fall […]
Sustainability Plan Review
Peoria is recognized as a local leader in sustainability, through its numerous sustainability programs for residents, businesses, and internal operations. For example, the City incorporates LEED building standards and has an internal “Green Team” that works to implement Peoria’s sustainability initiatives. A cornerstone of the city’s sustainability orientation is its Sustainability Action Plan (SAP). A […]