University: San Diego State University

Evaluating Potential Approaches to Homeless Intervention in National City Policing, Services, and Empowerment

In the past few years, National City has identified homelessness as a phenomenon with high costs for local government, particularly in regard to police and emergency services, fire services, and homeless encampment clean-ups. The city’s goal is to find long–term solutions that proactively address local homelessness in ways that help reduce these costs. This report […]

Manuel Portillo Casa de Salud Youth Center Branding Standards

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. The Sage Project Contact Info Kristofer Patron Program Administrator kpatron@sdsu.edu (619) 594-0103 University Faculty Contact Art Local Government / Community Contact Manuel Portillo Casa de Salud Youth Center […]

The National City Adventure Center

The goal for this brand is embody the attitude of the center itself. The Adventure Center is focused on building a fun, active environment for kids and teens that allows them to get out and enjoy nature. This brand takes on those same attributes. It is youthful, fun, and inspires people to take notice and […]

Land Use Analysis for Sustainable Development

The highest and best land use recommendations summarized in this report were developed by students at San Diego State University in collaboration with the City of La Mesa. Students enrolled in Geography 572, instructed by David DeVries, AICP, and Graduate Assistant Miranda Evans, recommended highest and best land use development in Downtown La Mesa. Site […]

Market Research: Active Transportation in La Mesa (Part I)

Marketing research for active transportation in partnership with Sage Project and the City of La Mesa. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. The Sage Project Contact Info Kristofer Patron Program Administrator kpatron@sdsu.edu (619) 594-0103 University Faculty Contact Local Government / Community Contact […]

Market Research: Active Transportation in La Mesa (Part II)

Lemon Grove Signage

The SDSU Design Studio program allows students to take the role of designing for local clients in the San Diego area; gaining career experience and opportunities to work in a group-focused format.The City of Lemon Grove has been undergoing a revitaliza-tion to its infrastructure and community; with projects such as local gardens and murals to […]

Neighborhood Branding 1/2

Casa de Salud Youth Center sought to be branded to appeal to a wider audience and increase its awareness and attendance. The new brand would not only increase out-reach to community members, getting volunteers involved, resulting in an increase in donations to fund more field trips, programs, and equipment for the kids. The branding concept […]

Perceptions of La Mesa’s Zero Waste Initiative

The City of La Mesa is working towards reducing food waste from their community through food waste recycling and composting. The goal of this research was to effectively gather data from residents and businesses surrounding attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to food waste generation and management. This was completed through surveys and interviews designed to […]

Public Relations Proposals for Zero Waste and Public Transportation in La Mesa

As a part of the City of La Mesa’s Climate Action Plan, the City is aiming to divert 75% of waste from landfills by the year 2035. This goal is to be achieved with both residential and business involvement. Students in Communications 485 developed public relations proposals supporting zero waste and active transport to help […]

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