The goal of this report is to provide the communities within the boundaries of the Wausau Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) a starting point to consider why, where, what, and how residential infill and redevelopment may benefit, be located, look like, and be encouraged in their community. The report briefly addresses the consequences of sprawl development […]
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A Statement on How your Past And/ Or Potential Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Will Advance ASU’s Commitment to Inclusive Excellence…!!! As Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute through research and development methods along with evaluating urban cooling strategies and cutting – edge technologies in close collaboration with industry and Local/ State/ Regional/ National as well […]
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Marathon County is a county located in central Wisconsin which hosts outdoor recreation activities year-round. Anchored by its largest city, Wausau, the area is known as a gateway to northern Wisconsin. The county hopes to expand its rural biking program in the future, as they currently only offer bike-focused amenities in the Wausau metro area. […]
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Ripon College’s Art Management 377 class captured murals, tombstones, sculptures, and benches that are important to Wisconsin Rapid’s history. This spreads awareness of the county’s impact on history. Some images explain the importance of the train that ran through town, the progression of medicine from 1855-2007, and depictions of the creation of the paper mill/dam. […]
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Bloz Center for Arts Administration students collaborated with the City of Wisconsin Rapids to explore options on how to display the area’s cultural assets. The group aimed to respect underrepresented individuals who have historically been overlooked due to the areas focus on traditional industries through the display of artwork. UniverCity Year Contact […]
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Students proposed a plan to create a more diverse and active art scene to increase contributions and attendance by increasing communications between the county and organizations. Increasing the art network would increase funding/marketing, collaboration amongst communities, create better living environments, and tailor to changing demographics. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]
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The City of Wisconsin Rapids and PACT partnered to develop policies that would enhance incentives for businesses and community members to incorporate local art innovations. The goal was to enhance communications between the community, local art organizations, and businesses in order to capture the county’s history and culture in an enriching way. UniverCity Year Contact […]
The Redefining Wisconsin Rapids campgain, researched by students in Journalism 445, sought out to accomplish four long-term and short-term goals. The group wanted to enhance the public image of Wisconsin Rapids by increasing comminity pride and involvement, create city ownership, redesign traffic flow to go through the center of town, and foster an envision that […]
The students in Journalsim 454 at the University of Oregon advised the Wisconsin Rapids Recreation Complex on how to better market their brand by increasing presence on social media and updating their website. In doing so, community members will be more well informed, increase activity levels promoting healthier lifestyles. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter […]
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Students in Journalsim 454 at the University of Oregon worked with Wisconsin Rapids to increase the presence and usability of their outdoor parks and recreation centers. Creating a strong sense of community online through social media will help the group market the parks. More people attending parks builds a sense of belonging and promotes healthy […]
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